WASHINGTON (WCAX) – Federal funding is on its way to fire departments in upstate New York.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand on Monday announced $2,476,058.74 in funding for fire departments across the region.
The money will provide protective gear, training and supplies to emergency personnel across dozens of fire departments.
“Every day, brave firefighters risk their lives on the frontlines to protect communities across Upstate NY, from Latham to Lockport,” said Schumer, D-New York. “This nearly $2.5 million federal investment means better training, protective gear, and equipment that our firefighters need to keep themselves and New Yorkers safe.”
In the North Country, the Port Henry Fire District is one of the recipients and will get $21,176.99.