Poughkeepsie Fire districts to expand rescue teams with $155G in grants

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ThArlington and the City of Poughkeepsie Fire Department will work with the LaGrange Fire District, using funds awarded through a state Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services competitive grant program.

http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/story/news/local/2014/10/23/three-fire-districts-expand/17798221/

[nydude2473 79]

How often do their departments respond to Technical Rescue calls? That's a good chunk of change, hopefully it won't just be sitting in their houses not being used.

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I'm glad they gave the grants to departments that can guarantee a quick response. Good forethought.