Hawaiʻi Water Service awarded nearly $29,500 to Maui County’s fire department to purchase portable high-pressure pumps and thermal cameras for wildfire response. The funding comes from a new grant program and does not impact customer water rates.
- Maui County’s fire department will use the grant to acquire seven portable high-pressure pumps and seven thermal cameras for wildfire suppression.
- The portable pumps allow crews to draw water from ponds, pools, and other static sources in areas without fire hydrants.
- Thermal cameras help firefighters locate hidden hotspots more effectively.
- The grants are funded by California Water Service Group’s philanthropic program and will not raise customer rates.
Source: Maui Now
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