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Pennsylvania American Water Awards $71,000 to Local Fire Departments

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Monday, October 10, 2022
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Since launching the grant program in 2009, Pennsylvania American Water has donated more than $850,000 to help hundreds of fire departments and emergency service organizations across the Commonwealth.

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  • Since launching the grant program in 2009, Pennsylvania American Water has donated more than $850,000 to help hundreds of fire departments and emergency service organizations across the Commonwealth.
  • In concert with Fire Prevention Weeks 100th anniversary, we are proud to continue our tradition of helping our local fire departments purchase lifesaving personal protective gear, water handling equipment, firefighting tools, and training materials, said Pennsylvania American Water President Mike Doran.
  • Together, water systems and fire departments deliver community fire protection, and we are proud to support the men and women who serve our local fire departments.
  • With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company.

Fire Districts Mutual of New York Earns AM Best Rating for Second Consecutive Year

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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PEARL RIVER, N.Y., Sept. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fire Districts of New York Mutual Insurance Company, Inc. (FDMNY), has maintained its AM Best "A-" rating in the Financial Strength Rating and Issuer Credit Rating categories for a second consecutive year.

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  • PEARL RIVER, N.Y., Sept. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fire Districts of New York Mutual Insurance Company, Inc. (FDMNY), has maintained its AM Best "A-" rating in the Financial Strength Rating and Issuer Credit Rating categories for a second consecutive year.
  • AM Best is one of the most preeminent rating organizations in the insurance industry, and its ratings are given per annual review.
  • "Our AM Best 'A-' rating is something we take pride in achieving, while also continuing to work toward," shared FDMNYEVP/COO Roy Denny.
  • ABOUT FDMNY: Fire Districts of New York Mutual Insurance Company, founded in 1978, specializes in Volunteer Firefighter Benefit Law and Workers' Comp in New York State.

Georgia Fire Departments Receive Emergency Drinking Water from Anheuser-Busch and the National Volunteer Fire Council to Support Wildfire Relief Efforts

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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As wildfire season lengthens and increases in severity each year, clean drinking water remains essential in addressing firefighters' hydration needs yet many volunteer departments struggle with limited budget and resources.

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  • As wildfire season lengthens and increases in severity each year, clean drinking water remains essential in addressing firefighters' hydration needs yet many volunteer departments struggle with limited budget and resources.
  • "I am thrilled that Anheuser-Busch and the National Volunteer Fire Council have chosen to include several Georgia volunteer fire departments in this year's emergency drinking water allocation.
  • This year's partnership between Anheuser-Busch and the NVFC will provide more than 1.5 million cans of emergency drinking water to nearly 450 volunteer fire departments across 46 states.
  • The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is the leading nonprofit membership association representing the interests of the volunteer fire, emergency medical, and rescue services.

 Pennsylvania American Water Awards $50,000 to Local Fire Departments

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021
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Since launching the grant program in 2009, Pennsylvania American Water has donated more than $780,000 to help hundreds of fire departments and emergency service organizations across the Commonwealth.

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  • Since launching the grant program in 2009, Pennsylvania American Water has donated more than $780,000 to help hundreds of fire departments and emergency service organizations across the Commonwealth.
  • Through this grant program, we help our local fire departments purchase lifesaving personal protective gear, water handling equipment, firefighting tools and training materials as a thank you for the valuable service they provide to our communities, said Pennsylvania American Water President Mike Doran.
  • Water systems and fire departments work collaboratively to deliver community fire protection, and we are proud to support to the men and women who serve our local fire departments.
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    Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 2.4 million people.

Buttafuoco & Associates triumphs in landmark decision allowing NY volunteer firefighters to be held liable for vehicular negligence

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
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Prior to this decision, any victim injured by a volunteer firefighter driving an emergency vehicle had to prove the driver exhibited reckless behavior on the road.

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  • Prior to this decision, any victim injured by a volunteer firefighter driving an emergency vehicle had to prove the driver exhibited reckless behavior on the road.
  • "This is a game changer," said Dan Buttafuoco, senior partner and founder of Buttafuoco & Associates.
  • He added that the decision will also prevent future accidents, as it will encourage volunteer firefighters to be more careful on the road.
  • Dan Buttafuoco and his colleagues at Buttafuoco & Associates are committed to fighting for victims of auto accidents caused by the negligence or recklessness of other drivers.

