Peterborough Fire Services has been named a 2024 grant recipient by Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada®, receiving $35,956 to increase lifesaving capabilities in Peterborough. The grant was used to purchase Paratech Lifting Bags for the department and will ensure the community is better prepared for emergencies.
"We are grateful to the Foundation and our local Firehouse Subs® in Peterborough for awarding us this grant," said Fire Chief Chris Snetsinger, Peterborough Fire Services. "The new Paratech Lifting Bags will fulfill a critical need within our department and allow our first responders to safely lift and stabilize extremely heavy objects during rescue operations, improving our ability to quickly free trapped victims and enhance community safety during emergencies."
The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada has awarded 369 grants to public safety organizations since 2015. This grant is one of 18 Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada awarded to public safety organizations during the most recent grant cycle. The 18 grants will provide critical lifesaving equipment valued at more than $504,000 across Canada.
To learn more about the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation or to donate online visit firehousesubs.ca/public-safety-foundation.
About Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada®
In 2005, the Firehouse Subs Founders established the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation® in the U.S. with the mission of providing funding, lifesaving equipment and educational opportunities for first responders and public safety organizations. Ten years later, with the opening of the first Canadian Firehouse Subs® restaurant in 2015, the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada® was born. Today, the Canadian Foundation continues the mission of impacting the lifesaving capabilities of local heroes and their communities and has awarded more than $4.1 million throughout Canada.