Grant is part of more than $96 million given by Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation to support safety across the U.S.
SPENCERPORT, NY (May 4, 2025) – As first responders continue to serve people who live in the Village of Spencerport, Town of Ogden, and southern portion of the Town of Parma, it’s important that the Spencerport Fire District remains properly equipped to handle all emergencies. Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation® recognized the need for new lifesaving equipment and recently awarded a grant for around $40,000 to purchase 31 new Scott Air Cylinders.
This grant covers the cost to replace current air cylinders that are nearing the end of their service life. This will provide Spencerport firefighters with a consistent supply of breathing air when responding to emergency calls where it’s necessary to use a self contained breathing apparatus. The new air cylinders ultimately improve the lifesaving capabilities of first responders when called into action.
“We are grateful to the Foundation and our local Firehouse Subs® in Greece for providing us with this invaluable funding,” said Aaron Baker, Public Information Officer of the Spencerport Fire District. “The added benefit of having the very best equipment on hand means everything in an emergency when every second counts.”
For the past 19 years, charitable donations have been the driving force behind Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation supporting first responders and public safety organizations nationwide.
The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation has awarded 6,841 grants valued at over $96 million to public safety organizations since 2005. This grant is one of 87 the Foundation awarded during the most recent grant cycle. The 87 grants will provide critical lifesaving equipment valued at more than $2.1 million across the U.S.
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 $96 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!