Firehouse Subs Presents $8,239 To Manchester Fire Dept For Gear

Londonderry NH

16 August, 2021

11:15 AM

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MANCHESTER, NH - The City of Manchester Fire Department was presented $8,239.70 by Firehouse Subs Manchester Franchise owner Daniel Pettit Saturday at a "Touch A Truck" event held at the company' Manchester location. The funding will be applied toward the purchase of two Lokhead Fire Rescue winch kits, which will be used to ensure greater life-saving capabilities for first responders in the community. Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation continues to be a valuable resource to first responders throughout the country and has provided an $8,239.70 critical grant award to the City of Manchester Fire Department. "This equipment is so important to the City of Manchester as it will help us perform technical rescues in a safe manner, not only for our members but for the individuals relying on our ability to safely and expeditiously rescue them from inherently dangerous situations," said Manchester Fire Assistant Chief Matthew Lamothe. "During these unique and difficult times, we're so thankful to Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation and our local Firehouse Subs here in Manchester." During the most recent grant cycle, the Foundation awarded 120 grants to public safety organizations nationwide. The 120 grants total nearly $2.5 million and were given to organizations in need of critical lifesaving equipment. 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. Please consider supporting a Firehouse Subs restaurant near you. 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 its inception, Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation has granted more than $60 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.