Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $500k In Fed Funds For Lackawanna Fire Department In Erie County

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U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $536,324 in federal funding for the Lackawanna Fire Department in Erie County. The money was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. The federal funding will allow the Lackawanna Fire Department to hire four new, full-time firefighters, increasing the Department's full-time staff substantially, by nearly ten percent.

"These much-needed federal funds will provide the assistance the Lackawanna Fire Department needs to maintain and expand its fire department. Our first responders are our primary line of defense -- they safeguard our residents and protect our property. That's why it is crucial we provide them the support they need to hire an adequate number of staff so they can do their jobs to the best of their ability and keep the community safe," said Senator Schumer.

"This federal funding will enable the Lackawanna Fire Department's to hire more firefighters," said Senator Gillibrand. "When we're able to maintain and create positions for first responders, we can respond to more emergencies and help save more lives. I will continue working to ensure our first responders have the tools and resources they need to keep our communities safe."

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