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Summer brings outdoor adventures, water activities, and barbecues, but it also can bring danger to firefighters, who exert themselves in heavy gear and high temperatures. To help prevent firefighter dehydration and heat-related injuries, especially during long incidents and wildfire response, DripDrop Hydration, PBC, has partnered with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) for the fifth year to donate 200,000 sticks of electrolyte drink mix to volunteer fire departments. DripDrop DripDrop is a fast, clinically-proven way to replenish lost fluids and electrolytes quickly DripDrop is a fast, clinically-proven way to replenish lost fluids and electrolytes quickly, so responders can perform at their best, both physically and mentally. This year, a total of 1,000 volunteer fire departments will receive two cases (200 sticks) each of DripDrop electrolyte drink mix. “The health and safety of volunteer firefighters is a top priority for the NVFC,” said National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) Chair - Steve Hirsch, adding “We are pleased to partner with DripDrop once again to ensure responders across the country stay hydrated and avoid illness this summer in order to come home safely and serve their communities at their best.” DripDrop partners with National Volunteer Fire Council “DripDrop is proud to partner with the National Volunteer Fire Council and its meaningful efforts to support fire and EMS organizations through a wide range of services and programs,” said John Shea, CMO of DripDrop Hydration, adding “We are privileged to have our product trusted by firefighters around the country and are pleased to be able to fuel these heroes in their efforts to keep communities safe.” Active volunteer firefighters located in the U.S. can enter for the chance to win a product donation between July 8 and July 21 at 11:59 pm PDT. Only one entry per fire department will be accepted. Selected firehouse to be notified by email A total of 1,000 fire departments will be randomly selected from all eligible entries. In the event of selection, each selected firehouse will be notified by email the week of July 21st and shipped two 100ct cases of DripDrop.

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) partnered with DripDrop Hydration, PBC, an electrolyte rehydration company, for the fourth year to provide dehydration relief to volunteer firefighters. More than 2,700 cases (547,000 servings) of DripDrop’s electrolyte drink mix have been donated to 1,544 volunteer fire departments to help keep their firefighters at their best while serving their community. Dehydration is a serious concern for firefighters and can cause decreased performance as well as health complications including dizziness, heat stroke, and even heart attack. DripDrop is a fast, clinically-proven way to replenish lost fluids and electrolytes quickly, which can be critical for firefighters as they battle wildfires and exert themselves in scorching summer heat. Keeping communities safe Volunteer firefighters put everything on the line to keep their communities safe" “Volunteer firefighters put everything on the line to keep their communities safe,” said NVFC chair Steve Hirsch. “It’s our duty to keep them safe as well. We’re thankful to have a partner like DripDrop who shares our goal of protecting our community heroes and keeping them safe from dehydration and heat-related injuries.” “DripDrop is proud to support the National Volunteer Fire Council and its members through our ongoing partnership and annual donation campaign, now entering our fourth year,” said Rick Hughes, VP of professional sales at DripDrop. “Our core mission remains to defeat life-threatening dehydration at home and abroad, and we are pleased to be able to fuel these heroes with superior rehydration.”

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has partnered with DripDrop Hydration, PBC, an electrolyte rehydration company, for the fourth year to provide dehydration relief to volunteer firefighters. In 2023, a total of 2,500 boxes (500,000 servings) of DripDrop’s electrolyte drink mix will be given away to 1,250 volunteer fire departments. Each department will receive two 100-count cases. Wildfire season and summer weather put firefighters at risk of dehydration and heat-related injuries as they exert themselves in scorching heat and heavy gear. DripDrop is a fast, clinically-proven way to replenish lost fluids and electrolytes quickly, so responders don’t get sick from heat-related dehydration. Critical dehydration relief DripDrop is proud to support the National Volunteer Fire Council and its members" “Dehydration is a serious concern for volunteer firefighters,” said NVFC chair Steve Hirsch. “It can result in decreased performance, dizziness, and even heat stroke or heart attack. As firefighters across the country gear up for wildfire season, we are proud to partner with DripDrop to provide critical dehydration relief to volunteers so they can do their jobs safely and effectively.” “DripDrop is proud to support the National Volunteer Fire Council and its members through our ongoing partnership and annual donation campaign, now entering our fourth year,” said Rick Hughes of DripDrop. “Our core mission remains to defeat life-threatening dehydration at home and abroad, and we are pleased to be able to fuel these heroes with superior rehydration.” Active volunteer firefighters located in the U.S. can request a product donation by July 1 or until supplies run out (whichever comes sooner). To ensure they help as many firefighters as possible, only one order per department will be processed. The product will ship by July 1.