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California Water Service Opens 2025 Firefighter Grant Program

1. Cal Water launches annual Firefighter Grant Program for local fire departments. 2. Grants surpassed $1 million, aiding 27 departments since 2019. 3. Funding supports vital fire protection equipment and training. 4. Grants do not impact customer rates, funded by shareholders. 5. Cal Water emphasizes community partnership and emergency readiness.

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Cal Water's continual investment in community initiatives strengthens brand loyalty and public perception. Historically, service-oriented companies showing commitment have seen stock value appreciation.

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The philanthropic actions signal strong community ties, likely positively influencing market perception and investor confidence.

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Sustained investment in community initiatives fosters lasting goodwill, potentially enhancing customer loyalty and securing long-term revenue stability.

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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—and partnership with—local first responders. Professional and volunteer fire departments that serve any part of Cal Water’s service areas are eligible to apply for funding that will offset costs for life-saving fire protection equipment, training, and education. With its 2024 cycle, Cal Water’s 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. “Beyond 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’ need for essential gear and life-saving equipment,” said Martin A. Kropelnicki, Cal Water Chairman and CEO. “It 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.” 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 5 p.m. Pacific time on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. Cal Water plans to notify grant recipients in late fall. To date, the following fire departments have received grants through Cal Water’s Firefighter Grant Program: Bakersfield Fire DepartmentChico Fire DepartmentColma Fire Protection DistrictDixon Fire DepartmentKern County Fire DepartmentKing City Fire DepartmentLivermore-Pleasanton Fire DepartmentLos Angeles County Fire DepartmentMarysville Fire DepartmentMontebello Fire DepartmentMonterey County Regional Fire Protection DistrictNorth County Fire Authority (Daly City)Northshore Fire Protection DistrictOroville Fire DepartmentRedondo Beach Fire DepartmentRedwood City Fire DepartmentRussian River Fire Protection DistrictSalinas Fire DepartmentSelma Fire DepartmentSonoma County Fire DistrictSouth San Francisco Fire DepartmentStockton Fire FoundationSunnyvale Fire DepartmentVentura County Fire Protection DistrictVisalia Fire DepartmentWoodside Fire Protection DistrictWillows Fire Department The grants are part of California Water Service Group’s stockholder-funded philanthropic giving program and do not affect customers’ rates. About California Water ServiceCalifornia Water Service provides high-quality, reliable water utility services to more than 2.1 million people statewide through 499,400 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 1,200 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 one of the “World’s Most Trustworthy Companies” by Newsweek, a USA 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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