California Water Service Opens 2024 Firefighter Grant Program
September 03 2024 - 4:15PM
California Water Service (Cal Water) opened its sixth annual
Firefighter Grant Program today to fire departments in its
districts, as part of its ongoing commitment to—and partnership
with—local first responders. Cal Water encourages professional and
volunteer fire departments that serve any part of Cal Water’s
service areas to apply for funding that will offset costs for fire
protection efforts, equipment, training, and education.
Cal Water’s Firefighter Grant Program has provided more than
$854,000 in grants to local fire departments since the program
started in 2019. Grants last year ranged from $5,400 to $36,900 to
fund equipment such as ballistic helmets and vests, bleeding
control supplies, new hoses and nozzles, thermal imaging cameras,
medical emergency training equipment, and water-tight batteries
that power Jaws of Life rescue equipment.
“As a trusted water provider and community partner, we strive to
go beyond providing the water supply and pressure our fire
departments count on during an emergency,” said Martin A.
Kropelnicki, Cal Water Chairman and CEO. “With so many fire
departments’ budgets stretched thin and lacking the dollars needed
to purchase newer, safer, or more advanced personal protective
equipment and supplies, we’re pleased to be able to help our first
responders as they help save lives and property.”
For more information about the Firefighter Grant Program or to
apply, applicants can visit www.calwater.com/firefightergrant or
email firefightergrant@calwater.com. The application period for
this year’s cycle will be open through the end of September. Cal
Water plans to notify grant recipients in late fall.
The grants are part of California Water Service Group’s
stockholder-funded philanthropic giving program and do not affect
customers’ rates.
About California Water ServiceCalifornia Water
Service provides high-quality, reliable water utility services to
more than 2 million people statewide through 497,700 service
connections. Cal Water’s purpose is to enhance the quality of life
for customers and communities. To do so, it invests responsibly in
water and wastewater infrastructure, sustainability initiatives,
and community well-being. The company’s 1,100+ employees live
by a set of strong core values and share a commitment to protecting
the planet, caring for people, and operating with the utmost
integrity. The utility has been named one of “America’s Most
Responsible Companies” and the “World’s Most Trustworthy Companies”
by Newsweek, a Top Workplace, and a Great Place to Work®. More
information is available at www.calwater.com.
Contact: Yvonne Kingman, 310-257-1434
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