Firefighter Grant Program

These grants were awarded to help firefighters purchase gear or life-saving equipment that would keep themselves and our communities safe during an emergency.

Since 2019, Cal Water’s Firefighter Grant Program has helped local fire departments protect both their teams and the communities they serve. These grants support the purchase of essential gear and life-saving equipment to ensure firefighters are prepared to respond effectively in emergencies.

To be considered as a recipient for next year’s Firefighter Grant, fill out Cal Water’s Community Giving Application to ensure your eligibility.

Grants awarded to 9 applicants in 2025 totaling

$186,000

Since 2019, we’ve funded local fire departments

$1,204,000

Download 2025 Firefighter Grant PDF

Bakersfield Fire Department

for specialized equipment that will support the department’s Urban Search and Rescue response capability by enhancing functionality of the GK1935 Shelter System, which serves as a deployable base of operations during significant incidents, disasters, or rescue missions.

Chico Fire Department

for new gas detection equipment that will enhance firefighter safety and improve the department’s ability to protect the public from unseen hazards.

City of Lomita

to help make local fire station improvements.

Los Angeles County Fire Department

to support its K9 search and rescue dog program.

Salinas Fire Department

for video laryngoscopes to provide pre-hospital emergency care, which are designed to enhance the quality of life-saving interventions.

San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department

for three 3,000-gallon SnapTanks, which are portable, collapsible water storage systems designed for rapid deployment in emergency and firefighting operations.

South San Francisco Fire Department

for one LION Smart Dummy Thermal Manikin to more accurately simulate victims during fire training exercises.

Stockton Fire Department

for essential wildland personal protective equipment and advanced wildland training to strengthen firefighter safety and operational readiness during wildland and wildland-urban interface incidents.

Visalia Fire Department

for four Tempest VS-1.2 battery-powered positive pressure ventilation fans that will replace aging, gasoline-powered ventilation units mounted on front-line engines.