Federal Grant for Nyack Joint Fire District

NYACK, NY — Congresswoman Nita Lowey announced a federal grant award of $27,572 for the Nyack Joint Fire District through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant program.

“It is essential that our first responders have the resources they need to react quickly and decisively to protect our communities,” said Lowey in her announcement Thursday. “This federal funding will ensure that Nyack Joint Fire District can effectively equip its firefighters and improve their ability to save lives. I will continue to advocate for more funding to protect our fire departments as they protect our communities.”

“We are grateful to Congresswoman Lowey for her support of the Nyack Joint Fire District's request for these funds,” said James B. Hartwick, Chairman of the Nyack Board of Fire Commissioners.

The AFG program provides grants to first-responder organizations to improve response capabilities and more effectively protect the health and safety of the public and first-responder personnel. AFG grants can be invested in emergency response equipment, personal protective equipment, firefighting and emergency vehicles, and training.

The Nyack Joint Fire District will use this funding to acquire personal protective equipment for its firefighters. The joint fire district maintains six fire stations housing eight fire apparatus, one marine unit, and the high angle rescue team, and serves the villages of Upper Grand View, South Nyack, Nyack and Upper Nyack.

Lowey, (D-NY17/Rockland-Westchester), is Ranking Member on the House Appropriations Committee.