TOMAHAWK - A Northwoods restaurant gave all of today's profits to emergency responders. Tomahawk's bravest served customers at Tomahawk Family Restaurant. The restaurant was busy with customers through the lunch hour. People came in to eat and meet the fire and police crews. Restaurant owner Benny Shabani is donating all of today's profits to the fire and police departments.

"This is the first year, first time and I am hoping to do it every year, just to help them," says Shabani.

Both customers and the departments enjoyed the day.

"I think it's a fun event. It gives us a chance to talk to the public," says John Peeters, Tomahawk Fire Chief.

"We had to come today just to support our wonderful Police Department and Fire Department. They are a bunch of great guys and hard working guys," says Dede, a regular customer.

The money will be split between the fire and police departments. Both departments have plans on how to use the funding. The fire department plans to use the funds to take to the water.

"For us, on the fire side of it, we're going to be looking at a new rescue boat. We've got ten divers on the fire department and our rescue boat is 35 years old. So we're looking at updating the rescue boat and the equipment in that rescue boat," says Peeters.

Meanwhile, the police department wants to add more members to their service. They hope to start a canine unit with the money.

"A canine unit is a rather expensive venture and any money that we can get to put us closer to the unit being deployed is awesome. Any help we can get is appreciated," says Al Elvins, Tomahawk Chief Police Officer.

Story By: Melissa Constanzer