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KEY LARGO VOLUNTEER FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT

TO RECEIVE CRITICAL RESCUE EQUIPMENT

Grant to Purchase Tools to Support Special Response Team for Vehicle Extrications

KEY LARGO, Fla. (August 3, 2009) – The slumping economy has left no fire department untouched across the country. But thanks to a $10,000 grant, the Key Largo Volunteer Fire Rescue Department will be able to purchase new hydraulic extrication equipment and a trailer to house the new gear. The equipment will allow the department to continue its long history of state-of-the art training in vehicle extrication response techniques, and enhance its ability to provide the highest level of emergency response to the residents and visitors in the community.

The donation is being awarded by Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company and Papa John’s Risk Services Corporation. The new equipment will enhance the ability of the department’s special response team to respond and train firefighters in state-of-the-art techniques in vehicle extrication. The department responds to over 500 emergency incidents per year, with the majority involving motor vehicle accidents in the area. Keith Krueger of the local Papa John’s franchise, Paradise Pizza, Inc., helped identify this specific community need in Key Largo.

"Due to budgetary constraints we have been challenged to secure new equipment, and this grant will allow us to continue our high level of service to the community," said Fire Chief Sergio Garcia.

"The new equipment will allow us to respond more effectively to emergencies, and ultimately help keep our community safer."

Chief Garcia, Key Largo firefighters and executives from Papa John’s Risk Services and Fireman’s Fund will come together for a special event where the grant will be presented and a discussion of the new equipment will be on display:

Date/Time: Location:

August 3, 10:30 a.m. 1 East Drive

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The grant package is part of a nationwide philanthropic program funded by Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company. The program is designed to provide needed equipment, training and educational tools to local fire departments. Since 2004, Fireman’s Fund has issued grants to over 1,100 different departments totaling more than $21 million. Independent insurance agencies/brokers that sell Fireman’s Fund products are able to direct these grants to support fire stations in their communities.

"This is a great opportunity for us to support the community," said Susan Humphrey with Papa John’s Risk Services Corporation. "Papa John’s is honored to award this important grant to help keep residents of Key Largo safer."

About Risk Services Corporation

Risk Services Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Papa John’s International, serves as an insurance agency and resource to hundreds of Papa John’s Pizza franchises across the country. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, Papa John’s is the world’s third-largest pizza company. For seven years running, consumers have rated Papa John’s number one in customer satisfaction among all national Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) chains in the highly-regarded American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). For more information about the company or to order pizza online, visit Papa John's at www.papajohns.com.

About Fireman’s Fund

Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company is a premier property and casualty insurance company providing personal and commercial insurance products nationwide. It is rated 'AA-' by Standard & Poor’s Rating Services. Founded in 1863 with a mission to support firefighters, Fireman’s Fund continues this effort today through its national philanthropic work. Fireman’s Fund is a member of the Allianz Group (NYSE: AZ), one of the world’s largest providers of insurance and other financial services. For more information, visit www.firemansfund.com

Contact: Ron Mori  T. 312.456.503 rmori@ffic.com