WASHINGTON – Congressman Pat Ryan (D-NY-18) has announced that grant applications are open for Hudson Valley fire departments to apply for funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) programs.

Last year, Ryan helped fire departments across Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster Counties secure more than $3.8 million in FEMA funding to purchase new safety equipment and bolster critical training programs. On Monday, Ryan will host a  to help ensure local fire departments have the support and information they need to apply for funding before the June 22nd deadline.

“Our firefighters are heroes, working around the clock, risking their lives to protect our community, “said Congressman Pat Ryan. “Every year, I’m proud to make sure the federal government is getting our local fire departments whatever they need to do their jobs and keep our communities safe. 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.”

Since 2001, AFG has helped firefighters and other first responders obtain critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training and other resources necessary for protecting the public and emergency personnel from fire and related hazards. Eight fire departments and volunteer fire fighting agencies across Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster Counties were awarded AFG funds to invest in updated safety equipment, and one received funding through the SAFER program to bolster their training programs.

Last year’s recipients included:

  • $312,380 for the Fairview Fire District
  • $354,022 for the Village of South Blooming Grove
  • $533,087 for the City of Port Jervis
  • $255,836 for the Arlington Fire District (AFG)
  • $45,454 for the Town of Wallkill Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Inc.
  • $44,476 for the West Clinton Fire District
  • $53,952 for the Village of Otisville Inc
  • $95,080 for the Esopus Fire District
  • $2,110,749 for the Arlington Fire District (SAFER)


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