OPELIKA FIRE DEPARTMENT AWARDED CRITICAL LIFESAVING UPGRADE FROM FIREHOUSE SUBS PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION

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.