PROSPER, TX – January 31, 2025 – The Prosper Police Department has been awarded a $49,068 grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation® to improve its emergency response efforts. This funding was put towards the purchase 21 Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), equipping officers with lifesaving tools to respond to sudden cardiac arrest incidents.
A celebratory event and check presentation were held on Wednesday, January 29, to commemorate the grant. Attendees included members of the Prosper Police Department, local Firehouse Subs® franchisee Vance Reynolds, and representatives from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation.
“We are grateful to the Foundation and our local Firehouse Subs for this lifesaving gift,” said Chief Doug Kowalski of the Prosper Police Department. “The new AEDs will address a vital need for emergency medical equipment, enabling officers to assist during cardiac emergencies by restoring a normal heartbeat.”
Since 2005, Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation has awarded more than $92 million in grants to public safety organizations across the United States. This grant to the Prosper Police Department is one of more than 120 awards, totaling $2.8 million, announced in 2025 to provide essential lifesaving equipment.
About Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation®
Founded in 2005, the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation® is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting first responders and public safety organizations. The Foundation provides lifesaving equipment, education, disaster relief, and scholarships to ensure communities are equipped to handle emergencies. To date, it has awarded more than 6,745 grants totaling over $92 million. Support for the Foundation is made possible by donations from Firehouse Subs restaurant guests and other generous contributors. Visit FirehouseSubsFoundation.org to learn more.
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