Ansonia Fire Department Receives Donation Toward Rescue Boat

ANSONIA – The Ansonia Fire Department received a $1,000 check toward a new rescue boat Wednesday (Dec. 10).

The contribution comes from the Regional Water Authority (RWA), additionally supported by the Valley Community Foundation and the City of Ansonia, according to a Facebook post from the department.

RWA originally announced the award in October. Ansonia is one of 15 departments across southern Connecticut to receive a $1,000 check.

The Seymour Fire Department also received a donation, to go toward respiratory monitoring equipment and a defibrillator training unit.

The full Facebook post from the Ansonia Fire Department is as follows:

Today, Chief Fainer and Deputy Chief DeLucia met with Nicoletta Blevins, Government and Community Affairs Manager for the Regional Water Authority, to accept a $1,000 donation in support of the department’s new rescue boat.

This contribution—made in conjunction with the Valley Community Foundation and the City of Ansonia—helps strengthen our water-rescue capabilities and supports the safety of our community.

We are sincerely grateful for their continued partnership and support.