Firefighters with the Glen Cove Fire Department will be a little safer during emergencies thanks to the efforts of Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-North Shore, LI).  The department recently purchased new life-saving equipment with a $250,000 State Grant secured by Lavine.  The money was used to purchase 20 Scott Air-Paks and 26 sets of new gear. Assemblymember Lavine got a first-hand look at the equipment on Thursday (1/26/23) at the Glen Cove Fire Department.

“I am so pleased to be able to provide the funding used to purchase this new equipment which is essential to ensuring the safety and security of the brave men and women who put their lives on the line to protect our neighbors here in the City of Glen Cove,” Lavine said.

Among the upgrades included in the Air-Paks cited by the department leadership is the enabling of much better communication between firefighters in distress and their command during an emergency situation.  Meanwhile, the sets of gear, comprising of essentials like flame-resistant boots, overalls, and jackets replace aging equipment and will go far in improving the safety of firefighters.

For more information on the many great features in the Scott Air-Pak, go to https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/d/b5005047169/