Tom Reed announces the North Corning Fire Company will be awarded a $106, 667 federal grant through the Department of Homeland Security in cooperation with the U.S. Fire Administration and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. “We care about those who put themselves in harm’s way for our benefit, especially our fire fighters and emergency services personnel,” said Reed. “These individuals devote their lives to protecting us and it is only right we give them the resources they need to keep themselves safe in that process.”

The North Corning Fire Company will receive $106,667 grant with will be used for equipment upgrades, including 16 new self-contained breathing apparatus air packs, masks and 32 air tanks. The equipment will replace the department’s existing units which are more than 15 years old. 

“This will be the latest and greatest equipment available and the upgrade will help us better serve our community and assist neighboring fire departments,” said Chief Dave Wyre.