Fire Department Coffee
Fire Department Coffee is an American coffee retailer and coffee roaster based in Rockford, Illinois.[1][2][3] It was founded by Luke Schneider in 2016.[4][5][6][7]
History[edit]
Fire Department Coffee was founded by Luke Schneider, a Navy veteran and former Rockford firefighter and paramedic.[4][8][9] Schneider hired Jason Patton, a fellow firefighter and the YouTuber who created the Fire Department Chronicles comedy channel, as the company’s vice president and made him a part-owner.[4][6][10]
The brand launched its first roasting center in a local strip mall in 2016.[4][8] In January 2021, the company purchased the Al Grace Appliance building in Rockford to use as its international distribution center.[11] Fire Department Coffee also purchased a building to use as its first café location in the 900 block of W. Riverside Blvd in 2022.[12]
They also launched a line of ready to drink coffees in October 2022.[13][14]
Professional mixed martial artist and former UFC champion Stipe Miocic starred in a commercial for Fire Department Coffee in 2020.[15][16][17] In January 2023, the company made a partnership with National Hot Rod Association (NHRA).[18] Its local and national distribution partners and resellers include Meijer,[19] Albertsons, and Candy Cloud.[4]
Charitable donations[edit]
Through its affiliated non-profit organization, the Fire Department Coffee Charitable Foundation, Fire Department Coffee donates a portion of proceeds to provide aid for sick and injured first responders.[11][20]
References[edit]
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- ^ Cornell, Ashley (2022-04-04). "An Illinois Veteran Who Started Fire Department Coffee Leaves The Fire Department To Run The Brewing Business - S Chronicles". Retrieved 2023-05-15.
- ^ "📢 BIG NEWS BREWING! - Fire Department Coffee". deal.town. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
- ^ a b c d e Schmidt, Ann (2022-03-31). "Illinois veteran who launched Fire Department Coffee leaves fire service to run 'brew' business". FOXBusiness. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
- ^ Kurl, Ann Trieger (2021-08-24). "Wake up with Fire Dept. Coffee (and support first responders) - The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
- ^ a b Elyzabeth, Michele (2022-03-28). "Spirit-Infused Fire Dept. Coffee Is A Unique & Delicious Way To Start The Day". LATF USA NEWS. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
- ^ "These Rockford Firefighters Are Making Excellent Small-Batch Coffee". InsideHook. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
- ^ a b "Time To Switch To Fire Department Coffee - Times Square Chronicles". t2conline.com. 2022-07-17. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
- ^ Willis, Lenise (2022-04-15). "These Firefighters Sell Wholesale Coffee and for Good Reason". Gifts & Decorative Accessories. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
- ^ Ortiz, Luli (2019-08-09). "Riviera Beach firefighter goes beyond the call of duty by raising money for charities". WPEC. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
- ^ a b Bodee, Richard. "Fire Department Coffee expands for national distribution". WREX. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
- ^ Carrigan, Andrew. "Fire Department Coffee to open first café location in Rockford". WREX. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
- ^ Bartiromo, Michael (2018-06-06). "Founder of Fire Department Coffee is focused on giving back to injured firefighters, veterans". Fox News. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
- ^ "Ready-to-Drink Fire Department Coffee Review: 4 Delicious Flavors That Will Keep You Powered On-the-Go!". geardiary.com. 2022-09-22.
- ^ "Video: UFC champ Stipe Miocic featured in hilarious coffee commercial". MMA Junkie. 2020-07-29. Retrieved 2023-05-16.
- ^ "How much caffeine does Stipe Miocic Extra Strength Coffee have?". cleveland. 2020-02-28. Retrieved 2023-05-16.
- ^ "Fire Department Coffee releases extra strength version". bevindustry.com. Retrieved 2023-05-16.
- ^ "Fire Department Coffee named Official Coffee of NHRA". Vending Market Watch. 2023-01-31. Retrieved 2023-05-16.
- ^ Davidson, Sarah. "This Veteran-Owned, Firefighter-Run Coffee Company is Set to Blaze Into Retail". ecrm.marketgate.com. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
- ^ "Fire Department Coffee rescues RTD category with spirit-infused Nitro Cold Brew | Dairy Foods". www.dairyfoods.com. Retrieved 2023-05-16.
