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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.