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WATERFORD — The Select Board on Monday heard some good news and some bad news from Waterford Fire Chief Collin Fucci.

Press release: After an all-out push launched to save federal funding for New York Fire Departments, standing with firefighters from the Capital Region to the Southern Tier, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer announced the Fire Grants and Safety Act of 2023, which would save this vital lifeline has passed the Senate. Schumer explained the main federal firefighter

The fire department has applied for federal grants totaling $1.6 million to purchase a ladder truck and 30 self-contained breathing apparatuses. Former Town Administrator Jamie Hainsworth, whose last day was Sunday, updated the town councilors about the applications at their Feb. 20 meeting. According to Howie Tighe, who wrote the applications as deputy fire chief,

“I am pleased to announce this vital funding for our local fire departments here in NY-04,” said Rep. Kathleen Rice.

Press release: Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, C, I-Batavia) today informed local fire departments about grant money being offered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). FEMA has $90 million to award prior to the end of the year. The application period for these awards will begin between January 6 and 9 and will continue for 6 weeks, subject to change. For more

The Northern Berkshire EMS has upgraded its emergency medical abilities with new equipment and training options thanks to $665,000 in federal grant funding announced earlier this week.

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WATERTOWN — A sign in front of the South Massey Street fire station could soon provide important messages for motorists about fire prevention.

for firefight assistance grant HARRISBURG — U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is now accepting applications for the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program. The application period will close on Friday, Feb. 12 at 5 p.m. These grants are available to eligible fire departments, nonaffiliated Emergency Medical Services organizations, and State Fire Training Academies to assist in funding critically needed resources. Eligible appli...