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St. Lawrence County sheriff office, more than a dozen fire & rescue squads splitting $64,000 for programs, equipment, facilities

Posted 9/14/17

The state is paying $64,000 to the county sheriff's office and more than a dozen fire and rescue departments. It will pay for "crime control and prevention programs," facilities upgrades and …

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St. Lawrence County sheriff office, more than a dozen fire & rescue squads splitting $64,000 for programs, equipment, facilities

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The state is paying $64,000 to the county sheriff's office and more than a dozen fire and rescue departments.

It will pay for "crime control and prevention programs," facilities upgrades and equipment purchases, according to Sen. Patty Ritchie, R-Heuvelton, who announced the funding.

The St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office will get $30,000.

Each of the following will receive $2,000: Rensselaer Falls Volunteer Fire and Rescue, Morristown Fire Company, Brier Hill Fire Company, Heuvelton Volunteer Fire Company, Lisbon Volunteer Fire Corporation, Morley Volunteer Fire Company, Edwards Fire Department, Hermon Volunteer Fire Department, Town of Fowler Fire Department, DeKalb Junction Volunteer Fire Department, Richville Volunteer Fire Company, Waddington Volunteer Fire Department, Madrid Volunteer Fire Department, Gouverneur Fire Company, Town of Canton Fire Department, Pyrites Fire Corporation and Hammond Fire and Rescue.

“Given the size of the county, it’s crucial that our deputies have the necessary resources to effectively respond to calls, which can make a difference when it comes to saving lives,” St. Lawrence County Sheriff Kevin Wells said in a prepared statement from Ritchie's office. “On behalf of the entire St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department, I want to thank Senator Ritchie for providing this funding, which will assist our deputies in their daily efforts to protect public safety.”

“Our region’s fearless first responders have the very difficult—and dangerous—job of protecting the public from harm,” Ritchie said in a prepared statement. “They risk so much to keep us safe and that’s why it’s imperative that we are there to support them. I am pleased to provide this funding, which will help our responders not only be more prepared when going into harm’s way, but be better protected.”