Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $23,000 In Federal Funding For The McDonough Fire Department In Chenango County

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U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $23,810 in federal funding for the McDonough Fire Department to purchase new equipment. The money was allocated through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. The McDonough Fire Department will use this federal investment to purchase fire turnout gear along with additional gloves and hoods for firefighters.

"It is critical that we provide our fire departments with the cutting edge safety equipment they need to keep our firefighters safe, so they can do their jobs effectively," said Senator Schumer. "Our first responders are our local heroes and our primary line of defense -- it is crucial provide them with the resources they need to continue their important work of saving lives."

"We must ensure that our first responders who put themselves in harm's way have the most up-to-date equipment they need to help save lives," said Senator Gillibrand. "The McDonough Fire Department will use this funding to invest in critical equipment that will help keep them safe as they do their job protecting our community."

The McDonough Fire Department has twenty-five active members, one fire engine and tanker and an EMS fire department based rescue.

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