AIHA Issues Guidance to Protect Volunteers from COVID-19 During Natural Disaster Response and Recovery

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
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Falls Church, Virginia, May 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AIHA , the association for scientists and professionals committed to preserving and ensuring OEHS in the workplace and community, announced recommendations designed to protect unpaid natural disaster response volunteers from COVID-19.

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  • Falls Church, Virginia, May 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AIHA , the association for scientists and professionals committed to preserving and ensuring OEHS in the workplace and community, announced recommendations designed to protect unpaid natural disaster response volunteers from COVID-19.
  • The free guidelines also provide volunteers with information about how volunteer organizations operate during a response to severe natural disasters including hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, floods, wildfires, and more.
  • Many communities throughout the nation are dependent upon volunteer firefighters and community response teams to respond to natural disasters, said AIHA CEO Lawrence Sloan.
  • The AIHA guidelines provide comprehensive recommendations addressing the common facilities where they work, eat and sleep, PPE, legal protections for disaster volunteers, and more.

Behind the Wheel: Fighting fires in Argentina

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Thursday, December 10, 2020
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It has been a long summer and she has not seen her father, a volunteer firefighter in Cordba, Argentina, for long periods of time but hope is on the horizon.

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  • It has been a long summer and she has not seen her father, a volunteer firefighter in Cordba, Argentina, for long periods of time but hope is on the horizon.
  • Watch this latest Behind the Wheel episode to find out more: cnhindustrial.com/fightingfiresinargentina
    Juan Molina is head of the voluntary firefighters of Malagueo, a city located near Crdoba in northern Argentina, where this years fire season has been particularly intense.
  • The long-term effects of these fires take their toll not only on the areas agriculture, plant life and livestock but on the firefighters themselves.
  • More information can be found on the corporate website: www.cnhindustrial.com
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PG&E and The PG&E Corporation Foundation to Contribute an Additional $250,000 to Wildfire Relief and Recovery

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020
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These charitable contributions are part of an overall commitment of $1 million for wildfire relief and recovery efforts.

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  • These charitable contributions are part of an overall commitment of $1 million for wildfire relief and recovery efforts.
  • Funding also will help volunteer fire departments, the Latino Community Foundation, and local organizations assisting with wildfire relief, recovery and rebuilding efforts.
  • In September and October, PG&E and The Foundation offered to match employee contributions to five featured charities supporting wildfire relief.
  • The companys wildfire relief seasonal giving campaign raised more than $18,000 through employee donations, which The Foundation will match.

New Jersey American Water Announces 10th Annual Volunteer Firefighter & Emergency Medical Services Grant Recipients

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Monday, May 18, 2020
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In honor of National EMS Week, New Jersey American Water is proud to announce the recipients of its 10th Annual Volunteer Firefighter and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program.

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  • In honor of National EMS Week, New Jersey American Water is proud to announce the recipients of its 10th Annual Volunteer Firefighter and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program.
  • This year, 26 volunteer fire and EMS departments located within the companys service areas have been chosen to receive grants, totaling over $40,000, which will be used to support initiatives, training and/or upgraded equipment to help the responders better protect themselves and the communities they serve.
  • We began this program 10 years ago, and we are so proud to continue this tradition of giving back to our everyday heroes, said Denise Venuti Free, director of Communications and External Affairs, New Jersey American Water.
  • The 2020 Volunteer Firefighter & EMS grant recipients include:

First Alert And The National Volunteer Fire Council Get Ready For Volunteer Week With Fire Extinguisher Donation Program

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Wednesday, April 8, 2020
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For this reason, First Alert and the NVFC have partnered to develop the fire extinguisher donation program, which will allow volunteer fire departments to distribute fire extinguishers to keep homes and families safe.

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  • For this reason, First Alert and the NVFC have partnered to develop the fire extinguisher donation program, which will allow volunteer fire departments to distribute fire extinguishers to keep homes and families safe.
  • "With more people home and cooking, the risk of fire incidents increases," said Tarsila Wey, director of marketing for First Alert.
  • Many small kitchen fires could likely be resolved with a fire extinguisher if caught early."
  • The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is the leading nonprofit membership association representing the interests of the volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue services.