California Water Service Opens 2024 Firefighter Grant Program
California Water Service (Cal Water) has launched its sixth annual Firefighter Grant Program, inviting professional and volunteer fire departments in its service areas to apply for funding. This initiative, part of Cal Water's commitment to supporting local first responders, aims to offset costs for fire protection efforts, equipment, training, and education. Since 2019, the program has provided over $854,000 in grants to local fire departments.
Last year's grants ranged from $5,400 to $36,900, funding essential equipment such as ballistic helmets, thermal imaging cameras, and rescue equipment. The application period for the 2024 cycle is open through September, with recipients to be notified in late fall. This program is funded by California Water Service Group's stockholder-funded philanthropic giving program and does not affect customer rates.
California Water Service (Cal Water) ha lanciato il suo sesto Programma di Sovvenzioni per Vigili del Fuoco, invitando i vigili del fuoco professionisti e volontari nelle sue aree di servizio a presentare domanda per un finanziamento. Questa iniziativa, parte dell'impegno di Cal Water a supportare i primi soccorritori locali, mira a coprire i costi per le attività di protezione antincendio, l'attrezzatura, la formazione e l'istruzione. Dal 2019, il programma ha fornito oltre 854.000 dollari in sovvenzioni ai vigili del fuoco locali.
Le sovvenzioni dello scorso anno sono varieranno da 5.400 a 36.900 dollari, finanziando attrezzature essenziali come caschi balistici, telecamere a infrarossi e attrezzature di salvataggio. Il periodo per le candidature per il ciclo 2024 è aperto fino a settembre, con i destinatari che saranno informati alla fine dell'autunno. Questo programma è finanziato dal programma di donazioni filantropiche sostenuto dagli azionisti di California Water Service Group e non influisce sulle tariffe per i clienti.
California Water Service (Cal Water) ha lanzado su sexto Programa de Subvenciones para Bomberos, invitando a los departamentos de bomberos profesionales y voluntarios en sus áreas de servicio a solicitar financiación. Esta iniciativa, parte del compromiso de Cal Water de apoyar a los primeros intervinientes locales, tiene como objetivo compensar los costos de las esfuerzos de protección contra incendios, equipos, capacitación y educación. Desde 2019, el programa ha proporcionado más de 854,000 dólares en subvenciones a los departamentos de bomberos locales.
Las subvenciones del año pasado oscilaban entre 5,400 y 36,900 dólares, financiando equipos esenciales como cascos balísticos, cámaras de imagen térmica y equipos de rescate. El período de solicitud para el ciclo 2024 está abierto hasta septiembre, y los beneficiarios serán notificados a finales de otoño. Este programa está financiado por el programa de donaciones filantrópicas financiado por los accionistas de California Water Service Group y no afecta las tarifas de los clientes.
캘리포니아 워터 서비스(Cal Water)는 제6회 소방관 보조금 프로그램을 시작하여 자사 서비스 지역 내 전문 및 자원봉사 소방서가 자금을 요청할 수 있도록 하고 있습니다. 이 이니셔티브는 지역 응급 구조원을 지원하기 위한 Cal Water의 노력을 반영하며, 화재 보호 활동, 장비, 교육 및 훈련 비용을 보조하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다. 2019년부터 이 프로그램은 지역 소방서에 854,000달러 이상의 보조금을 제공했습니다.
작년의 보조금은 5,400달러에서 36,900달러 사이였으며, 방탄 헬멧, 열 화상 카메라 및 구조 장비와 같은 필수 장비에 대한 자금을 지원했습니다. 2024년도 신청 기간은 9월까지 열려 있으며, 수혜자는 가을 말에 통지될 예정입니다. 이 프로그램은 캘리포니아 워터 서비스 그룹의 주주 지원 자선 기금으로 운영되며 고객 요금에는 영향을 미치지 않습니다.
California Water Service (Cal Water) a lancé son sixième Programme de Subventions pour Pompiers, invitant les départements de pompiers professionnels et volontaires dans ses zones de service à postuler pour un financement. Cette initiative, faisant partie de l'engagement de Cal Water à soutenir les premiers intervenants locaux, vise à compenser les coûts liés à la protection contre les incendies, l'équipement, la formation et l'éducation. Depuis 2019, le programme a attribué plus de 854 000 dollars en subventions aux départements de pompiers locaux.
Les subventions de l'année dernière allaient de 5 400 à 36 900 dollars, finançant des équipements essentiels tels que des casques balistiques, des caméras thermiques et de l'équipement de sauvetage. La période de candidature pour le cycle 2024 est ouverte jusqu'en septembre, et les récipiendaires seront informés à la fin de l'automne. Ce programme est financé par le programme de dons philanthropiques financé par les actionnaires de California Water Service Group et n'affecte pas les tarifs des clients.
California Water Service (Cal Water) hat sein sechstes Feuerwehrzuschussprogramm ins Leben gerufen und lädt professionelle und ehrenamtliche Feuerwehren in seinen Servicegebieten ein, Fördermittel zu beantragen. Diese Initiative, Teil des Engagements von Cal Water zur Unterstützung lokaler Ersthelfer, zielt darauf ab, die Kosten für Brandschutzmaßnahmen, Ausrüstung, Schulung und Ausbildung zu decken. Seit 2019 hat das Programm über 854.000 Dollar an Zuschüssen an lokale Feuerwehren bereitgestellt.
Die Zuschüsse des letzten Jahres lagen zwischen 5.400 und 36.900 Dollar und finanzierten wichtige Ausrüstungen wie ballistische Helme, Wärmebildkameras und Rettungsgeräte. Die Antragsfrist für den Zyklus 2024 ist bis September geöffnet, und die Empfänger werden im späten Herbst benachrichtigt. Dieses Programm wird durch das von den Aktionären der California Water Service Group finanzierte philanthropische Spendenprogramm unterstützt und hat keinen Einfluss auf die Kundentarife.
- Cal Water has provided over $854,000 in grants to local fire departments since 2019
- The program supports essential fire protection equipment and training without affecting customer rates
- Grants in the previous year ranged from $5,400 to $36,900, indicating substantial financial support
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Fire Departments in Cal Water’s Local Service Areas Can Apply for Funding for Life-Saving Equipment, Projects
SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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
“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 Service
California 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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