SJFD receives Missouri American Water Company grant

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- The St. Joseph Fire Department has been awarded $1,000 from the Missouri American Water Company.

With this funding, SJFD said it will purchase a new supply hose. Assistant Fire Chief Jamey McVicker said that Missouri American Water has been fantastic and has helped SJFD for several years.

“That thousand-dollar grant will go towards replacing some of the hose that is either broken, in disrepair, or is just aged,” he said.

SJFD plans to replace one of its smaller hoses, which is primarily used for house fires.

McVicker said SJFD appreciates the support of the community.

“We have been blessed with the support of this community through grants from different businesses, and we are so very thankful for that,”  he said.