Town and Country Fire Department Secures DEC Grant for Wildland Firefighting Equipment
Town and Country Fire Department has received a grant from the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to enhance its wildland firefighting capabilities. The funding, part of the Volunteer Fire Capacity Grant (VFC) program, will support the purchase of a larger skid unit and two chain saws. The grant may provide up to $3,500, with a matching funds requirement fulfilled through the department's fundraising efforts.
Theia Market Signal Identification - AI Assisted
The Town and Country Fire Department has secured a grant from the New York DEC through the Volunteer Fire Capacity Grant (VFC) program to support wildland firefighting efforts. The grant will fund the purchase of a larger skid unit with an enhanced pump and two chain saws for the department's brush unit.
While the exact funding amount is undisclosed, eligible fire departments can receive up to $3,500. This grant operates on a 50/50 matching funds model, requiring the department to match the grant amount through eligible firefighting supply purchases, funded by proceeds from a collection drive.
Comments