SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Volunteer fire departments and first responders received grants Saturday to be used towards life-saving equipment.

The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation said in a news release that they gave a combined total of $59,584 to the Split Rock Fire Department and Lennox Area Ambulance to be used towards life-saving equipment in their communities.

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The Split Rock Fire Department received $35,247 to purchase Hurst electric extrication tools, known as “jaws of life”, which are used to rescue victims of accidents from compressed areas, especially during a fatal car crash.

The Lennox Area Ambulance received $24,337 to purchase radios, pagers, and a repeater to ensure better communication between their EMTs.

The neighboring Minnesota community of Beaver Creek will also receive a grant for $37,753, according to Firehouse.

The Firehouse Subs Public Safety foundation is a non-profit that provides lifesaving equipment, prevention education, scholarships, disaster relief, as well as supporting military veterans.

Previous grants have given first responders access to things like rescue boats, decontamination kits, defibrillators, K9s, extrication equipment, and more.

“The new equipment will fulfill a critical need within our department and allow our first responders to perform their duties faster and safer within our community,” said Matthew Penning, Chief of Split Rock Fire Department in the news release.