* Water provided through partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council*
Mullins Fire Department has received a donation of emergency drinking water from Anheuser-Busch to help keep its firefighters hydrated during wildfire response efforts this season. The donation, made in partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council(NVFC), will provide critical hydration to first responders working long hours in extreme conditions.
On 7/17/2025, 2,352 cans of water were delivered by Southern Crown Partners of Florence, Anheuser- Busch’s local wholesale partner. The donation will help ensure firefighters have access to clean drinking water while responding to wildfires and other emergencies where proper hydration is essential for safety and performance.
“Responding to emergencies can take a serious toll on firefighters, especially during long or high-intensity incidents like wildfires. Staying hydrated is essential to our crew’s health, safety, and performance,” said Captain Shawn Lee. “This donation of emergency drinking water from Anheuser-Busch and the National Volunteer Fire Council ensures that we have the supplies we need to keep our firefighters hydrated and ready to serve our community.”
Anheuser-Busch has a longstanding tradition of supporting communities during times of disaster by pausing beer production each year to produce emergency drinking water. In 2025, the company surpassed 100 million cans produced for disaster relief efforts since the program began in 1988. In 2019, Anheuser-Busch expanded this commitment through a partnership with the NVFC to support volunteer fire departments nationwide, providing over 10 million cans of water to more than 3,100 departments across nearly all 50 states.
To learn more about the Emergency Drinking Water for Wildland Firefighters Program, visit www.nvfc.org/water.
