Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada, recently donated over $50,000 to the Grande Prairie Fire Department, in a cheque presentation hosted Tuesday September 16th at Firehouse Subs.
The $51,997 will be used for “turnout gear,” which is what firefighters use to help protect them during dangerous encounters that they have on shift, the gear helps protect the firefighters from flames, heat and more.
Grande Prairie Fire Chief Mark Vanwerkhoven, mentioned about how important both the donation and gear is for the department.
“This is significant, this 50 thousand dollars from the Firehouse Charitable Foundation will allow us to purchase 9 sets of turnout gear.”
“Turnout gear is our life safety gear.”
The timing of this grant could not have been better, as the GPFD is expecting to fill 4 new positions in the department, meaning that the brand new turnout gear will be used as soon as possible
Grande Prairie Mayor Jackie Clayton says about how this donation reflects Grande Prairie as a community.
“This grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada reflects the generous and innovative spirit of Grande Prairie and how we are stronger together. The City is thankful for this significant contribution towards community safety.”
This donation is expected to go a long way in both the fire department and the community.
