With the wildfire season in full swing in California, Anheuser-Busch is donating more than 1.5 million cans of emergency drinking water to volunteer fire departments across the country.
This month, the first wave of deliveries – totaling more than one million cans – will be delivered to 150 fire departments across 38 states to help ensure local volunteer fire departments have resources they need to prepare for wildfire season.
“We are proud to partner with the National Volunteer Fire Council and deeply appreciate the critical importance of the volunteer fire service – those who selflessly volunteer to protect their communities when they need it most,” said Adam Warrington, A-B’s VP- Better World. “Through our emergency drinking water program, we are able to utilize our production and distribution capabilities to provide necessary resources for members of the volunteer fire service. Alongside our wholesaler network, we will also continue to highlight the efforts and sacrifices of our nation’s brave firefighters.”
“We appreciate Anheuser-Busch’s commitment to support our volunteer boots on the ground responders in fighting our nation’s wildland fires, especially since many volunteer departments often work with limited budgets and resources,” said NVFC Chair Steve Hirsch. “It’s critical that firefighters are well-hydrated to ensure the proper level of response. We are excited to continue our relationship together through this invaluable program to support our volunteer firefighters’ health and safety.”
Anheuser-Busch teamed up with the NVFC in April 2019 to expand their disaster relief emergency drinking water program to provide critical hydration to our nation’s volunteer fire service.