Home (November 1, 2007) Gillibrand Announces Over $400,000 in Federal Grants for Local Firefighters and Emergency Medical Services | Print | Saratoga Springs, NY - Today, local Congresswoman announced that five local fire and emergency service departments were awarded grants from the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Association.  Fire and emergency response departments in Saratoga, Greene and Delaware counties were awarded the grants. "I am delighted to announce these very important grant awards," said Congresswoman Gillibrand, a Member of the House Armed Services Committee.  "Federal support for our firefighters and EMT's is imperative to improving the safety and security of our local communities."  Recently, the Congresswoman announced that she will be sponsoring legislation that will provide our volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians with a $1,000 tax credit.    Name    Town    County    Award    Program       Bovina Fire Department    Bovina Center    Delaware    $71,885     Operations & Safety       Davenport Fire Department    Davenport    Delaware    $172,900     Vehicle Acquisition       Palenville Fire District    Palenville    Greene    $71,345     Operations & Safety       Town of Catskill Ambulance Service    Catskill    Greene    $14,067     Operations & Safety    Community Emergency Corps    Ballston Spa    Saratoga    $78,721     Operations & Safety     # # #

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