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Fire Department Coffee

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Fire Department Coffee; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
TagsFire Department CoffeeIllinois coffee roastersIndependentRoasts in-house
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Fire Department Coffee is a veteran-owned roastery that combines a passion for high-quality coffee with a commitment to supporting first responders. Founded by a retired firefighter and Navy veteran, the company is known for its unique spirit-infused coffee process and its charitable foundation that assists injured or ill firefighters. They operate as a multi-channel business, offering a wide range of roasts, pods, and instant coffee products.

Ownership
Fire Department Coffee is an independent, veteran-owned business founded by Luke Schneider. It is incorporated as Fire Department Coffee, Inc., which was originally organized as PI Coffee Roasters, Inc. in 2015.
Founded
2016
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is widely recognized for its proprietary spirit-infused coffee line and its mission to support sick and injured firefighters through its charitable foundation.
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources coffee beans from various regions around the world but does not publicly disclose specific farm, farmer, or washing station names. Their offerings consist of various blends and roasts that undergo a testing and evaluation process to ensure environmental and social responsibility.
Notable coffees
  • — Original Medium Roast
  • — Skull-Crushing Espresso
  • — Shellback Espresso
  • — Black Cherry Bourbon Infused Coffee
  • — Backdraft Espresso
In the news

Recent news and media coverage about Fire Department Coffee, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

2025-04-03 · The Manila Times
Firefighter-Run Coffee Company Supports CAL FIRE and Firefighters Nationwide

Fire Department Coffee deployed its custom 'Rescue-1' fire truck on a 2,000-mile journey from Illinois to Southern California to provide support and coffee to crews battling wildfires. This initiative highlights the company's ongoing commitment to supporting first responders through its charitable foundation.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-19. This company overview is not a tasting review. Original tasting reviews are labeled separately when they exist. Ownership, roasting and sourcing details are attributed to documented sources. While the brand states they source beans from around the world, they do not provide a specific list of countries or farm-level details on their website.

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