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.

Grants awarded to 7 applicants in 2024 totaling

$175,000

Since 2019, we’ve funded local fire departments

$1,029,000

Download 2024 Firefighter Grant PDF

Dixon Fire Department

for gear including ballistic helmets and bullet-proof body armor that would protect personnel as they help save lives during active shooter and other violent incidents.

Northshore Fire Protection District

to replace personal protective equipment that is over a decade old, and to purchase packs that help their firefighters carry fire shelters, water, tools, and medical equipment needed during wildland fires.

Redondo Beach Fire Department

for mental wellness coaching and a training app, both of which are intended to help firefighters manage the high levels of stress they experience in their careers.

Willows Fire Department

for a cardiac EKG monitor, which will increase the department’s ability to provide a higher level of care for critically ill or injured patients in the community as an Advanced Life Support provider.

Selma Fire Department

to replace portable radios that allow first responders to provide essential functions and the highest level of health care, and tactical helmets for firefighters to wear when responding to active shooter, violent, or potentially violent incidents.

Sunnyvale Fire Department

for specialized wildland firefighting personal protective equipment that helps protect firefighters against the unpredictable and extreme conditions they encounter when responding to wildfires.