$45K Grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada Ensures MFD is Better Prepared

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$45K Grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada Ensures Midland Fire Department is Better Prepared

Grant is part of more than $3.2 million given by Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada to public safety organizations across Ontario.

For Immediate Release

(November 30, 2023, Midland ON) Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada announced the award of a $45K grant to Midland Fire Department to ensure first responders have the necessary equipment to keep community members and themselves safe. The grant will be used to purchase a Hurst eDRAULIC® cutter, spreader, and accessories, fulfilling a critical need within the department.

“On behalf of the department and its members, I want to thank the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada and our local Firehouse Subs in Midland for recognizing our needs and awarding funding to provide this equipment,” said Richard Renaud, Director of Emergency Services and Fire Chief “Providing first responders with the right tools is crucial for us to successfully do our jobs.” 

The new Hurst eDRAULIC® cutters and spreaders will allow for significantly faster on-scene setup, extrication, and easier mobility when seconds matter while extricating patients during severe car accidents. Having the appropriate tools on hand makes all the difference in allowing first responders to effectively serve their communities and save lives.

The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada has awarded 331 grants to public safety organizations since 2015. This grant is one of 12 Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada awarded to public safety organizations during the most recent grant cycle. The 12 grants will provide critical lifesaving equipment valued at more than $370,000 across Ontario. 

To donate and learn more, visit any Firehouse Subs restaurant or donate online at Canadahelps.org.    

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 $3.2 million throughout Ontario.