June 21, 2023 14 Comments
Fire Dept. Coffee finally has its own fire truck.
And not just any truck. It’s a fully loaded Rosenbauer Avenger that will be ready to respond with humanitarian relief during emergencies and natural disasters.
The truck is equipped with supplies and resources to provide humanitarian relief and help meet the basic needs of those citizens affected by a disaster, as well as to support the first responders on the scene.
We’ve been so fortunate to have found the perfect collaboration opportunity in Rosenbauer America. It started with a conversation at the FDIC International conference last year. The team at Rosenbauer saw our vision and they were fully on board, bringing their own idea and, of course, their incredible truck that they helped us adapt in countless ways to fit the need.
Rosenbauer also provided the Avenger Engine, hundreds of man hours of labor on the build, and many of the technical systems and equipment that made this project possible.
Along the way, we gathered the support of several other organizations who donated equipment to ensure that this truck was filled with everything we’d need to meet the basic needs of citizens and first responders.
So we owe a special debt of gratitude to companies like Deployed Logix, STIHL, Bullard, Milliken & Company, Rocky Boots and ZOLL. Their support is what helped this project go from a good idea to a fully functional, mobile support vehicle.
When people lose their basic needs, their needs stay basic. And that’s what the new Fire Dept. Coffee truck brings to the scene.
We’ll start with the obvious. As a coffee company, we don’t go anywhere without bags and cans of coffee. So the truck is equipped with two industrial-sized coffee brewers that will enable us to keep pots of delicious coffee ready for affected community members, first responders and anyone else working at the scene.
We’ve also got multiple refrigerators on the truck that we’ll keep stocked with cans of Nitro Cold Brew, bottles of water and other cold beverages and food.
During storms or other natural disasters, sometimes the first and most important thing you need to do is escape the elements. So we reached out to Deployed Logix and the company donated an ASAP-12 Rapid Shelter System. It’s a 12’x16’ mobile shelter that can be set up by two people in 60 seconds.
Rocky Boots stepped up to donate blankets for the truck. We’ve also got clean clothes for people to change into, as well as other necessities, including items for pets.
Thanks to our friends in the Textile Business at Milliken, the truck is equipped with a full-sized washer and dryer for those times when doing a quick load of laundry is the simplest thing you can do to help people feel refreshed and clean during an emergency.
Deployed Logix also donated a Technical Decon Shower Unit to work with the truck’s on-demand water heater for emergency decontamination. This shower can also be used as a hygiene shower to accommodate more basic sanitation needs. Bullard donated boxes of sanitary wipes for quick cleanups.
ZOLL specializes in medical devices to treat patients suffering from serious cardiopulmonary and respiratory conditions. They were excited to donate an automated external defibrillator (AED) for the truck. We also have a selection of other basic medical equipment that will be a valuable resource and supplement the primary medical responders, as needed.
The fire truck also comes equipped with generators to ensure that we can power components on the truck. The *Power Take-Off (PTO) Generator, for example, is located under the cab of the truck. PTO generators are highly efficient, using the power from the engine to power equipment and generate electricity.
Sometimes the simplest and most essential thing that must be done is clearing the way to get where you need to be. So we’re grateful to STIHL for donating battery-powered chainsaws that we can keep on the truck to help clear trees, branches and debris.
If you would like to make a contribution, please send us an email with Attention to Randy James at info@firedeptcoffee.com.
As we begin bringing the truck to real life emergency response situations, we’ll undoubtedly discover new ways to support citizens and first responders and new equipment and tools to bring to the scene. Fortunately, this Rosenbauer truck is extraordinarily adaptable, giving us the freedom to optimize the response to fit the needs.
Ultimately, this is all about putting people first and doing anything we can to take care of those who are encountering the most difficult situations. We’re so grateful for everyone who has joined us on this journey.
When the call comes, we’ll be ready.
August 25, 2023
My friend and I are both retired firefighter/ paramedics and we respond to fires and other emergencies with the Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services Canteen out of Crystal Lake. You have a great vehicle with lots of nice equipment to help those involved in a disaster! Our canteen doesn’t have any medical equipment on it because we’re usually paired up with a rehab ambulance. We do have a 4 burner stove to cook food on and a freezer for ice. Maybe we’ll run into you guys at an emergency.
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Fire Department Coffee replied:
We’d love to thank you all for your service! Please feel free to use the discount code 15FR to receive 15% off all your future orders! We hope to all meet in person one day!
July 01, 2023
Your company is amazing, and what you do for your community is beyond awesome. As a Veteran of both firefighting, 8 years and U.S Army 4 years I absolutely love this truck and the idea of the truck. Keep up the great work y’all do
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Fire Department Coffee replied:
Thank you for your support and service, John!
June 29, 2023
Someone from my company will be reaching out to you to see how we can support your efforts. Please feel free to email me if there is a specific person I can direct them to.
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Fire Department Coffee replied:
Thank you so much, David! We look forward to hearing from your team!!
June 29, 2023
This is outstanding. You guys make me proud to be a firefighter, albeit retired. If you guys ever get an MCI, I’d love to help. Drop me a line. Thanks for everything you do.
Matt, DC.
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Fire Department Coffee replied:
We are so grateful to be able to give back and we truly appreciate your support, Matt!
June 29, 2023
This is beyond amazing! Not only do you guts have amazing coffee, you help veteran firefighters, you have been beyond kind and helpful when I’ve needed it, now you will be a hero too so many more in need at their weekest moments. Thank you for everything you guys do! You truly are heroes that go way beyond dury. ❤️🔥☕️🚒
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Fire Department Coffee replied:
We so are beyond grateful for your support of our coffee and mission, Christie! Supporting firefighters and those who dedicate their lives to protecting others is truly important to us! Thank you so much!
June 28, 2023
What a fantastic idea!! I love the new truck!! I’m not a firefighter…I’m an RN who worked nightshift x 37 years. I respect & feel a “kinship” with firefighters, police, and EMS personnel. Thank you for your excellent coffee…and when I retire perhaps I can help out!!! May God continue to bless Fire Dept Coffee!!!
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Fire Department Coffee replied:
Thank you for your kind words and for all you do! We truly appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again in the future!
June 28, 2023
There is no replacement for planning and project completion. Congratulations on demonstrating “mission” is not just words!
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Fire Department Coffee replied:
Thank you, Bill! We are dedicated to making a difference in the first-responder community and are honored to be able to turn our mission into reality!
June 28, 2023
You guys rock. This is exactly the kind of thing I expect out of my brothers and ssisters.Coming up with actual working ideas that benefit the community and ourselves. This is the stuff that makes me proud to have been a firefighter.
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Fire Department Coffee replied:
Thank you so much, Donald! We are so grateful to have the opportunity to give back to our fellow firefighters and first responders, and we wouldn’t be able to do all we do without you. We appreciate your support more than we can say!
June 28, 2023
That is awesome! Great job for doing this! Keep up the great work and stay safe brothers and sisters!
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Fire Department Coffee replied:
Thank you, Jason! We will continue to do our best!
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Jonathan Lucas
September 11, 2023
Love the new truck. Great idea…this will be a valuable resource…thanks for getting this going.
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Fire Department Coffee replied:
Thank you for your kind words and support!