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\nFire Departments in Cal Water\u2019s Local Service Areas Can Apply for Funding\u00a0for Life-Saving Equipment, Projects
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — California Water Service (Cal Water) opened its seventh annual Firefighter Grant Program today to fire departments in its districts, as part of its ongoing commitment to\u2014and partnership with\u2014local first responders. Professional and volunteer fire departments that serve any part of Cal Water\u2019s service areas are eligible to apply for funding that will offset costs for life-saving fire protection equipment, training, and education.<\/p>\n

With its 2024 cycle, Cal Water\u2019s Firefighter Grant Program surpassed the $1 million mark, providing grants to 27 local fire departments since the program started in 2019. Last year, grants ranged from $10,800 to $38,400 to fund equipment such as ballistic helmets and vests, portable radios, specialized wildland firefighting personal protective equipment, cardiac EKG monitors, mental wellness coaching, and refurbishment of training towers.<\/p>\n

\u201cBeyond being a water provider, we are a community partner and extend our focus beyond the water to coordinating emergency response activities and supporting our local fire departments\u2019 need for essential gear and life-saving equipment,\u201d said Martin A. Kropelnicki, Cal Water Chairman and CEO. \u201cIt has been exciting to see how these 27 fire departments have used more than $1 million in grants to help better protect their communities and be better prepared for local emergencies.\u201d<\/p>\n

For more information about the Firefighter Grant Program or to apply, applicants can visit www.calwater.com\/firefightergrant<\/a> or email firefightergrant@calwater.com<\/a>. The application period for this year\u2019s cycle will be open through 5 p.m. Pacific time on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. Cal Water plans to notify grant recipients in late fall.<\/p>\n

To date, the following fire departments have received grants through Cal Water\u2019s Firefighter Grant Program:<\/p>\n