City of Torrington Awarded Progress Program Infrastructure Grant for Firefighter Safety Equipment
Pictured: (Left to Right) Newly Appointed Fire Chief, Jefferson Schick; Former Fire Chief, Luis Correa; Councilman Wayne Deahl; Mayor Herb Doby; Go Goshen CEO, Brian Young; Councilman Richard Warren; Councilman Shane Victorin
TORRINGTON, WY – Go Goshen is proud to announce the award of a $20,000 Progress Program Infrastructure Grant to the City of Torrington to support the replacement of critical safety equipment for the Torrington Volunteer Fire Department and Rural Fire District #3.
The funding has assisted in purchasing four Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), commonly known as air packs, which are an essential part of a firefighter’s personal protective equipment. These air packs allow firefighters to safely breathe in toxic, smoke-filled, and oxygen-deprived environments during emergency response situations.
The department’s current equipment is three standards behind current National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommendations, which advise departments to operate with equipment no more than two standards behind. Replacing these units is critical to maintaining firefighter safety and ensuring effective emergency response for the community.
The Torrington Volunteer Fire Department serves the community with dedicated volunteer personnel who rely on dependable, up-to-date equipment to perform their duties safely. This investment supports not only firefighter safety but also the protection of residents, businesses, and property throughout Torrington and the surrounding areas.
The City of Torrington has already approved this project within its Fiscal Year 2026 budget, with funding supported in part by the City’s 8 mill property tax levy. The Progress Program Infrastructure Grant strengthens this local investment by helping offset the cost of essential equipment upgrades.
About the Progress Program Grant:
The Progress Program Grant is made possible through Goshen County’s ¼ penny sales tax for Economic Development. Administered by the Go Goshen Progress Program Grant Committee, the program provides grants for various business needs, including infrastructure improvements, equipment upgrades, product development, e-commerce acceleration, and workforce training. These grants are designed to support local businesses in expanding their operations, creating jobs, and contributing to the county’s economic vitality.
To learn more about the Progress Program Grant, please visit: https://gogoshen.com/do-business/local-grants/
About Go Goshen:
Go Goshen – which includes Economic Development, the Goshen County Chamber of Commerce, Main Street, and Tourism – is a non-profit organization that prioritizes the retention and expansion of local businesses. Since 1987, the organization has encouraged business growth, created jobs, and built on local community assets in five Wyoming municipalities: Fort Laramie, LaGrange, Lingle, Torrington, and Yoder.
To learn more about Go Goshen, please visit: https://gogoshen.com/about/
