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Lifesavers Arrive: Firehouse Subs Grant Boosts Sheriff's Office
9 Jun
Summary
- Caldwell County Sheriff's Office received a $16,392 grant.
- Grant will fund five new automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
- New AEDs are compatible with EMS equipment for faster response.
The Caldwell County Sheriff's Office has been awarded a grant of $16,392 from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. This significant contribution will be used to acquire five new automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and essential accessories.
These new devices are crucial replacements for the department's current aging AED units, which are no longer eligible for recertification. The existing AEDs are strategically located in the jail, courthouse, and kitchen, with one assigned to the patrol division. The acquisition of these new units will ensure continued availability of life-saving equipment.
A key advantage of the new AEDs is their compatibility with the equipment carried by Caldwell County EMS on their ambulances. This interoperability is expected to facilitate quicker patient transfers and improve overall emergency response coordination within the county.
Nationwide, the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation has a long-standing commitment to supporting public safety organizations. Since its inception in 2005, the Foundation has disbursed over $107 million through more than 7,200 grants to first responders across the United States.
