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.
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.
July 11, 2018
J. O’Connell & Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce that through our services the Henrietta Fire District was awarded $125,000 for facility upgrades to their Dispatch Center.
This funding was secured through the State and Municipal Facilities Program.
September 15, 2017
J. O’Connell & Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce that through our services the Village of Lancaster Fire Department was awarded $42,066 to hire a part-time Recruitment and Retention Coordinator and develop a comprehensive marketing and recruitment and retention program.
This funding was secured through the FEMA – Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response (SAFER) Program.
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.
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.
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.
September 4, 2015
J. O’Connell & Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce that through our services Clarence Fire District #1 was awarded a total of $63,456 to purchase personal protective equipment for their Haz-Mat team.
This funding was secured through the FEMA – Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.
J. O’Connell & Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce that through our services the Village of Spring Valley was awarded $279,990 to purchase new SCBA Air-Packs. The Spring Valley Volunteer Fire Department’s current air packs are over 20 years old and are in need of major repairs and upgrades to meet current requirements. Also included will be air bottles to replace current equipment that is nearing its life limit.
March 22, 2013
J. O’Connell & Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce that through our services the Village of Spring Valley was awarded $279,990 to purchase new SCBA Air-Packs. The Spring Valley Volunteer Fire Department’s current air packs are over 20 years old and are in need of major repairs and upgrades to meet current requirements. Also included will be air bottles to replace current equipment that is nearing its life limit.
This funding was secured through FEMA – Assistance to Firefighters Grant.