WASHINGTON – The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved $3.8 million in grants for fire departments in Dutchess, Orange and Ulster counties for equipment upgrades. Congressman Pat Ryan (D, NY-18) secured the funding through FEMA.
“These are landmark investments in the Hudson Valley’s community safety – from updated emergency rescue equipment to bolstered hiring and training programs, we’re all-hands-on-deck to ensure that our first responders are ready for whatever call they may receive,” he said.
This year’s recipients include:
- Fairview Fire District: $312,380
- Village of South Blooming Grove: $354,022
- City of Port Jervis: $533,087
- Arlington Fire District: $255,836
- Town of Wallkill Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Inc: $45,476
- West Clinton Fire District: $44,476
- Esopus Fire District: $95,080
- Arlington Fire District: (SAFER grant): $2.1 million
Arlington Chief Adam Kangas said the grant funding “will significantly enhance our ability to provide specialized training to our members and increase staffing on our fire engines and emergency response units.”
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