Get to Know the Hilarious, Hardworking Team Behind FDC Videos

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April 05, 2024 21 Comments

At Fire Department Coffee, we’re fueled by three things: Caffeine, laughter, and caffeine.

Did we say caffeine twice? Maybe we did. Moving on.

These three things get us through the day — every day — and we know it’s the same for many of you. And once we’ve loaded up on our morning coffee, if we’re not on the job awaiting a call, we need to find some kind of outlet for all that pent-up coffee-powered energy. So we grab a camera and make videos to show you all a slice of life at Fire Dept. Coffee and at fire stations across the country.

If you’re reading this, you’ve probably seen plenty of them. And maybe you're curious about the masterminds and social media stars behind those side-splitting videos? Look no further, because we're brewing up a special behind-the-scenes look at the amazingly funny and talented individuals who make Fire Dept. Coffee the brand it is today!

Jason Patton

He’s the VP of Fire Dept. Coffee. He’s the bald head, the wide eyes, and the booming voice exploding from your phone when you thought you had the volume much lower. He’s Jason Patton, and he’s the comedic brain behind countless FDC videos.

Jason is a firefighter-paramedic in Florida, and we met him through his own social channels, Fire Department Chronicles, which has amassed millions of followers on all major social platforms. When we joined forces, he helped take Fire Dept. Coffee to the next level. He’s a serious firefighter with an incredible ability to find humor in literally any scenario. Some might say too many scenarios. But we can’t get enough, and whenever his eyes light up with his next idea for a video, we know it’s going to be a good one.

Where You Can Follow Jason: YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok

Firefighter Fenton

His wife calls him Brent, but the rest of us know Brent Fenton simply as “Firefighter Fenton.”

He’s a longtime firefighter-paramedic, hazmat technician and a captain with the Daisy Mountain Fire & Medical in Arizona. Like Jason, Fenton built his own following on social media on the strength of his short, hilarious videos that shine a light on the realities — and the absurdities — of life as a firefighter.

You can’t miss him, what with his signature bushy mustache and overpowering, high-pitched scream. Fenton joined the FDC team more than four years ago, and he immediately fit right in with our crew. His over-the-top humor and inexhaustible supply of energy keep us going and have led to some of our best videos ever.

Where You Can Follow Firefighter Fenton: YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok

Randy James

Randy James is a driver engineer and a paramedic for the Rockford Fire Department. He had a front-row seat to watch FDC founder Luke Schneider build this company from scratch. When he saw how busy Luke was getting with FDC, he offered to jump in and join the mission. Today, he’s also our Director of Brand Relations, working closely with our partners to drive brand awareness through social media and content creation.

Along the way, he’s become a regular in our social media videos, and his calm, understated presence provides the perfect contrast to some of our larger-than-life personalities (AKA Jason and Fenton). Randy is subtly hilarious in his own right, knowing just the right moments to deliver his deadpan humor into the mix.

Natalie Adasiewicz

Ten years as an Army National Guard combat medic. Ten years as a city of Rockford firefighter/paramedic. And three years as one of the most important members of the FDC team.

Natalie Adasiewicz is the real deal. If you’ve seen her in our videos, you know she doesn’t back down from anyone. Firefighters like Natalie are showing young women everywhere that a career in the fire service is well within their reach. It just takes hard work — and a good sense of humor. Which Natalie delivers every day, no matter which job she’s working.

When she’s not on the job, you can find her at her local Cross-Fit gym, getting ever stronger. Or getting her newest tattoo.

Where You Can Follow Natalie Adasiewicz: TikTok

Brad Flaherty

Brad Flaherty, though not a firefighter, plays a crucial role as Fire Dept. Coffee's Chief Creative Officer, shaping the brand's success. His background in graphic design and hand lettering caught the attention of founder Luke Schneider in 2016. Since then, Brad's creative brilliance has driven everything from the iconic logo to the dynamic coffee bag designs, cementing his position as a key member of the Fire Dept. Coffee team. Beyond design, Brad also contributes to social media memes, directs video and photo shoots, and occasionally portrays the chief, although he has retired from this role due to his children's distress over his shaved beard.

