09-30-16 MORE THAN $29000 AWARDED TO AREA FIRST RESPONDERS

WHO

Attendees include local first responders, Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Executive Director Robin Peters, Firehouse Subs Area Representatives Tim Goss, Shawn Hooks and Billy Mitchell, and Firehouse Subs Franchisees David Pifer and Tom Davidson.

WHEN

Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016 at 2:30 p.m.

WHERE

Firehouse Subs Restaurant

1820 Gunbarrel Rd.

Chattanooga, TN 37421

DONATION DESCRIPTION

East Ridge Police Department received 10 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and accessories worth $10,539. The awarded AEDs will help ensure the department is prepared to provide medical assistance if an individual goes into cardiac arrest.

Chattanooga Fire Department received forcible entry tools worth $18,908. The awarded tools will help ensure firefighters are prepared to enter buildings and rescue victims quickly and safely.

ABOUT FIREHOUSE SUBS PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION

In 2005, Firehouse Subs created the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation with the mission of providing funding, life-saving equipment, and educational opportunities to first-responders and public safety organizations. Through the non-profit 501(c)(3), Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation has given more than $20 million to hometown heroes in 46 states, Puerto Rico and Canada, including more than $955,000 in Tennessee.

IN-RESTAURANT FUNDRAISING INITIATIVES

Each restaurant recycles leftover, five-gallon pickle buckets, available to guests for a $2 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.

Connect:

@savinglives

Facebook.com/FirehouseSubsFoundation

www.firehousesubs.com/foundation

CONTACT:
Tori Andrews
firehousesubs@zimmerman.com
(850) 668-2222

and

Bruce Garner
Public Information Director

Chattanooga Fire Department

Office: 423-643-5625

Cell: 423-421-4278

Email: bgarner@chattanooga.gov

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