Illinois American Water Presents Grant to Lisle-Woodridge FPD

Woodridge, IL. (November 3, 2021) – The Lisle-Woodridge Fire Protection District will be purchasing an iPad with software to make streamlined and effective messages to educate their community about fire and life safety initiatives thanks to a grant from Illinois American Water (IAW). The IAW 2021 Firefighter Grant Program provides financial assistance to fire and emergency organizations serving communities in its service areas. This year, over $92,000 will be shared by over 90 Illinois fire departments.

Since 2010, over 770 grants totaling over $760,000 have been awarded to Illinois fire and emergency organizations in the Company’s service area. “We know the importance and value water has in protecting homes and businesses; we also understand the need to support our local heroes. This program allows us to continue to provide support to the local departments,” said Justin Ladner, Illinois American Water President.

Illinois American Water’s Firefighter Grant Program awards grants to provide personal protective gear, communications equipment, firefighting tools, water handling equipment, training materials and classroom programs.

Lisle-Woodridge Fire Chief Keith A. Krestan thanked Illinois American Water during the check presentation. “On behalf of the Lisle-Woodridge Fire Protection District I would like to thank Illinois American Water for awarding us a grant through their Firefighter Grant Program. The grant will improve our ability to provide public education messaging. With the generous contribution, we have purchased an iPad with software to make streamlined and effective messages to educate our community about fire and life safety initiatives. This new initiative will allow us to create unique messaging for social media posts and community outreach efforts to assure timely and effective public safety messages. Fire Prevention and Life Safety Education is the best way to protect our citizens. With the generous support of IAW, the Fire District will have the necessary tools and ability to educate our citizens.”

Caption for the Photo: (Left to Right) Mike Loren, Lisle-Woodridge Fire FM1; Scott Wezalis, Lisle-Woodridge Fire Lt.; Doug Brockway, Lisle-Woodridge Fire FM2; Luke Peterson, Lisle-Woodridge Fire Lt.; Andre Lewis, ILAW Sr. Operations Superintendent; Anthony Johns, Lisle-Woodridge Fire FM2; Joe Mosqueda, Lisle-Woodridge Fire FM2; Shannon Sullivan, Lisle-Woodridge Fire FM2; Keith Krestan, Lisle-Woodridge Fire Chief; Natalee Cedillo, ILAW Municipal Advocate; Josh Meseth, Lisle-Woodridge Fire FM1; and Tom Harrell, ILAW Sr. Operations Supervisor.