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Firehouse Subs grant provides North Bay Fire with vital rescue tool

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Close-up of three individuals holding an oversized check for $17,117, presented to the North Bay Fire Control District by the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. The check is labeled for lifesaving equipment and dated February 20, 2025. Description:
Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation presents a $17,117 check to the North Bay Fire Control District on Feb. 20, 2025. The grant funded a chest compression system to aid in cardiac emergencies. (Contributed)

NICEVILLE, Fla. — North Bay Fire Control District has received more than $15,000 in grant funding from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation® to acquire lifesaving rescue equipment, Firehouse Subs has announced.

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The funding allowed North Bay Fire to obtain a chest compression system valued at $17,117. The device provides uninterrupted, contactless compressions at a constant rate and depth during cardiac emergencies, reducing first responder fatigue and increasing patient survival chances.

During an event Thursday at Firehouse Subs in Niceville, Firehouse Subs franchisee Deborah Simon and North Bay Fire representatives gathered for an official check presentation to commemorate the grant.

“Since adding this tool to our arsenal four months ago, it has already made a significant impact,” said Ryan Adair, Battalion Chief, North Bay Fire District.

Five North Bay Fire Control District firefighters stand in front of a fire engine at their station in Niceville, Florida. A chest compression system and its carrying case are displayed in front of them. The crew is dressed in North Bay Fire gear, smiling as they pose with the newly acquired lifesaving equipment funded by the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation.
North Bay Fire Control District firefighters pose with the newly acquired chest compression system at their station in Niceville, Florida. The lifesaving equipment was funded through a $17,117 grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. (Contributed)

“In addition to this case, we’ve seen three other cardiac arrest patients regain pulses and achieve positive outcomes thanks to this lifesaving device. This remarkable outcome would not be possible without the support of the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation.”

One such case reportedly involved a 72-year-old woman who suffered cardiac arrest. North Bay Fire personnel utilized the device to administer compressions for 29 minutes before successfully restoring her pulse.

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The grant is part of the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation’s nationwide initiative to support first responders. Since its inception in 2005, the foundation has awarded more than 6,745 grants totaling over $92 million to public safety organizations across the country.

A group of North Bay Fire Control District firefighters, Firehouse Subs employees, and community members stand inside a Firehouse Subs restaurant in Niceville, Florida, holding a ceremonial check for $17,117. The check is from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation to fund lifesaving rescue equipment. A firefighter holds a chest compression system in front of a mural depicting a football game and a fire truck.
North Bay Fire Control District firefighters and Firehouse Subs employees celebrate a $17,117 grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation at the Firehouse Subs Niceville location on Feb. 20, 2025. The funding provided a chest compression system to enhance emergency response efforts. (Contributed)
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