Grant is part of more than $86 million given by Firehouse Subs Public Safety
Foundation to support safety across the U.S
OPELIKA, Ala. – Opelika Fire Department has been named a 2024 grant recipient
by Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation®, receiving $41,723 to ensure Opelika is
safer than ever. The grant will be used to purchase Holmatro extrication tools for
the department and will ensure our community is better prepared for emergencies.
“We are committed to helping organizations such as Opelika Fire Department
continue their lifesaving work. We are honored to be able to award this grant and
do our part to ensure that Opelika is safer for everyone, including first responders,”
said Robin Peters, Executive Director, of Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation.
The extrication tools will be used to mitigate delays in the event of vehicle
entrapment incidents. This suite of tools sets the standard for battery-powered
technology, and it will be a vital additional resource for the department as it
continues to equip its first responders with the best life-saving equipment available.
For the past 18 years, charitable donations have been the driving force behind
Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation® supporting first responders and public
safety organizations nationwide. To learn more about Firehouse Subs Public Safety
Foundation or donate directly, visit FirehouseSubsFoundation.org.
ABOUT FIREHOUSE SUBS PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION
In 2005, the Firehouse Subs founders established the 501(c)(3), non-profit Firehouse
Subs Public Safety Foundation. The charity provides lifesaving equipment,
prevention education, scholarships and continued education, and disaster relief for
first responders and public safety organizations, as well as support for military
veterans. Since its inception, the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation has awarded
more than $86 million to hometown heroes in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Support
for Canadian first responders is provided through the Firehouse Subs Public Safety
Foundation of Canada.
The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation is honored to be listed as a four-star
nonprofit organization, the highest designation, by Charity Navigator. Charity
Navigator is the nation’s largest and most utilized evaluator of charities. Grant
allocations are made possible thanks to the overwhelming support of Firehouse
Subs restaurants and generous donors. More than 70% of the funds raised for the
Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation come from the generosity of Firehouse
Subs guests and the restaurant brand.