WHAT
Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation is celebrating $49,769 worth of life-saving equipment grants awarded to The Munson Fire Department, Concord Township Fire Department, Litchfield Fire & Rescue Department and Madison Fire District.
WHO
Attendees include local first responders, Firehouse Subs Franchisees Diane Gregg, Robert Gregg, Matthew Mikola and Christopher Mikola, Firehouse Subs Area Representative Paul Belle and Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Executive Director Robin Peters.
WHEN
Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at 10:30 a.m.
WHERE
Firehouse Subs Restaurant 9209 Mentor Ave. Mentor, OH 44060
DONATION DESCRIPTION
Munson Fire Department received new extrication equipment worth $24,959. The awarded equipment will improve the department’s rescue capabilities for victims in motor vehicle accidents.
Concord Township Fire Department received 500 smoke alarms worth $10,675. These alarms will be installed in homes of elderly, disabled and low-income citizens, helping ensure the community is prepared for fire emergencies. While installing, firefighters will also conduct home safety inspections and fire prevention education for residents.
Litchfield Fire & Rescue Department received a chest compression system worth $13,654. The awarded device will assist first responders by delivering uninterrupted chest compressions at a constant rate and depth to cardiac arrest patients, helping improve a patient’s chance of survival.
Madison Fire District received 25 carbon monoxide detectors (CO) worth $481. The awarded detectors will be installed and serviced in the homes of elderly citizens as part of the city’s “Senior Program.”
ABOUT FIREHOUSE SUBS PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION
In 2005, Firehouse Subs created the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation with the mission of providing funding, life-saving equipment, and educational opportunities to first-responders and public safety organizations. Through the non-profit 501(c)(3), Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation has given more than $18 million to hometown heroes in 45 states and Puerto Rico, including more than $835,488 in Ohio.
IN-RESTAURANT FUNDRAISING INITIATIVES
Each restaurant recycles leftover, five-gallon pickle buckets, available to guests for a $2 donation to the Foundation. Donation canisters on register counters explain the non-profit’s mission and collect spare change, while the Round Up Program allows guests to “round up” their bill to the nearest dollar. All funds raised benefit the Foundation.
Connect: @savinglives Facebook.com/FirehouseSubsFoundation www.firehousesubs.com/foundation
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