Where You Can Follow Brad Flaherty: Instagram

Josh Kennedy

Josh Kennedy is a former Marine who served worldwide for six years on active duty and two more as a reservist. He’s a musician, pounding on the drums since age 7, and now performs with his band.

He’s a firefighter, of course, going on five years with the Rockford Fire Department. And he’s a natural-born performer, son of a playwright, and he puts his theater skills on display in front of the camera for FDC on a regular basis. Tall and lean and fully capable of keeping a straight face while coffee is repeatedly dumped on his head, this man can do it all. He’s been an awesome addition to the FDC team.

Lance Woodruff

Lance Woodruff always knew that he wanted to be a firefighter, and he got his start at a young age. It was the adrenaline rush of each new call and the feeling that always comes from helping others.

The comedy came later, but it came just as naturally. Inspired by the likes of Jason Patton, Lance began making his own comedic social videos whenever he got a break from his full-time firefighter-paramedic gig in Longview, Texas. His videos were so funny that they caught the attention of Jason and other members of the FDC crew. So we invited him to team up with FDC.

From the characters he creates to his casually hilarious delivery, Lance has been a seamless addition to our team. You’ll be seeing a lot more of him soon.

Where You Can Follow Lance Woodruff: Instagram and TikTok

We’re deeply grateful for the opportunity to produce funny videos that deliver smiles and laughs to our audience. Your unwavering support is what drives us forward ... and of course, the coffee. As long as you continue to enjoy and share our content, we'll be here, dedicated to creating more laughter-filled moments for you.

Cheers!

10 Responses

Maleena marvel

April 27, 2026

Hey fire department coffee! You might recognize me from the best of Fenton videos I just want to say hi and I love your videos it makes me laugh every single time when I see one and I’m being a paramedic at my fire station once I’m older!
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Fire Department Coffee replied:
Thank you so much for the kind words and support; that really means a lot to us. We’re glad the videos make you laugh, and that’s awesome you want to be a paramedic one day!! You’re going to do great!

Josh

April 07, 2026

I LOVE Fire Department Coffee, I am a Canadian volunteer firefighter/wildland firefighter I really enjoy doing it and it’s a great way to serve the community. My fellow firefighters are also big fans of FDC and I’ve been supporting FDC for around a year and still loving all the great content and COFFEE!!!!!☕️ The coffee tumbler works great for a cold winters The stickers are fire,🔥 and the hat and shirts look amazing! Thanks for giving us good laughs and supporting fellow firefighters.🚒 👨🏼‍🚒🧯
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Fire Department Coffee replied:
Thank you so much for the support and for taking the time to comment on our blog! It really means a lot, especially coming from a fellow firefighter up in Canada. We are glad you and your crew are enjoying the coffee and gear. Most of all, thank you for everything you do for your community. Stay safe out there!

Kurt

April 07, 2026

I don’t know which I love more, the coffee or the videos. All I know is that you never drink the coffee while watching the videos or you will wind up spitting out the coffee from the laughter.
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Fire Department Coffee replied:
That is the best kind of problem to have! We are glad you are enjoying both the coffee and the videos. Thank you so much for the support and for taking the time to comment on our blog. It means a lot to us!

Jackson

March 11, 2026

Hey y’all, I love your guy’s videos, there really funny, and Jason, I love your channel to, I am actually subscribed to both of the channels, and I love them both! My dad was actually a firefighter to for a while, but then he retired because he wanted to spend more time with family, He wore the number 43, and worked for the SCFD (Sugarcreek Township Fire Department which is in Ohio) And his number 43, is my basketball number, so I thought that was pretty cool, and yea, but my dad now works as a realtor for KW community partners, so thank you all for your service ( And to any other Firefighter, law enforcement officer, or Someone in the Military) And God Bless, have a great day!!
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Fire Department Coffee replied:
Thank you so much for the kind words and for supporting us! It’s awesome that your dad served with the Sugarcreek Township Fire Department, and carrying his number 43 is a great way to honor that. Wishing you and your family all the best!

