This Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) Formula Grant award for $276,720 provides funding to the County of Jefferson, New York to acquire critical aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) safety equipment. The grant enables the county to purchase 14 self-contained breathing apparatuses, 14 sets of turnout gear, thermal imagers, portable cutters, jaws of life, and multi-gas detectors to enhance the safety and emergency response capabilities of regional airports associated with Watertown, New York. The project aims to improve the overall safety and operational readiness of these airport facilities through targeted equipment acquisitions. The award was made on September 11, 2024 with a final completion date of September 10, 2028.
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