The Bracebridge Fire Department has been named a 2024 grant recipient by Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada®, receiving $25,425 to increase lifesaving capabilities in Bracebridge. The grant was used to purchase a Bullseye Digital Fire Extinguisher Training System, Dry Chemical Digital Laser Extinguisher and Accessories 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 Huntsville for awarding us this grant,” said Kevin Plested, Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief, Town of Bracebridge. “The Bullseye Digital Fire Extinguisher Training System will fulfill a critical need within our department and allows us to conduct training indoors or outdoors, any time of the year. Expanding our fire prevention program to include fire extinguisher training will increase the safety and well-being of our community members.”

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

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The Fire Department received funding in the amount of $9,183 to purchase six new training manikins.

“We are thankful to Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada and our local Firehouse Subs in Orillia for providing us with this generous funding,” said Mayor Don McIsaac. “Through Firehouse Sub’sPublic Safety Foundation’s support, our Fire Department has six new specialized rescue training manikins, allowing our Fire Fighters to participate in more realistic and diverse training exercises and further enhance our community’s safety.”

Two water rescue manikins, two fire rescue manikins and two auto-extrication manikins were purchased and will be used during simulation rescue training exercises. The manikins vary in body shape and weight to better represent real-life situations.

“With varying weights and body types, these state-of-the-art manikins provide invaluable realism, enabling our Fire Fighters to simulate real-life rescue scenarios,” said Orillia Fire Chief Michael Clark. “Thanks to the support of Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, our teams can enhance their training exercises to better prepare them for the diverse challenges they may face in the field.”

The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada has awarded 332 grants to public safety organizations since 2015. This grant is one of 12 that the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada awarded to public safety organizations during the most recent grant cycle. The 332 grants will provide critical lifesaving and training equipment valued at more than $3.2 million across Ontario.

“The things you do as a business matter,” said Ravish Shah, local Firehouse Subs franchisee. “At Firehouse Subs Orillia, we are thankful for the opportunity to donate to community. If you can help one person, you have achieved something in your life, not just as a business, but as a member of the community.”

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The Fire Department received funding in the amount of $23,105.45 to purchase a 14 ft. rescue boat with an inflation kit, outboard motor and fuel tank.

“We are thankful to Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada and our local Firehouse Subs in Orillia for providing us with this invaluable funding,” said Mayor Steve Clarke. “This new rescue boat is a welcomed addition to the Fire Department’s fleet and will be a valuable piece of equipment in an emergency.”

The new rescue boat will replace an older, smaller model and become the primary vessel used for off-season water emergencies by the Orillia Fire Department.

“The new boat has the capabilities to be used in the water outside of the regular boating season and will play a critical role for river rescues and accessing areas such as Grape Island in an emergency,” said Orillia Fire Chief Michael Clark. “In an emergency, every second counts and having this new equipment on hand increases the Fire Department’s response capacity as we can hold more equipment and people during a rescue.”

The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada has awarded 279 grants to public safety organizations since 2015. This grant is one of 11 that the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada awarded to public safety organizations during the most recent grant cycle. The 11 grants will provide critical lifesaving equipment valued at more than $279,000 across Ontario.

“The things you do as a business do matter,” said Ravish Shah, local Firehouse Subs franchisee. “At Firehouse Subs Orillia, we are thankful for the opportunity we get to donate to this community. If you can help one person, you have achieved something in your life, not just as a business, but as a member of the community.”

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