California Water Service Opens 2023 Firefighter Grant Program
01 Agosto 2023 - 5:15PM
As part of its ongoing commitment to local fire departments and
first responders, California Water Service (Cal Water) today opened
its fifth annual Firefighter Grant Program. Professional and
volunteer fire departments that serve any part of Cal Water’s
service areas are encouraged to apply for funding to offset costs
related to fire protection efforts, equipment, training, and
education.
Since the program launched in 2019, it has provided more than
$668,000 in grants to local fire departments. Cal Water awarded
grants ranging from $16,000 to $38,000 last year for equipment such
as new hoses, ventilation fans for use in fighting structure fires,
portable fire pumps, drone equipment nozzles, and self-contained
breathing apparatuses.
“Fire departments in many of the communities we serve lack extra
budget dollars to purchase updated firefighting and protective
equipment,” said Martin A. Kropelnicki, Cal Water President and
CEO. “We’re proud to support these heroes and help provide the
tools and gear they need to help save lives and keep themselves and
our communities safe.”
According to past recipients, the grants have helped first
responders save lives and property. Thanks to a 2021 grant from Cal
Water, the Los Angeles County Fire Department was able to purchase
an automatic-filling, high-capacity, helicopter dip tank—which
allows aerial firefighters to fill helicopter water tanks faster
and drop more water per hour.
“Thank you, Cal Water, for supporting us in being able to
aggressively fight wildfires, quickly and efficiently,” said Deputy
Fire Chief Jon O’Brien. “When lives and homes are threatened, every
second counts, and we are so grateful for the generous grant from
Cal Water.”
For more information about the Firefighter Grant Program or to
submit an application, applicants can visit
www.calwater.com/firefightergrant or email
firefightergrant@calwater.com. The application period for this
year’s cycle will close at 5 p.m. PT on Friday, Sept. 8. Cal Water
will notify grant recipients in 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 Service
California Water Service provides high-quality, reliable water
utility services to about 2 million people statewide through
496,400 service connections. What sets Cal Water apart is its
commitment to enhancing the quality of life for its customers and
communities. Guided daily by their promise to provide quality,
service, and value, the utility’s employees lead the way in working
to protect the planet, care for people, and operate with the utmost
integrity. Integral to Cal Water’s strategy is investing
responsibly in infrastructure, sustainability initiatives, and
community well-being. The utility has also been named one of
“America’s Most Responsible Companies” and “America’s Most
Trustworthy Companies” by Newsweek and a Great Place to Work®, and
is No. 1 in Customer Satisfaction Among Large Water Utilities in
the West Region* by J.D. Power. More information is available
at www.calwater.com.
*California Water Service received the highest score in the West
Large segment of the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Water Utility Residential
Customer Satisfaction Study of customers’ satisfaction nationally
among water customers in the US. Visit jdpower.com/awards for more
details.
Contact: Yvonne Kingman, 310-257-1434
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