Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation

Life Saving Equipment Donations:Equipment donations impact millions of first responders and public safety organizations across the country. The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation's reach continues to grow. In 2022, 390 public safety organizations were awarded grants and since inception the foundation has impacted 5,798 organizations in 49 states and Puerto Rico. Many public safety organizations now have the critical lifesaving equipment needed to respond to emergency situations. These tools can be, and have been the difference between successful or fatal outcomes.

Disaster Relief:The ability to react swiftly to natural and/or man-made disasters has been an area of growth in funding for the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. With a network of Firehouse Subs restaurants throughout the country, the foundation is able to support immediate disaster relief by using countless resources for food preparation and delivery. Since 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic the disaster releif terspnse expanded to include feeding frontline workers who dedicate themselves tirelessly at emergency departments and hospitals. The restaurants also offer a location for fundraising which helps with the purchase of critical equipment for first responders, better preparing them for future events. From victims, volunteers, first responders and other nonprofit organizations, the Foundation is able to positively impact lifesaving capabilities and collaborate with like organizations at the scene and beyond.

Prevention and Education:Prevention education allows first responders and public safety organizations to raise awareness and offer educational opportunities in an effort to help their community better understand how to prevent tragedies. Fire extinguisher training, preventative education on the dangers and causes of carbon monoxide poisoning and damaging home fires empower members of the community to be better prepared, recognizing the potential for a dangerous situation to occur and having the ability to minimize the hazard.

U.S. Military:2014 saw the establishment and facilitation of our military guideline. Veterans from all military branches, injured in the line of duty, have the opportunity to request and receive adaptive tools and equipment as well as mental health services to enhance their quality of life. Additional support includes collaborations with other military nonprofits, such as Wounded Warrior Project, K9s for Warriors & the Independence Fund, allowing the foundation to partner with like organizations, increasing the scope of our impact.Scholarships and Continued Education:It takes a special type of individual to choose to be a first responder. The foundation provides financial resources for these men and women pursuing a career path in public safety. These men and women put their life on the line everyday to protect others. The foundation partners with accredited schools on scholarship programs for individuals pursuing a career in the public safety sector as well as partnering with scholarship programs that will help advance first responder's careers.