Coffee and soft drink manufacturer and distributor
Fire Department Coffee Company type Private Industry Food, Retail Founded 2016; 8 years ago (2016 ) Founder Luke Schneider Headquarters Products coffee, drinks Website www .firedeptcoffee .com
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]
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]
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^ 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 .
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^ "Fire Department Coffee named Official Coffee of NHRA" . Vending Market Watch . 2023-01-31. Retrieved 2023-05-16 .
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^ "Fire Department Coffee rescues RTD category with spirit-infused Nitro Cold Brew | Dairy Foods" . www.dairyfoods.com . Retrieved 2023-05-16 .