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CAMDEN, N.J. SEPT 11, 2023 To honor the memory and sacrifice of the 9/11 first responders, New Jersey American Water announced today the recipients of its 2023 Volunteer Fire and EMS Grant Program. This year, 19 volunteer fire and EMS departments located within the companys service areas have been chosen to receive grants, totaling over $43,000, which will be used to support initiatives, training and/or upgraded equipment to help the responders better protect themselves and the communities they serve.Safety is paramount at New Jersey American Water. That is why we are proud to continuously support the everyday heroes that keep our communities safe through our Volunteer Firefighter and EMS Grant Program year after year, said Mark Iannarella, Director of Health and Safety, New Jersey American Water and former volunteer firefighter, Pennsauken Fire Department. These brave men and women work selflessly and tirelessly to safeguard our communities, and we hope these funds will make that task a bit easier.This years grants will be used in various ways by each department including purchasing gas meters, hoses, emergency lights, and other rescue equipment as well as important training courses and tools.Recipients of the grant have been notified by New Jersey American Water, and the company will present checks this week to departments in attendance at the 2023 New Jersey State Firemans Association Convention in Wildwood, NJ on Friday, September 15, 2023.Since launching the grant program in 2011, New Jersey American Water has awarded 290 grants totaling more than $351,000 to 154 local volunteer fire departments and emergency response units throughout its service areas. For more information, visit www.newjerseyamwater.com and follow New Jersey American Water on Twitter and Facebook.