(WNY News Now) – WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand have announced $1,478,994.39 in federal funding for fire departments across New York State. The funding aims to enhance safety and training through the provision of protective gear, training, and supplies for emergency personnel in sixteen fire departments. This allocation is part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG).
“From Watertown to Whitney Point, our brave firefighters are always on the frontlines risking their lives to protect our communities,” said Senator Schumer. “This $1.5 million federal investment means better training, protective gear, and equipment that our firefighters need to keep themselves and New Yorkers safe. I stood with firefighters across Upstate NY to push to reauthorize the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, which this critical federal funding comes from, and I will always fight to keep New York’s dedicated firefighters prepared to take on any emergency.”
“New York’s firefighters work tirelessly to protect our communities, yet many fire departments across our state are operating with outdated fire trucks and protective gear,” said Senator Gillibrand. “This federal funding will provide them with the new equipment, training, and resources they need to stay safe as they respond to emergency situations. I will continue working to ensure that New York’s fire departments have what they need to defend our communities on the front lines.”
The AFG program, administered by FEMA, awards competitive grants to applicants that demonstrate a strong commitment to its priorities. The funding will support professional training, wellness programs, personal protective equipment, and facility upgrades.
Funding Recipients:
Fredonia Fire Department (Fredonia, Chautauqua County) – $71,094.90
New York City Fire Department (Brooklyn, Kings County) – $74,120.86
Arlington Fire District (Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County) – $219,018.18
Kripplebush Fire District (Stone Ridge, Ulster County) – $114,285.71
Highland Lake Fire Department (Highland Lake, Sullivan County) – $52,095.23
Village of Scotia (Schenectady, Schenectady County) – $34,857.14
City of Watertown Fire Department (Watertown, Jefferson County) – $181,363.63
Chazy Fire District (Chazy, Clinton County) – $157,695.23
West Leyden Fire Co Inc (West Leyden, Lewis County) – $67,239.04
Village of Whitney Point Fire Department (Whitney Point, Broome County) – $167,619.04
City of Binghamton Fire Department (Binghamton, Broome County) – $68,181.81
City of Cortland Fire Department (Cortland, Cortland County) – $47,766.66
Elmira Fire Department (Elmira, Chemung County) – $27,009.92
City of Fulton (Fulton, Oswego County) – $133,580.95
City of Auburn (Auburn, Cayuga County) – $45,071.81
Sempronius Fire Co, Inc (Moravia, Cayuga County) – $17,994.28
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