Bound Brook and Raritan Fire Departments Awarded Grants for Emergency Services
Bound Brook, Raritan Receive NJ American Water Volunteer Firefighter, EMS Grants
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Bound Brook Fire Department and Raritan Borough in New Jersey are among 21 volunteer agencies receiving grants from New Jersey American Water's 2026 Volunteer Fire and EMS Grant Program, totaling approximately $50,000 to enhance emergency response capabilities.
- 01New Jersey American Water is distributing about $50,000 in grants this year to support volunteer fire and EMS departments.
- 02Grants will fund essential equipment such as gas leak detectors, defibrillators, and thermal imaging cameras.
- 03Since 2011, the program has awarded 353 grants totaling over $587,500 to local emergency services.
- 04The recipient list includes departments from counties like Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, and others across New Jersey.
- 05Kim Schalek Downes, vice president of Business Development, emphasized the importance of local departments knowing their own needs.
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The Bound Brook Fire Department and Raritan Borough are among 21 volunteer fire and emergency medical services (EMS) agencies in New Jersey receiving grants through the New Jersey American Water's 2026 Volunteer Fire and EMS Grant Program. This year, approximately $50,000 will be allocated to support the purchase of essential equipment aimed at enhancing firefighter safety and emergency response capabilities. The funding will assist departments in acquiring tools such as gas leak detectors, thermal imaging cameras, and defibrillators, tailored to their specific operational needs. Kim Schalek Downes, vice president of Business Development, Government and External Affairs, stated that the program allows local responders to invest in equipment that best serves their communities. Since its inception in 2011, the grant program has awarded a total of 353 grants amounting to over $587,500 to various volunteer fire departments and emergency response units across New Jersey, covering a wide range of counties including Atlantic, Burlington, and Camden.
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The grants will enhance emergency response capabilities in Bound Brook and Raritan, improving community safety.
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