The Valhalla Fire Department is excited to announce a $50k grant to acquire a Polaris UTV. This unit will feature a small pump and booster reel for brush fires as well as a backboard for rescue calls. The grant process was spearheaded by Commissioner Ciancio, who started the project in 2019. This is the second $50k grant that was secured by the Board of Fire Commissioners. Commissioner Ciancio was also in contact with New York State in 2018 to purchase rescue equipment. The acquisition of these grants is another way the district is not only upgrading the protection for our residents, but also doing it in the most cost effective ways.