Bellegrove Fire Company recently received a donation of canned emergency drinking water from leading brewer Anheuser-Busch to help keep its responders hydrated as they battle wildfires this season. On July 15, one (1) pallet of water (2,352 cans per pallet) was dropped off by local Anheuser-Busch wholesaler partner, Wilsbach Distributors Inc. The water will help maintain firefighters’ hydration during long incidents, rehab calls, or disasters such as wildfires, a major safety concern for many departments.

Bellegrove Fire Company is a 100% volunteer department serving North Annvile Township, in Lebanon County Pennsylvania. The department serves roughly 2,500 residents in 17.5 square miles. With a mission and purpose to protect life, property, and the community from the effects of fires, medical emergencies, and hazards; the water donation proves to be critical. The companys Quick Response Unit, “QRS 6,” provides medical and rehab services to the township and surrounding communities, handing out these cans of water. QRS 6 recently partnered with the Lebanon County Department of Emergency Services Hazardous Materials team to assist with major incidents county-wide. 

“During any incident in hot weather, hydration is important. Receiving this donation for the second year in a row has benefitted not only our department but those who we assist via mutual aid,” said Chief Keith Blauch. “Thanks to this water donation from Anheuser-Busch and the National Volunteer Fire Council, we have continued resources to keep our firefighters hydrated and ready to respond.” 

The water was donated by Anheuser-Busch through a partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC). Anheuser-Busch has a longstanding tradition of pausing beer production each year to provide emergency drinking water and supplies for disaster relief efforts. The production pause enables the company to apply its production and logistics expertise to can clean, safe drinking water that is ready to distribute when disaster strikes. Since 1988, the brewer has donated more than 90 million cans of emergency drinking water to communities impacted by natural disasters and other crises. 

Building on this commitment, the brewer teamed up with the NVFC – the leading nonprofit membership association representing the interests of the volunteer fire, emergency medical, and rescue services – in 2019 to provide emergency drinking water to help firefighters stay hydrated and healthy when responding to wildfires and large incidents. To date, the program has donated over 8.9 million cans of water to nearly 2,500 volunteer fire departments across almost all 50 states. Learn more about the program at www.nvfc.org/water.

About Anheuser-Busch

At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. We are always looking to serve up new ways to meet life’s moments, dream big to move our industry forward, and make a meaningful impact in the world. We hope to build a future that everyone can celebrate, and everyone can share. For more than 160 years, Anheuser-Busch has carried on a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. Today, we own and operate more than 120 facilities, including breweries, wholesaler distribution centers, agricultural facilities and packaging plants, and have more than 19,000 colleagues across the United States. We are home to several of America’s most loved beer brands, including Budweiser, Bud Light, Michelob ULTRA and Stella Artois, as well as a number of regional brands that provide beer drinkers with a choice of the best-tasting craft beers in the industry. From responsible drinking programs and emergency drinking water donations to industry-leading sustainability efforts, we are guided by our unwavering commitment to supporting the communities we call home. For more information, visit www.anheuser-busch.com or follow Anheuser-Busch on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

About the National Volunteer Fire Council

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is the leading nonprofit membership association representing the interests of the volunteer fire, emergency medical, and rescue services. The NVFC serves as the voice of the volunteer in the national arena and provides critical advocacy, resources, programs, and education for first responders across the nation. Learn more at http://www.nvfc.org/. 

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