California Water Service Awards More Than $186,000 in Grants to Eight Fire Departments
29 Novembro 2023 - 6:15PM
To support local fire departments and their efforts to provide
rescue and emergency services, California Water Service (Cal Water)
today announced it will award $186,077 in grants to eight
California fire departments as part of the utility’s fifth annual
Firefighter Grant Program.
“As a water provider, day in and day out we work together with
fire departments in our service areas to supply the water and
pressure they need to extinguish fires and save lives and
property,” said Martin A. Kropelnicki, Cal Water President and CEO.
“Their heroism is why we are compelled to support our local fire
departments further and help make sure that they have the resources
and tools necessary to keep our communities safe.”
From obtaining infrared cameras that firefighters can use to
find people trapped in fires to the latest in firefighting hose
technology, the grants are designed to offset costs associated with
fire protection efforts, life-saving equipment, and
training. The financial support is greatly needed, which has
made the program popular since its start in 2019, according to the
utility. That’s one of the reasons Cal Water has tripled its grant
funding from the $60,000 it originally allocated.
Cal Water awarded its 2023 grants to the following departments
in its service areas, based on need for resources to protect
citizens or firefighters:
- Chico Fire Department, for ballistic personal protective
equipment and bleeding control supplies to help firefighters save
lives during and following incidents of mass violence.
- Colma Fire Protection District, for a variety of hoses that
will help the department quickly and efficiently fight fires,
including those on high-rise buildings, to prevent fires from
spreading.
- Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department, for a Seek Thermal
FirePRO X camera to recognize victims, fires, and escape routes in
low- to zero-visibility conditions.
- Montebello Fire Department, for a complete simulation system
including a monitor, defibrillator, and CPR and mobile media
system, which will help train firefighters to handle increased
medical emergency service calls.
- Monterey County Regional Fire Protection District, for 70
tactical helmets for firefighters to wear when responding to active
shooter, violent, or potentially violent incidents.
- Oroville Fire Department, for 10 handheld thermal imaging
cameras that help firefighters quickly recognize movement in
smoke-filled rooms.
- Visalia Fire Department, for watertight batteries to power the
department’s Jaws of Life, which are used to free victims of car
accidents as well as for rescues in small spaces.
- Woodside Fire Protection District, to replace an aging and
obsolete inventory of firefighting nozzles.
The firefighter grants are funded through Cal Water’s
philanthropic giving program and do not impact customer 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 the “World’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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