South Stormont Fire and Rescue Receives over $23,000 in Grant Funding for Water Rescue Equipment

South Stormont Fire and Rescue recently received a $23,796 grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada to ensure our first responders have the necessary equipment to keep community members and themselves safe. The grant will be used to purchase new water rescue equipment, allowing our department to safely perform water rescue operations in our community.

“We are grateful to the Foundation and our local Firehouse Subs in Orleans for awarding us this grant,” said Bryan McGillis, Mayor of the Township of South Stormont.  “The new water rescue equipment will fulfill a critical need within our department and allow our first responders to better help the people of South Stormont during emergency situations.”   

The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada has awarded 351 grants to public safety organizations since 2015. This grant is one of 19 Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada awarded to public safety organizations during the most recent grant cycle. The 19 grants will provide critical lifesaving equipment valued at more than $530,000 across Canada.  

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

ABOUT FIREHOUSE SUBS PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION OF CANADA

In 2005, the Firehouse Subs Founders established the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation in the U.S. with the mission of providing funding, lifesaving equipment and educational opportunities for first responders and public safety organizations. Ten years later, with the opening of the first Canadian Firehouse Subs restaurant in 2015, the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada was born. Today, the Canadian Foundation continues the mission of impacting the lifesaving capabilities of local heroes and their communities and has awarded more than $3.7 million throughout Canada.