GRANT AWARDED

​Choctaw, Louisiana
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As first responders continue to serve the Choctaw community, it’s important that Choctaw Volunteer Fire Department remains properly equipped to handle all emergencies. Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation recognized our need for new lifesaving equipment and recently awarded us a $37,277.59 grant to purchase Hurst (Jaws of Life) extrication tools.

The new Hurst (Jaws of Life) extrication tools will replace an obsolete set of hydraulic, pump operated extrication tools and ultimately improve our lifesaving capabilities when called into action. 

“We are grateful to the Foundation and our local Firehouse Subs in Thibodaux, Louisiana, for providing us with this invaluable funding,” said Willie Andras, Chief of the Choctaw Volunteer Fire Department. “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 6,914 grants valued at over $98 million to public safety organizations since 2005. This grant is one of 65 the Foundation awarded during the most recent grant cycle. The 65 grants will provide critical lifesaving equipment valued at more than $1.7 million across the U.S.

To donate and learn more, visit any Firehouse Subs restaurant or the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation website:

FirehouseSubsFoundation.org