Schumer, Gillibrand: AFG Is Delivering Critical Resources To Keep Upstate NY’s Firefighters Prepared & Safe
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $2,476,058.74 in federal funding for fire departments across Upstate New York. The funding will be used to provide protective gear, training, and supplies to emergency personnel across 34 fire departments. This federal funding was administered through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG), which the senators fought hard to preserve and fund.
“Every day, brave firefighters risk their lives on the frontlines to protect communities across Upstate NY, from Latham to Lockport,” said Senator Schumer. “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. I stood with firefighters across Upstate New York to push for the reauthorization of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program and I’m grateful that, as a result, the AFG Program is continuing to deliver results.”
“New York firefighters work tirelessly to protect our communities,” said Senator Gillibrand. “This federal funding will provide them with the necessary equipment, training, and resources to keep them safe as they respond to emergency situations. I will continue fighting for New York fire departments and working to ensure they are well-equipped for both their safety and that of our communities.”
A full list of funding recipients can be found below:
| Region | Organization | City | County | Federal Funding |
| Mohawk Valley | Kuyahoora Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Inc. | Poland | Herkimer | $63,585.71 |
| Mohawk Valley | Village of West Winfield | West Winfield | Herkimer | $114,285.71 |
| Mohawk Valley | Village of Boonville | Boonville | Oneida | $59,500.00 |
| Mohawk Valley | Town of New Hartford | New Hartford | Oneida | $184,998.90 |
| Mohawk Valley | Volunteer Fire Co of Western Inc | Westernville | Oneida | $83,311.99 |
| Mohawk Valley | Richmondville Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. | Richmondville | Schoharie | $141,809.46 |
| Hudson Valley | City of Beacon | Beacon | Dutchess | $67,061.42 |
| Hudson Valley | Youngsville Fire Department | Youngsville | Sullivan | $47,142.85 |
| Hudson Valley | Rock Hill Volunteer Ambulance Corps | Rock Hill | Sullivan | $102,614.11 |
| Hudson Valley | Summitville Fire District | Summitville | Sullivan | $37,469.52 |
| Hudson Valley | Wurtsboro Fire District | Wurtsboro | Sullivan | $102,419.04 |
| Hudson Valley | Kauneonga Lake Fire District | Kauneonga Lake | Sullivan | $22,833.33 |
| Capital Region | Town of Colonie Town Hall | Latham | Albany | $90,090.90 |
| Capital Region | North Granville Hose Co, Inc | Granville | Washington | $54,571.42 |
| Capital Region | Putnam Volunteer Fire Co No 1 Inc | Putnam Station | Washington | $58,571.42 |
| North Country | Port Henry Fire District #3 | Port Henry | Essex | $21,176.99 |
| North Country | Inlet Volunteer Emergency Service | Inlet | Hamilton | $36,593.33 |
| North Country | Village of Lyons Falls | Lyons Falls | Lewis | $10,000.00 |
| North Country | Louisville Volunteer Fire Department, Inc | Massena | St. Lawrence | $161,904.76 |
| Southern Tier | Five Mile Point Fire Company, Inc. | Kirkwood | Broome | $42,857.14 |
| Southern Tier | Village of Smyrna | Smyrna | Chenango | $69,666.66 |
| Southern Tier | Village of Richfield Springs | Richfield Springs | Otsego | $115,560.00 |
| Southern Tier | City of Ithaca | Ithaca | Tompkins | $31,272.72 |
| Central New York | McGraw Fire Department | McGraw | Cortland | $15,506.66 |
| Central New York | Oneida Castle Fire Dept | Oneida | Madison | $32,761.90 |
| Western New York | Crittenden Volunteer Fire Department Inc. | Crittenden | Erie | $34,364.26 |
| Western New York | Wolcottsville Fire Department | Akron | Erie | $109,235.23 |
| Western New York | Jamison Road Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. | Elma | Erie | $176,171.42 |
| Western New York | Village of Alden | Alden | Erie | $68,190.47 |
| Western New York | Rapids Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. | Lockport | Niagara | $16,728.57 |
| Rochester-Finger Lakes | Part Town of Avon Fire District | Avon | Livingston | $34,713.33 |
| Rochester-Finger Lakes | Village of Honeoye Falls | Honeoye Falls | Monroe | $104,489.52 |
| Rochester-Finger Lakes | Lyndonville Joint Fire District | Lyndonville | Orleans | $115,000.00 |
| Rochester-Finger Lakes | Village of Warsaw | Warsaw | Wyoming | $49,600.00 |
These awards come after the senators announced the first three rounds of 2024 AFG funding earlier this year, sharing that millions of dollars in federal funding is on the way for additional fire departments across New York State. Schumer, who helped create the AFG & Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) programs, said that since their inception, these programs have delivered nearly $700 million to firefighters across the Empire State.
The Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG) is administered by FEMA. The competitive grants are awarded to the applicants that most closely meet the program’s requirements and demonstrate a commitment to its priorities. The funding will be used to supplement the operations and safety of fire departments, including professional training, wellness programs, purchasing personal protective equipment, and upgrading facilities and supplies.