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Two local fire companies will receive a portion of $3.6 million in federal funds for protective gear, training and supplies.

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $3,558,183.01 in federal funding for several fire departments across New York State. Specifically, the funding will be used to provide protective gear, training, and supplies to emergency personnel across 33 fire departments. Local recipients of the money include the Canastota […]

SOAP LAKE – Grant County Fire District 7, based in Soap Lake, was awarded a four-year $590,000 federal grant for the recruitment and retention of volunteers. However, the district is also facing several budget shortfalls for 2024, said Fire Chief Chris Baker. Baker announced the award during Wednesday’s regular Soap Lake City Council meeting. “This grant will be used to hire a recruitment and retention coordinator, which will be full-time for the fire district for the next four years,” he said. The grant will replace the sign for the fire station with a programmable LED sign meant to h...

Four area volunteer fire companies have secured grants through the federal Assistance to Firefighters program.

Perth Amboy will receive $3.6 million in federal funding to support 12 additional firefighters, Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., announced.