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Henrietta Fire District Awarded $669,182
September 7, 2018
J. O’Connell & Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce that through our services the Henrietta Fire District was awarded $669,182, which will be paid out over a three year period, to add four career firefighters to their current staff.
This funding was secured through the FEMA SAFER – Hiring of Firefighters Activity Program.
Village of Spring Valley Awarded $91K
September 7, 2018
J. O’Connell & Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce that through our services the Village of Spring Valley was awarded $91,500 to aid in the recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters.
This funding was secured through the FEMA – SAFER (Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response) grant program.
Ridge-Culver Fire District Awarded $1.5 Million
July 26, 2017
J. O’Connell & Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce that through our services the Ridge-Culver Fire District was awarded $1,537,916 to replace portable and mobile radios for seven fire districts within the Monroe County area.
This funding was secured through the FEMA – Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.
Buffalo City Mission Awarded $60K
September 22, 2016
J. O’Connell & Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce that through our services the Buffalo City Mission was awarded $60,000 toward operating expenses and support services relating to providing emergency shelter at the Men’s Community Center and Cornerstone Manor.
This funding was secured through the City of Buffalo’s Emergency Shelter Grant Program.
Village of Lancaster’s Fire Department Awarded $20K
July 22, 2016
J. O’Connell & Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce that through our services the Village of Lancaster’s Fire Department was awarded $20,420 to replace worn turnout gear boots.
This funding was secured through the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Program.
City of Albany, Fire Department Awarded $1.8 Million
September 11, 2015
J. O’Connell & Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce that through our services the City of Albany, Fire Department was awarded $1,877,490 to hire and train 15 new firefighters needed to fill front-line positions throughout the department.
This funding was secured through the FEMA – Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response Grant Program.
City of Albany Fire Department Awarded $23K
July 31, 2015
J. O’Connell & Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce that through our services the City of Albany Fire Department was awarded $23,200 to install a vessel access platform with tide adjusting ramp to the current floating dock at the Port of Albany. The platform and walkway structure will allow safer and quicker member access to the fire/rescue boat, improving vessel response time to incidents at the Port of Albany and surrounding communities
This funding was secured through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Orleans County Awarded $133K
May 9, 2013
J. O’Connell & Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce that through our services Orleans County was awarded $133,090 to replace current call center equipment with next generation technology; implementing a state-of-the-art consolidated Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Center. PSAP’s are responsible for answering emergency calls and dispatching police, fire or ambulance emergency services to the public.
This funding was secured through the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) Office of Interoperability and Emergency Communications (OIEC).
Orleans County Awarded $2 Million Dollars
February 4, 2013
J. O’Connell & Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce that through our services Orleans County was awarded $2,000,000 to improve in-building coverage with portable radios within Orleans County and improve interoperability and mutual aid with regional partners, Monroe, Genesee and Niagara Counties. This project will have a positive impact on responder and officer safety and will allow for seamless inter-regional communications across all public safety frequency bands.
This funding was secured through the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Office of Interoperable and Emergency Communications.
Hamlin Fire Department Awarded $321K for Consolidation of Districts
J. O’Connell & Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce that through our services the Hamlin Fire Department was awarded $321,595 to implement a fire district consolidation plan with the Morton and Walker Fire Departments. This grant will cover the costs associated with planning, and implementing a consolidation of three fire districts into one, which will reduce tax payer costs while maintaining response efficiency and quality of service.
