Whitby Fire and Emergency Services Receives Grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada for Lifesaving Equipment

Whitby Fire and Emergency Services (WFES) responders are now even better equipped to handle emergencies and keep Whitby safe thanks to a grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada. The Foundation awarded WFES $47,634 to purchase Solo Rescue Decon washers.

“We are extremely grateful to Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada and our local Firehouse Subs in Whitby for providing us with this grant and positively impacting our community,” said Mike Hickey, Whitby Fire Chief. “We are grateful to be given the tools needed to continue to keep Whitby residents safe and protected.”

The gear washers will be used to enhance the safety of Whitby firefighters by cleaning their breathing apparatuses and protective gear of residue from combustion gases and soot particles, allowing them to respond to emergencies quickly and efficiently.

Background: Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Of Canada

In 2005, the Firehouse Subs Founders established Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation in the U.S. with the mission of providing funding, lifesaving equipment, and educational opportunities to 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 and continues the mission of impacting the lifesaving capabilities of local heroes and their communities.

The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada has awarded 306 grants to public safety organizations since 2015. This grant is one of 22 Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada awarded to public safety organizations during the most recent grant cycle. The 22 grants will provide critical lifesaving equipment valued at more than $518,000 across Ontario. 

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