CLAFLIN — Claflin Fire District No. 1 has received a grant from Anheuser-Busch through the Emergency Drinking Water for Wildland Firefighters program.  Drinking water is used directly for firefighter comfort and safety. The grant included a case of powdered electrolyte replacement additive and 98 cases of canned drinking water, which is loaded to coolers on each truck and helps firefighters stay hydrated on fire calls.

Fire Chief Doug Hubbard noted that each year, Anheuser-Busch, in partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council, pauses beer production to can clean drinking water for wildland firefighters. “We are thankful to be one of the receiving fire departments this year,” Hubbard said. “This water will ensure our members are staying safe and hydrated as they respond to long incidents or disasters such as wildfires. And thank you to Will Fischer, Anheuser-Busch wholesaler, for taking the time to deliver the water directly to our fire station.”

Claflin Fire District #1 covers the townships of Cheyenne, Logan, Independent and Cleveland and responds to assist other neighboring departments.  

The fire district also provides fire protection for the Cheyenne Bottoms Wetlands Center along with other city, county and state infrastructure.