California Water Services Expands Resources Available to Local Firefighters for 2021 Grant Program
California Water Service (Cal Water) recently announced it has opened its Firefighter Grant Program’s 2021 cycle.
The Grant Program started in 2019, and since then, Cal Water has provided over $300,000 to 17 fire departments in its
California Water Service (Cal Water) recently announced it has opened its Firefighter Grant Program’s 2021 cycle.
The Grant Program started in 2019, and since then, Cal Water has provided over $300,000 to 17 fire departments in its service areas. The average grant over the past two years was $16,000, with awards ranging from $5,000 to $38,000.
service areas. Fire departments (professional or volunteer) that serve at least a portion of one of Cal Water’s service areas are invited to apply for grants to offset costs associated with fire protection efforts, equipment, training, and education.
“We take seriously our responsibility for providing water needed to the firefighters who work tirelessly to keep our customers, employees, and communities safe. This responsibility is more critical than ever given the increased frequency and severity of fires caused by climate change,” said Martin A. Kropelnicki, President and CEO. “Many fire departments are stretched for resources, and this grant program helps them purchase critically needed gear and life-saving equipment.”
service areas. The average grant over the past two years was $16,000, with awards ranging from $5,000 to $38,000.
service areas. Fire departments (professional or volunteer) that serve at least a portion of one of Cal Water’s service areas are invited to apply for grants to offset costs associated with fire protection efforts, equipment, training, and education.
“We take seriously our responsibility for providing water needed to the firefighters who work tirelessly to keep our customers, employees, and communities safe. This responsibility is more critical than ever given the increased frequency and severity of fires caused by climate change,” said Martin A. Kropelnicki, President and CEO. “Many fire departments are stretched for resources, and this grant program helps them purchase critically needed gear and life-saving equipment.”