The Jefferson Police Department was recently recognized with a grant to purchase emergency equipment.

The police department joined four other public safety entities at a ceremony for grant funds they received through a Firehouse Subs program. The restaurant chain collects donations at their locations to give back to public safety organizations to help purchase life-saving equipment. The Jefferson Police Department received $2,790 earlier in the year and purchased two Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). Police Chief Mark Clouse remarked at the ceremony, which was held at a Firehouse Subs restaurant in Ames earlier this week, that the devices have been used several times since they have been installed in two of the department’s patrol vehicles. A list of the other departments that received grants can be found below.

Story City Fire Department – Extrication Equipment ($30,940)

Des Moines Fire Department – Tripod kit, one winch, two pulleys, four harnesses, helmets, helmet lights and four pair of rope gloves ($10,418)

Altoona Fire Department – A forcible entry simulator ($7,686)

Northern Warren Fire Department – Four radios and chargers ($19,310)