Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, PA -
Several fire departments throughout Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties received grants through Pennsylvania American Water's annual Firefighting Support Grant Program.
Penn's Northeast Member, Pennsylvania American Water, recently announced that 51 fire departments across the commonwealth received grants. The company launched the program in 2009 to help local fire departments and emergency services in purchasing safety gear, lifesaving equipment, training materials and essential firefighting apparatus.
Since launching the grant program in 2009, Pennsylvania American Water has contributed more than $400,000 to help approximately 500 fire departments in its service areas across the Commonwealth.
“We're proud to support the important work performed by emergency responders here in Luzerne County,”
said Pennsylvania American Water spokeswoman and Penn's Northeast Board member, Traci Cross.
“At a time when funding and volunteers at many of our fire departments are limited, we are pleased to support and partner with public safety organizations who make our communities better places to live.”
