Bill > S08700

This bill amends the executive law to ensure that grants awarded through the Volunteer Fire Infrastructure and Response Equipment (V-FIRE) grant program are distributed equally among the state's regions, excluding New York City, which will be considered part of the Long Island region for the purposes of this program. The program, administered by the division (likely referring to a state agency responsible for economic development or emergency services), will establish criteria to identify eligible fire departments within each region that have the greatest needs, with potential limitations on eligibility to wholly volunteer districts but without prohibiting awards based on a department's operating budget size.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8700