Grande Prairie Fire Department gets $51,000 boost from Firehouse Subs' organization

The Grande Prairie Fire Department (GPFD) received a $51,997 boost from a local business and its national safety organization to purchase much-needed safety equipment. The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada , along with local Firehouse Subs representatives, presented the cheque on Sept. 16 outside the local business.The donation allows GPFD to purchase nine sets of bunker gear, including flame-fighter coats and pants. Bunker gear is essential to firefighter safety, providing criti