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ATLANTA – The Spalding County Fire Department has been named a 2025 grant recipient by Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation®, receiving $42,163 to enhance its emergency response capabilities. The grant will be used to purchase a spreader, cutter, ram and additional extrication accessories.

These tools are crucial for saving lives as they allow first responders to quickly and efficiently remove trapped victims after motor vehicle accidents and structural collapses.

To commemorate this significant grant, members of the Spalding County Fire Department, local Firehouse Subs® franchisee Mike Criswell and the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation hosted a celebratory event and check presentation on Monday, February 3.

“Thank you to the Foundation and our local Firehouse Subs for their incredible generosity,” said Mike Byrd, Fire Chief, Spalding County Fire Department. “These tools will greatly improve our rescue efforts, allowing our firefighters to handle challenging emergencies like car crashes or structural failures with entrapped individuals.”

Charitable donations have been the driving force behind Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation supporting first responders nationwide. This grant is one of more than 120 awards valued at $2.8 million given to public safety organizations across the U.S., providing critical lifesaving equipment. Since 2005, the foundation has supported first responders with 6,745 grants valued at more than $92 million.

To donate and learn more, visit any Firehouse Subs restaurant or the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation website at FirehouseSubsFoundation.org.

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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 inception, the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation has awarded more than $92 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. Please consider supporting a Firehouse Subs restaurant near you!