Alexis Thoms

December 19, 2025

I love fire dept coffee but we need some of that Coffee in NEW ZEW ZEALAND!!!

AND MORE VIDEOS WITH NATALIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Fire Department Coffee replied:
Thank you for your kind words and support. We are so glad you love our coffee! Stay tuned for more videos with Natalie, and we look forward to serving you again soon!

Chao Chen

November 24, 2025

When I grow up I want to be a firefighter
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Fire Department Coffee replied:
That’s awesome! Keep following that dream! 🚒🔥

Firefighter Ash Pentecost

June 09, 2025

Great videos keep it up from all of us from the Okc Fd have a good day away from the Q word
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Fire Department Coffee replied:
Thank you so much for your continual support, and we will definitely try! Have a great day!

Chris

April 14, 2025

Hey, retired cop here who has been watching Jason for a long time. I remember seeing some of his videos in training classes as relatable comic relief. I learned pretty early in my career which stations had the best bathrooms and best breakfast. More importantly, I learned to always lock my car lest I return to find shenanigans having occurred…. sometimes they occurred anyway with only half the car being washed or “firefighters are my heroes” written in the dirt where it goes unnoticed for a while.

With the number of first responder suicides in this country, I have no doubt you all have helped some people get through a dark time by making them laugh and maybe saved their lives.

Keep up the good work FDC! And for any first responder reading this, know that there are worthy programs out there that “get us” and can help. You’re not alone in the way the job affects you so don’t feel like you’re on an island and can’t be saved. Here are a few of them.

1strc.org
Healing The Hero
Heroes Guiding Heroes Foundation
NAMI Frontline wellness
Roboot Recovery
Outer Circle Foundation
A Badge of Honor
1st HELP

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Fire Department Coffee replied:
Thank you so much for this message, and for your service. It means the world to hear how much the videos and coffee have connected with you over the years. The stories, the laughs, the “creative” firehouse pranks, they’re all part of what makes this community so special. You’re absolutely right, none of us are alone in this, and shining a light on those vital support programs can truly be life-saving. Thanks for being a voice for strength, humor, and healing. Wishing you nothing but good coffee and even better days ahead.

Heide Massato

April 08, 2025

When I was on Charleston’s Fire Department, pranks abound. My best prank was to get my Captain excited about having a German Kirshe Torte made by me for his Birthday. His wife and all the others at the station knew about the prank. Instead of cake layers, I used those long balloons that get shaped into dogs and the like. After carefully place the balloon on the plate, I decorated the balloon just like I would for a cake. It looked beautiful. At lunch, we decided that it was the perfect time. I pulled it out of the fridge and placed it at the head of the table with the sharpest knife I could, citing it would help it cut through the cherries. He took the knife and it exploded whipped cream all over him. Capt. laughed so hard he fell off his chair. It was a beautiful prank. His wife had a new uniform in the car for him.
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Fire Department Coffee replied:
That is legendary! Perfect blend of planning, execution, and teamwork; classic firehouse humor at its finest. The whipped cream explosion and a backup uniform ready? Absolute pro-level prank, you are a master! Thanks for sharing that one, it gave us a good laugh!

Scott A

April 07, 2025

15 years in the fire Dept. PTSD and injuries sidelined me but your coffee and humor has brought life back into me, I thank you for that. Keep the good stuff brewing, your sweat shirts are warm your t-shirts are cool and the cups are original. Your the whole package keep it coming
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Fire Department Coffee replied:
Thank you so much for sharing that with us. We’re beyond grateful to be part of your journey and so glad our coffee and humor could bring some light into your life. Your support means the world to us. Stay strong, and we’ve got plenty more coffee, gear, and good vibes coming your way!