Ulster County Announces Initiative To Expand Supports For Fire Services Community

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Stone Ridge, N.Y. – With the Stone Ridge Fire Department as the backdrop and joined by representatives from fire companies across the County, Ulster County Executive Mike Hein unveiled an initiative that he hopes in partnership with the Ulster County Legislature and Fire Services Community will provide significant additional support to our local volunteer firefighters.  Known as the Ulster County F.I.R.S.T. (Firefighter Investment Recruitment Service and Training) Program, the County Executive’s initiative proposes:

 

http://ulstercountyny.gov/news/executive-press-releases/ulster-county-executive-mike-hein-announces-initiative-expand-supports

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d)         Grant funding to allow volunteer firefighters to attend SUNY Ulster without cost to them;

 

I was under the impression that volunteer firefighters already could attend SUNY schools at little to no cost under a state program (with some restrictions).  Regardless, this, coupled with the fire service program and a state of the art training facility, is a huge boost for Ulster County and its citizens.