Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada® Gives Peterborough First Responders Equipment Grant

Peterborough Fire Services has been named a 2024 grant recipient by Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada®, receiving $35,956 to increase lifesaving capabilities in Peterborough.

The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada has awarded 369 grants to public safety organizations since 2015. Photo courtesy of The City of Peterborough.

The grant was used to purchase Paratech Lifting Bags for the department.

“We are grateful to the Foundation and our local Firehouse Subs® in Peterborough for awarding us this grant,” said Chris Snetsinger, Peterborough Fire Services, Fire Chief. “The new Paratech Lifting Bags will fulfill a critical need within our department and allow our first responders to safely lift and stabilize extremely heavy objects during rescue operations, improving our ability to quickly free trapped victims and enhance community safety during emergencies.”  

This grant is one of 18 Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada grants awarded to public safety organizations during the most recent grant cycle. The 18 grants will provide lifesaving equipment valued at more than $504,000 across Canada.

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