Clarington Fire receives grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation to purchase gear washer

Clarington, Ontario –  Clarington Emergency and Fire Services received a grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada for $46,612.50 to purchase a specialized, industrial gear washer.

“On behalf of Clarington Fire, I want to thank the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada for this sizeable grant. This new industrial washer will ensure that our firefighters have equipment that is properly sanitized to help minimize their exposure to dangerous carcinogens and toxins,” said Clarington Fire Chief Mariano Perini.

Clarington Fire purchased the professional cleaning and decontamination washer used to clean the breathing apparatus and personal protective equipment. The washer uses specialized technology and different wash cycles to clean and sanitize this equipment from cancer-causing toxins and carcinogens.

Photo above: Jasmine Nellis, Owner of Firehouse Subs Bowmanville presents a cheque to Clarington Fire Chief Perini.

“We know that fire crews are exposed to some nasty toxins through their careers. This washer will help keep their essential gear sanitized and add another level of safety and protection. Clarington Fire is the first department in Durham Region to purchase this cleaning equipment,” added Chief Perini.

Photo above: Industrial gear washer.

Since 2015, the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada has awarded 266 grants to public safety organizations. The grant provided to Clarington Fire is one of eleven awarded in 2021 to public safety organizations across Ontario, totalling $221,000.

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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. 

Media inquiries:
Municipality of Clarington
Leanne Walker
Communications Specialist
905-623-3379 ext. 2217 or lwalker@clarington.net