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Poughkeepsie Firefighters Get $165K In Federal Funds For Gear
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- U.S. Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-18, has secured an investment of $165,024 as part of the competitive Assistance to Firefighters Grant program, which is administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. This investment will be used to purchase new protective equipment, including new coats, pants, helmets, boots and gloves. The Poughkeepsie Fire Department's current equipment is near, or over, recommended service times and in need of replacement.
“Our local firefighters run into burning buildings and put their lives on the line to save others and they deserve ou…