SARATOGA SPRINGS — The City of Saratoga Springs Fire Department is being awarded $240,140.90 in federal funding through the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program, Congressman Paul Tonko announced this week.
The funding will enable the Department to replace and update self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and face pieces.
“We must make certain that these courageous men and women, who put everything on the line for our families, have the training, equipment, and manpower they need to protect themselves as they fight to protect all of us,” Tonko said, in a statement. “ I’m proud to deliver this critical funding to update equipment for the Saratoga Springs Fire Department, and I give my heartfelt thanks to our firefighters for their continued commitment and sacrifice in the face of danger.”
“Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus is the most critical component for all firefighting operations. This grant award will allow the Saratoga Springs Fire Department to serve the community better and ensure our firefighters’ safety. I would personally like to thank our federal government representatives and the Department of Homeland Security- FEMA for granting us this award,” said City of Saratoga Springs Fire Chief Joseph Dolan.