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Federal funding announced for New York State fire departments

July 19, 2024

Funding provided for New York fire departments

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $1,478,994.39 in federal funding for fire departments across New York State.

As reported by the office of Chuck Schumer, the funding aims to provide protective gear, training, and supplies to emergency personnel across sixteen fire departments.

The federal funding, administered through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG), will enhance the operational and safety capabilities of these fire departments.

Senator Schumer emphasized the importance of this investment: “From Watertown to Whitney Point, our brave firefighters are always on the frontlines risking their lives to protect our communities.

“This $1.5 million federal investment means better training, protective gear, and equipment that our firefighters need to keep themselves and New Yorkers safe.”

Support for firefighters across the state

Senator Gillibrand highlighted the challenges faced by many fire departments in New York: “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firefighters work tirelessly to protect our communities, yet many fire departments across our state are operating with outdated fire trucks and protective gear.

“This federal funding will provide them with the new equipment, training, and resources they need to stay safe as they respond to emergency situations.”

The AFG program, administered by FEMA, awards competitive grants to applicants that meet the program’s requirements and demonstrate a commitment to its priorities.

The grants aim to support operations and safety, including professional training, wellness programs, purchasing personal protective equipment, and upgrading facilities and supplies.

Details of the funding recipients

The funding recipients include fire departments from various regions across New York State:

  • City of New York 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
  • Fredonia Fire Department, Fredonia, Chautauqua County: $71,094.90

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