JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 21, 2021 – Following a year filled with worldwide strife – especially for first responders, frontline workers, and restaurants – Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation^® set a new record for the most money ever awarded in a single quarter. The $2.5 million in grants are going to 118 nationwide public safety organizations and will be put toward the purchase of critical lifesaving equipment.

“Just one year ago, the Foundation was unsure of the future in the face of COVID-19 lockdowns and restaurant dine-in restrictions. But thanks to Americans opening their hearts as the country closed down, lifesaving equipment is being put in the hands of first responders who desperately need it,” said Robin Peters, executive director, Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation.

“We’re so thankful for the support from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation and our local Firehouse Subs restaurant,” said John Cermak, Fire Chief, North Country Regional Fire Authority, and the grant recipient of a LUCAS 3 Automated Chest Compression System through the Foundation’s COVID-19 Disaster Relief Fund. “The LUCAS device enables our first responders to give continuous, consistent chest compressions in cardiac resuscitations, providing the best chance to the citizens of our local community to survive a cardiac arrest. It will also improve the safety of the department’s first responders during COVID-19 by minimizing absorption of aerosolized virus particles during manual CPR.”

Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation awards grants on a quarterly basis which are given to first responders and non-profits that support community safety. A majority of the grants provided go toward purchasing lifesaving equipment for first responder organizations. Equipment examples include firefighter PPE (personal protective equipment) ($1,000-$1,300), thermal imaging cameras ($10,000), automated external defibrillators (AEDs) ($1,500), all-terrain vehicles ($20,000) and vehicle extrication tools ($25,000).

Since 2005, lifesaving equipment like this and much more has been awarded quarterly to first responder organizations thanks to Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. Established in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Firehouse Subs founders, Chris Sorensen and Robin Sorensen traveled to Mississippi where they fed first responders, as well as survivors. As they returned to Florida, exhausted and exhilarated, they knew more could be done, and the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation was born. Over the past 15 years, the Foundation has awarded grants totaling more than $57 million in 49 states and Puerto Rico.

To learn more about Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation or donate online, 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 funding resources, lifesaving equipment, prevention education, and training and disaster relief support to first responders and public safety organizations. Since inception, Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation has granted more than $57 million to hometown heroes in 49 states and Puerto Rico.

Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation is honored to be listed as a four-star nonprofit organization by Charity Navigator, the nation’s largest and most-utilized evaluator of charities. This is their highest designation. 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 Fi

The city of Colorado Springs (CO) is seeking bids for Fire Station 23, which will be located at the current fire headquarters building at 375 Printers Parkway, reports SoutheastExpress.org.

Bids are due by May 14 and the winning bid will be awarded on May 26, with a notice to proceed issued on June 4. The project—which will cost $5 million and is being funded with the issuance of certificates of participation—is expected to take up to a year to complete.

The new station will house Engine 23 and a crew of four.

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Smithfield (RI) town officials recently approved plans for a new fire station in the northeast part of town, reports ValleyBreeze.com.

The proposed two-story building will feature a three-bay station atop a 2.69-acre lot at 321 George Washington Highway at the corner of Lydia Ann Road, the report said. Officials noted that it will have a traditional station design with red brick and stonework.

New Berlin, WI – Conway Shield, known for its best-in-class leather shields, fire and law enforcement products and technical training, acquired Chief’s Choice on March 18, 2021. Chief’s Choice product line is best known for its turnout gear cleaner and apparatus wash, including truck wash, diamond plate polish, bug remover, glass cleaner, degreaser and more.

“Adding the line of Chief’s Choice products just makes sense for us,” explains James Conway, CEO, Conway Shield. “We exist to support our first responder customers with what they need to do their jobs. Maintaining their gear and apparatus with the right cleaners, while also removing dangerous carcinogens that are unavoidable in this line of work, is incredibly important.”

Chief’s Choice products are now available on the Conway Shield website and through distributors across the country. For questions regarding Chief’s Choice or information on how to become a distributor, contact sales@conwayshield.com.

About Conway Shield
Founded by Paul Conway in 1985, Conway Shield started as a cottage industry making the leather identity shields used on the helmets of firefighters, a market that remains a cornerstone of the business. From day one, Conway Shield has been committed to producing the highest quality, most professional-looking shield available. The same philosophy extends to everything else they do, offering only the products they would trust with their own lives. In addition to leather shields, Conway Shield offers equipment, apparel cleaning supplies, training and mental resilience education to people in the firefighting and law enforcement communities. Learn more at www.conwayshield.com.  

HAIX^® is looking for firefighters who are tired of wearing their old rubber boots and want a chance to get their feet into a pair of leather boots. HAIX^® would like entrants to tell us why they would like a new pair of leather firefighting boots and include a photo of their current boots. HAIX^® will choose 10 lucky winners from our pool of entries to receive a free pair of HAIX^® Fire Hunter^® USA boots.

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Ten winners will be selected from all entries after close of contest and will be notified via email.

Each entrant must be over 18, be an active-duty firefighter, and live in the United States or Canada. Other terms and conditions apply. See website contest page for details.

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About HAIX Group: HAIX Group is a global footwear maker for professionals involved in firefighting, EMS, safety, law enforcement, forestry, and more to provide them with the best possible shoes to assist them safely and comfortably in a variety of situations. Utilizing German engineering and extensive experience, the company sets out to offer improved functionality and state-of-the-art innovation for the best shoes on the market. HAIX consistently works to improve its products to the satisfaction of its customers.