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The program, in collaboration with the National Volunteer Fire Council, provided a total of $1.5 million to 150 volunteer fire departments nationwide<\/em>
\nNEW YORK \u2014 Two volunteer fire departments in New York were among 150 nationwide recipients of a $10,000 grant through the State Farm Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program. The program, in collaboration with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), helps local fire departments purchase needed equipment to enhance responder safety and better protect their communities.<\/p>\n

Eighty-two percent of U.S. fire departments are composed entirely or mostly of volunteer firefighters. Many of these departments operate on limited budgets that leave them struggling to fund equipment that enables them to more effectively and safely do their jobs. Recognizing this need, State Farm and the NVFC teamed up to provide $1.5 million to local fire departments in 2026. Since the program began in 2024, a total of $4 million has been distributed to support volunteer fire departments with their equipment needs.<\/p>\n

In New York, the following volunteer fire departments will receive grants this year:
\n– Victory Fire Department, Inc. (Cato)
\n– Webbs Mills Volunteer Fire Company (Pine City)<\/p>\n

\u201cVolunteer firefighters are there for their communities no matter what the emergency, from structure and wildland fires to vehicle crashes and medical emergencies to natural disasters and hazardous materials incidents,\u201d said NVFC Chair Steve Hirsch. \u201cYet many local departments lack the funding to purchase the resources and gear they need, forcing them to rely on outdated or insufficient equipment. We thank State Farm for taking action to address this need by helping local departments secure critical equipment so they can do their jobs more safely and effectively.\u201d
\nAt State Farm, we are committed to helping people manage everyday risks and building safer, stronger communities,\u201d said Rasheed Merritt, State Farm HR&D Exec-Corporate Responsibility. \u201cWe are proud to support volunteer firefighters with equipment needed to enhance safety.\u201d<\/p>\n

The announcement of the 2026 recipients was made on August 18, a date many celebrate as Volunteer Firefighters Recognition Day. Grants will be used to purchase a wide variety of department necessities, including personal protective equipment, EMS and rescue tools, communication devices and much more.
\nIn addition to the 150 grants, State Farm provided complimentary NVFC memberships to the first 2,000 eligible applicants to provide more responders with access to an array of benefits, including free training, support services and more. The NVFC is the leading national nonprofit association serving the volunteer fire, emergency medical, and rescue services.
\nLearn more about the Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program, including the full list of departments receiving the grants, on the NVFC website at www.nvfc.org\/statefarm.<\/em><\/p>\n

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