Members of the City of Seminole Fire Rescue showing off their new extraication equipment donated by the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation
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Pinellas County, FL – The City of Seminole Fire Rescue received a nearly $36,000 grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation to purchase new vehicle extrication tools used in emergency rescue operations.
The $35,775 grant was announced Friday, October 10, during a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the grand opening of Firehouse Subs’ 1,400th restaurant in Clearwater, Florida. Seminole Fire Rescue Division Chief Rob Williams completed the grant application.
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Fire Chief William Shobel with Council Member Ray Beliveau (left) and Thom Barnhorn (right) hold up a “prop check” at the event
Fire Chief William A. Schobel expressed appreciation for the support, stating:
“Thank you to Firehouse Subs, the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, and the Seminole City Council for unwavering support, and to the members of Seminole Fire Rescue who made this grant happen. The 36k grant will purchase life-saving extrication tools used to remove a victim of an auto accident from the wreckage. With an average of 150 reported vehicle collisions daily in the Tampa Bay area, these tools are often used to remove the metal from around victims for a safe extrication. The tools will help make firefighters successful in saving lives and facilitate positive outcomes within our community. Thank you to all involved, and support your local Firehouse Subs restaurants because they really do care.”
A celebretory cake of “1400” was at the event to help celebrate Firehouse Sub’s 1400th location
The new extrication equipment will enhance Seminole Fire Rescue’s ability to safely and efficiently free trapped victims following serious vehicle crashes and other emergencies.
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The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation was established in 2005 following Hurricane Katrina by Firehouse Subs founders Chris and Robin Sorensen. Since its creation, the foundation has awarded more than $102 million in grants to 7,013 public safety organizations across all 50 states and Puerto Rico.
Members of the Seminole Fire Rescue and City Council are standing in front of their fire engine.
The Clearwater event also marked a milestone for franchisee Colin Means, who owns and operates five Firehouse Subs locations in Pinellas County. The Seminole restaurant, scheduled to open on Park Boulevard in December, will be his sixth.
A portion of every purchase made at Firehouse Subs restaurants nationwide supports the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, helping provide life-saving equipment and resources to first responders and public safety agencies.
Image of the Original Pickle Bucket, with sales supporting the Safety Foundation.
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