Orangeville Fire receives Lifesaving Equipment Grant Award

The Orangeville Fire Service is better equipped to keep all community members safe, thanks to a grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada. The grant, totalling almost $23,000, will be used to purchase a Bullseye Digital Fire Extinguisher Training System, fulfilling a critical need within the service’s public education section.

“This state-of-the-art unit will provide the community with simulated fire extinguisher training,” said Fire Chief Ron Morden. “The opportunity to train on such equipment will certainly gain positive fire safety knowledge and confidence if ever in an emergency with fire. This is also eco-friendly and can be used indoors or outdoors, with no impact on the environment or health of the users. This training unit will be used for public education at fairs, farmers markets, and other community events.”

“We are committed to helping organizations such as Orangeville Fire Service continue their lifesaving work within local communities,” said Robin Peters, executive director of Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada. “We are honoured to be able to award this grant and do our part to ensure that Orangeville and surrounding areas are safer for everyone, including first responders.”

The Bullseye Digital Fire Extinguisher Training System will be used in Orangeville and the surrounding areas of Town of Mono, Townships of Amaranth and East Garafraxa, providing training, and a level of comfort should an emergency arise where a fire extinguisher was required. Unlike previous training simulators, which utilized live fire, this device is electronic and safe for all ages to use for training. In a recent emergency management survey by the County of Dufferin, many residents admitted they would appreciate and benefit from fire extinguisher training.

The grant was one of 10 Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada awarded to public safety organizations during the most recent grant application period. The 10 grants total more than $221,000.

About 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. Through this registered charity (BN/Registration #83145 2990), Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada has granted more than $1.2 to hometown heroes in Canada.

In-restaurant fundraising initiatives

Each restaurant recycles five-gallon pickle buckets, available to guests for a $3 donation to the Foundation. Donation canisters on register counters explain the non-profit’s mission and collect spare change, while the Round Up Program allows guests to “round up” their bill to the nearest dollar. All funds raised benefit the Foundation.

Pictured from left to right are Kelly Condon, Orangeville Fire Prevention Inspector; Orangeville Fire Chief Ronald Morden; Rory Hunt, Fire Service Specialist, A.J. Stone Company; Christina Raunio, Business Development Manager, Firehouse Subs Canada; Justine O’Brian, Assistant Manager, Firehouse Subs Orangeville; Dwight van Alstine, Orangeville Fire Prevention Officer; Jason Edgar, Franchisee and General Manager, Firehouse Subs Orangeville, and Caitlyn McLeod, Shift Leader, Firehouse Subs Orangeville.