Larchmont Fire Department to Receive Federal Grant

United State Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced recently that close to $250,000 in federal funding will be distributed to three Hudson Valley fire departments, according to the Hudson Valley Press. The funding was granted through the Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG).

The Village of Larchmont Fire Department will receive $59,375, the Philipstown North Highlands Fire District in Putnam County will receive $110,675 and the Roosevelt Fire District in Dutchess County will receive $78,945.

The Larchmont Fire Department is comprised of both career and volunteer firefighters. The department serves over 6,000 residents. They will use the grant money to purchase 25 sets of turnout gear and a thermal imaging camera, according to the article.

Chief John Caparelli of the Larchmont Fire Department said, “On behalf of the members of the Larchmont Fire Department I would like to thank United States Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Charles Schumer and New York State Senator George Latimer for their support in securing this much needed Department of Homeland Security Firefighter Assistance Grant.”

“The Larchmont Fire Department is a small department in lower Westchester County, New York and operates with a limited budget. This grant funding will enable our department to purchase much needed personal protective equipment for our firefighters as well as replace a thermal Imaging camera that is over 13 years old and has become obsolete. This new equipment will increase firefighter safety and allow our personnel to better serve the residents of Larchmont. Thank you.”

For more information on the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, click here.

To read the full article on Hudson Valley Press, click here.