U.S.
Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that a $332,500
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) grant has been awarded to the Watertown
International Airport. The grant will be used to purchase a new aircraft rescue
and firefighting vehicle at Watertown International Airport.
“This
is great news for Jefferson County,” said Schumer. “This funding will
ensure that Watertown International Airport stays on the forefront of safety
technology. This new aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle will help protect
our firefighters and every passenger that travels through Watertown
International Airport. I will continue to fight for every opportunity to
protect New Yorkers and their visitors, and will make sure that airport safety
remains a top priority.”
“This
is the right investment for the Watertown International Airport,” Senator
Gillibrand said. “These federal dollars will help give the airport the
resources it needs to enhance safety for travelers. I will continue working
with Senator Schumer and the entire Congressional Delegation to make sure New
York gets its fair share from the federal government.”
According to the DOT grant, these funds will provide federal funding to acquire
an aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle at Watertown International Airport
in Jefferson County. The purchase will ensure that Watertown International
Airport meets standards associated with a commercial service airport. The
vehicle is designed for speed and a high water carrying capacity. The
firefighters who operate the vehicle are specially trained to react quickly to
an airport ground emergency.