U.S. Senate Majority Leader, Charles Schumer, and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that fire departments in Binghamton and Elmira, New York, are set to receive over $3 million in federal funding to hire new firefighters. The funding comes from the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program, which is part of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. The Binghamton Fire Department will receive approximately $2.7 million, allowing them to hire 21 new firefighters, while the Elmira Fire Department will receive approximately $681,000 for the recruitment of six new firefighters.
This article offers important information on how federal funding is being used to improve emergency response capabilities in New York. If you wish to learn more about how Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are working together to secure these funds, and the impact they will have on local communities, click the link below.