Fire Department Coffee Explained

Fire Department Coffee
Type:Private
Industry:Food, Retail
Founded:2016.
Founder:Luke Schneider
Hq Location City:Rockford, Illinois
Products:coffee, drinks

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

Fire Department Coffee was founded by Luke Schneider, a Navy veteran and former Rockford firefighter and paramedic.[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.[10]

The brand launched its first roasting center in a local strip mall in 2016. 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.

Charitable donations

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.[20]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Love . JB. Popular Rockford Coffee Company Featured in TODAY Show 'Products That Give Back' Segment . 2023-05-15 . Q985 . en.
  2. Web site: Cornell . Ashley . 2022-04-04 . An Illinois Veteran Who Started Fire Department Coffee Leaves The Fire Department To Run The Brewing Business - S Chronicles . 2023-05-15 . en-US.
  3. Web site: BIG NEWS BREWING! - Fire Department Coffee . 2023-05-15 . deal.town . en.
  4. Web site: Schmidt . Ann . 2022-03-31 . Illinois veteran who launched Fire Department Coffee leaves fire service to run 'brew' business . 2023-05-15 . FOXBusiness . en-US.
  5. Web site: Kurl . Ann Trieger . 2021-08-24 . Wake up with Fire Dept. Coffee (and support first responders) - The Boston Globe . 2023-05-15 . BostonGlobe.com . en-US.
  6. Web site: Elyzabeth . Michele . 2022-03-28 . Spirit-Infused Fire Dept. Coffee Is A Unique & Delicious Way To Start The Day . 2023-05-15 . LATF USA NEWS . en-US.
  7. Web site: These Rockford Firefighters Are Making Excellent Small-Batch Coffee . 2023-05-15 . InsideHook . en-US.
  8. Web site: 2022-07-17 . Time To Switch To Fire Department Coffee - Times Square Chronicles . 2023-05-15 . t2conline.com . en-US.
  9. Web site: Willis . Lenise . 2022-04-15 . These Firefighters Sell Wholesale Coffee and for Good Reason . 2023-05-15 . Gifts & Decorative Accessories . en-US.
  10. Web site: Ortiz . Luli . 2019-08-09 . Riviera Beach firefighter goes beyond the call of duty by raising money for charities . 2024-02-04 . WPEC . en.
  11. Web site: Bodee . Richard . Fire Department Coffee expands for national distribution . 2023-05-15 . WREX . en.
  12. Web site: Carrigan . Andrew . Fire Department Coffee to open first café location in Rockford . 2023-05-15 . WREX . en.
  13. Web site: Bartiromo . Michael . 2018-06-06 . Founder of Fire Department Coffee is focused on giving back to injured firefighters, veterans . 2023-05-15 . Fox News . en-US.
  14. Web site: 2022-09-22 . Ready-to-Drink Fire Department Coffee Review: 4 Delicious Flavors That Will Keep You Powered On-the-Go! . geardiary.com.
  15. Web site: 2020-07-29 . Video: UFC champ Stipe Miocic featured in hilarious coffee commercial . 2023-05-16 . MMA Junkie . en-US.
  16. Web site: 2020-02-28 . How much caffeine does Stipe Miocic Extra Strength Coffee have? . 2023-05-16 . cleveland . en.
  17. Web site: Fire Department Coffee releases extra strength version . 2023-05-16 . bevindustry.com . en.
  18. Web site: 2023-01-31 . Fire Department Coffee named Official Coffee of NHRA . 2023-05-16 . Vending Market Watch.
  19. Web site: Davidson . Sarah . This Veteran-Owned, Firefighter-Run Coffee Company is Set to Blaze Into Retail . 2023-05-15 . ecrm.marketgate.com . en-US.
  20. Web site: Fire Department Coffee rescues RTD category with spirit-infused Nitro Cold Brew Dairy Foods . 2023-05-16 . www.dairyfoods.com . en.

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