Rep. Maloney Announces Federal Investment In Fire Department

From Rep Sean Maloney: Representative Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) announced a federal investment of $250,286 for the Fort Montgomery Fire District to secure new protective equipment for fire district personnel. The investment, secured through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, will allow the fire district to replace aging “turnout gear” like boots or fire-retardant jackets and to acquire new air packs and bottles to bring the life-saving equipment into compliance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards.

“Our guys are putting their lives on the line out there to protect families and small businesses in Fort Montgomery – we can’t have them going into these situations with equipment that’s not up to snuff,” said Representative Maloney. “This investment will keep our firefighters safe so they can continue to keep us safe.”

“This grant is going to allow us to be NFPA compliant with all the rules and regulations and keep our guys safe during all of our operations,” said Fort Montgomery Fire District Assistant Chief Donald Smith.

The Assistance to Firefighters Grants program is administered by the Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency in cooperation with the Department's United States Fire Administration. The grants are awarded on a competitive basis to the applicants that most closely address the program's priorities and demonstrate financial need. More information on the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program can be found at https://www.fema.gov/welcome-assistance-firefighters-grant-program.

Representative Maloney has a track record of getting things done for local fire departments. Since joining Congress in January 2013, Maloney has secured over $9 million for Hudson Valley fire departments. Over $1 million of this funding has been directed at modernizing equipment, including protective gear, at eight fire districts in the Hudson Valley. He has also secured millions to allow fire departments in Newburgh and Poughkeepsie to hire additional firefighters through AFG’sStaffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program.

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