Firehouse Subs Donates $39K Worth of Equipment to Arlington Firefighters, Falls Church Police

Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation donated two Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) tactical protective suits worth more than $19,700 to the Arlington County Fire Department and an AVATAR® II Search and Rescue Robot worth more than $19,300 to the City of Falls Church Police Department.

The robot will allow law enforcement to remotely inspect dangerous situations and gather video and audio intelligence, keeping personnel safe in dangerous situations. The donated suits will help protect the department’s bomb technicians and explosive canine handlers in explosive-related situations.

The Foundation has donated more than $6.3 million to first responders and public safety entities across the nation, including more than more than $293,100 in Virginia.

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 has given $6.3 million to hometown heroes in 36 states and Puerto Rico, including more than $293,100 in Virginia.

LOCAL FUNDRAISING INITIATIVES
Each restaurant recycles leftover, five-gallon pickle buckets and sells them to guests for $2. 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.

ABOUT FIREHOUSE SUBS
Firehouse Subs® is a fast casual restaurant chain with a passion for Hearty and Flavorful Food, Heartfelt Service and Public Safety. Founded by former firefighters and brothers Chris Sorensen and Robin Sorensen, Firehouse Subs is a brand built on decades of fire and police service, the highest quality meats and cheeses piled higher, steaming hot subs, and its commitment to saving lives through the creation of Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. The founders are the real deal, the food is their creation, and the company is built upon a family of franchise operators who share their same passion for serving others. Firehouse Subs consistently ranks No. 1 among fast casual brands in the categories of food quality, taste and flavor, and friendly service; for the last two years Franchise Business Review has ranked it No. 1 in franchisee satisfaction, and in 2012, the brand earned first place honors in the sandwich category in the Nation’s Restaurant News Consumer Picks study.

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Headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla.