Leeds Hose Company Receives $1 Million in State Funding for Station Upgrades
LEEDS, N.Y. – The Leeds Hose Company in Greene County has been awarded $1 million in state funding to upgrade their fire station. The funding is part of the Volunteer Fire Infrastructure & Response Equipment (V-FIRE) Grant Program, which provides grants for essential equipment and infrastructure upgrades to improve emergency response.
Funding to Support Accessibility and Safety
The grant will enable the Leeds Hose Company to expand their building to make it more accessible to individuals with disabilities. Additionally, the company will replace their radio and siren tower, which will significantly improve their response time and communication during emergencies.
"We are thrilled to receive this funding," said Greene County Fire Coordinator John Farrell Jr. "Firefighters are an essential service, and it’s critical that we find sustainable ways to support them. By investing in volunteer departments, we reduce the financial strain on the community, like Leeds, while ensuring that we maintain a robust fire response capability."
Other Local Departments Receive Funding
The Leeds Hose Company is not the only local department to receive funding from the V-FIRE Grant Program. The Schoharie County Office of Emergency Services also received funding to support their fire department.
Program Aims to Support Volunteer Fire Departments
The V-FIRE Grant Program is designed to support volunteer fire departments across New York state. The program aims to reduce the financial burden on these departments and ensure that they have the necessary equipment and infrastructure to respond to emergencies effectively.
Conclusion
The funding will go a long way in supporting the Leeds Hose Company’s efforts to provide a safe and accessible fire station. The upgrade will not only benefit the department but also the community they serve. The V-FIRE Grant Program is an essential program that recognizes the importance of volunteer fire departments and provides the necessary resources to support them.
FAQs
Q: What is the V-FIRE Grant Program?
A: The V-FIRE Grant Program is a state-funded program that provides grants for essential equipment and infrastructure upgrades to improve emergency response.
Q: How much funding did the Leeds Hose Company receive?
A: The Leeds Hose Company received $1 million in state funding to upgrade their fire station.
Q: What will the funding be used for?
A: The funding will be used to expand the building to make it more accessible to individuals with disabilities and to replace the radio and siren tower.
Q: Which other local department received funding?
A: The Schoharie County Office of Emergency Services also received funding to support their fire department.
