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FEMA Grants Support Albany Emergency Response - 10/13/22

The City of Albany Fire Department received two federal grants through the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program. The program provides funding for critically needed resources to equip and train emergency personnel, enhance efficiencies, and support community resilience. 

The first grant awarded AFD $642,727 towards the purchase of a new fire engine. The new engine will replace a 30-year-old engine that lacks current safety features.  Delivery is expected in 2024.  “We are enormously grateful to receive this grant,” Chief Wooton shared. “It’s important that our firefighters have the most up-to-date equipment to do their already dangerous job.  This new fire engine will provide our people the most current safety technology which helps protect them as they protect our community.”

The second award of $1,332,378, fully funds three additional firefighters for three years. The increase in staffing will bring the Department up to national standards for responding to fires and safety of all personnel. “Firefighting is a dangerous job which requires enough firefighters to be on scene of an emergency to effectively save lives, extinguish a fire, and minimize its destruction,” Chief Wooton imparted. "The additional staffing will aid our community, and all the areas we serve, by having additional firefighters available to respond to someone’s emergency.” Recruitment is expected to occur in October and November, with a starting date in early 2023. 

The fire service throughout the state is experiencing staffing shortages. Many departments are using “lateral” hiring to recruit trained and experienced firefighters from other departments.  This creates competition.  AFD is looking for opportunities to encourage local high-schoolers and young adults to consider the fire service. “Fire departments and EMS services around the state are struggling to fill their ranks and there is no better time to enter this noble profession.  If you are interested in a career of service, and enjoy teamwork, this job is for you,” Chief Wooton encouraged.  AFD believes in prioritizing customer service, personal integrity, and enjoyment from being a part of a team that serves others. To view job opportunities with AFD, visit www.cityofalbany.net/hr. 

FEMA Grants Support Albany Emergency Response - 10/13/22

The City of Albany Fire Department received two federal grants through the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program. The program provides funding for critically needed resources to equip and train emergency personnel, enhance efficiencies, and support community resilience. 

The first grant awarded AFD $642,727 towards the purchase of a new fire engine. The new engine will replace a 30-year-old engine that lacks current safety features.  Delivery is expected in 2024.  “We are enormously grateful to receive this grant,” Chief Wooton shared. “It’s important that our firefighters have the most up-to-date equipment to do their already dangerous job.  This new fire engine will provide our people the most current safety technology which helps protect them as they protect our community.”

The second award of $1,332,378, fully funds three additional firefighters for three years. The increase in staffing will bring the Department up to national standards for responding to fires and safety of all personnel. “Firefighting is a dangerous job which requires enough firefighters to be on scene of an emergency to effectively save lives, extinguish a fire, and minimize its destruction,” Chief Wooton imparted. "The additional staffing will aid our community, and all the areas we serve, by having additional firefighters available to respond to someone’s emergency.” Recruitment is expected to occur in October and November, with a starting date in early 2023. 

The fire service throughout the state is experiencing staffing shortages. Many departments are using “lateral” hiring to recruit trained and experienced firefighters from other departments.  This creates competition.  AFD is looking for opportunities to encourage local high-schoolers and young adults to consider the fire service. “Fire departments and EMS services around the state are struggling to fill their ranks and there is no better time to enter this noble profession.  If you are interested in a career of service, and enjoy teamwork, this job is for you,” Chief Wooton encouraged.  AFD believes in prioritizing customer service, personal integrity, and enjoyment from being a part of a team that serves others. To view job opportunities with AFD, visit www.cityofalbany.net/hr.