PAW Supports Area Firefighters

From Pennsylvania American Water:

On the grounds of the Montgomery County Fire Academy in Plymouth Township stands a memorial to local firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice and died in the line of duty. The memorial was erected in 1994 thanks to donations from the county’s fire departments and supporting organizations. 

Today, the memorial is without space for any additional names.

"While we hope and pray that this need will never arise, we realize the unfortunate likelihood that names will have to be added in the future," said John Kelly, chairman of the Fire Advisory Board.

As a result, local businesses and organizations are stepping up to donate funds to expand the memorial with two additional tablets, as well as build a path for walking and wheelchair access and make other landscaping improvements. 

Pennsylvania American Water recently provided a $1,000 contribution for the Fallen Firefighters Memorial improvement fund. In addition, the company awarded $1,000 through its Firefighting Support Grant Program for the Montgomery County Fire Academy to purchase reusable fire extinguishers and related equipment for training purposes.

In 2013, Pennsylvania American Water’s program provided grants to nearly 75 local fire departments to purchase needed safety gear, communications equipment, training materials and related firefighting apparatus.