Federal funding for 34 fire departments in upstate New York totals slightly more than $2.4 million.
The funds, announced by US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, would go toward emergency personnel’s protective gear, training, and supplies through FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.
Here are the local organizations that have received funding:
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- Village of West Winfield | West Winfield | Herkimer County | $114,285.71.
- Village of Boonville | Boonville | Oneida County | $59,500.00.
- Town of New Hartford | New Hartford | Oneida County | $184,998.90.
- Volunteer Fire Co of Western Inc. | Westernville | Oneida County | $83,311.99.
- Inlet Volunteer Emergency Service | Inlet | Hamilton County | $36,593.33.
- Village of Lyons Falls | Lyons Falls | Lewis County | $10,000.00.
- Village of Richfield Springs | Richfield Springs | Otsego County | $115,560.00.
- Oneida Castle Fire Dept | Oneida | Madison County | $32,761.90.
- Kuyahoora Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Inc. | Poland | Herkimer County | $63,585.71.
“Every day, brave firefighters risk their lives on the frontlines to protect communities across Upstate NY, from Latham to Lockport,” Schumer said.
“This nearly $2.5 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 New York to push for the reauthorization of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program, and I’m grateful that, as a result, the AFG Program is continuing to deliver results.”
Gillibrand praised the unwavering dedication of firefighters in safeguarding our communities.
According to the statement, the federal funding will be used to equip, train, and provide resources to New York fire departments, ensuring their safety as they respond to emergency situations. The speaker emphasized her commitment to advocating for the needs of these fire departments and ensuring they have the necessary equipment to protect both themselves and the communities they serve.
The total federal funding amounts to $2,476,058.74.
