Local fire departments awarded $6,500 from Kentucky American Water

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ/Press Release) – Through Kentucky American Water’s 2021 Firefighting Support Grant Program, 13 fire departments will share $6,500 in total grant funds.

Since the program’s inception in 2011, $85,000 has been awarded to Kentucky fire and emergency organizations. The announcement also coincides with National Fire Prevention Week from Oct. 3 to Oct. 9, raising awareness about the importance of fire prevention and emergency planning.

“Perhaps now more than ever, local fire departments need additional funds to continue their
efforts to protect communities and respond to emergencies,” said Dave Farrar, vice president of operations for Kentucky American Water. “We’re honored to continue our Firefighting Support Grant program to support the tremendous work they do and thank them for the critical services they provide to communities year-round, despite the circumstances.”

Kentucky American Water’s Firefighting Support Grant Program covers a variety of fire
department expenses associated with personal protective gear, communications equipment,
firefighting tools, training, and fire prevention education.

The following departments received the latest award from the grant program:

Bourbon County
• Bourbon County Fire Department for the purchase of new medical bags
• Hutchison Station Volunteer Fire Department for the purchase of a farm rescue hand
tool
• Millersburg Fire and Rescue for the purchase of a fire hose
• North Middletown Volunteer Fire Department toward the purchase of a new
grass/brush fire truck

Fayette County
• Lexington Fire Department for the purchase of fire-resistant hoods
Franklin County
• Franklin County Fire Department toward the purchase of portable foam systems

Gallatin County
• Glencoe Fire Department toward the purchase of new headsets

Harrison County
• Harrison County Fire District for the purchase of traffic wand flashlights

Owen County
• Owenton Volunteer Fire Department for the purchase of high visibility vests

Rockcastle County
• Climax Volunteer Fire Department toward the installation of a generator
• Livingston Fire and Rescue toward the purchase of hydrant gate valves

Woodford County
• City of Midway Volunteer Fire and Rescue for the purchase of a fire hose nozzle
• Woodford County Fire Protection District for the purchase of training materials

For more information about National Fire Prevention Week, visit www.nfpa.org/fpw.