Fire Department Coffee REVIEW | MacSources

Amazing coffee with a great background story.

I wouldn’t call myself a connoisseur, but I do enjoy a high-quality coffee. Earlier this year, I even started grinding coffee beans rather than just buying pre-ground coffee. If you didn’t think there was a difference, you would be wrong. I’ve tried my hand at brewing coffee the standard way, as a single serving drip, using a French Press, and even roasting beans in a super-elite coffee maker. I’m always eager to try out new coffee brands and with that in mind, I was very excited to try Fire Department Coffee.

It’s a company that is veteran-owned and based in Rockford, Illinois. Fire Department Coffee was founded in 2016 by Luke Schneider, a full-time firefighter/paramedic, and a U.S. Navy veteran. The company’s formation was inspired by the role that coffee plays in helping firefighters stay alert. Fire Dept. Coffee is still run by active and retired firefighters. In addition to employing firefighters, 10% of the net proceeds go back to helping first responders.

Aside from really loving the opportunity to support a company with such a rich background, I was really excited to try out the different flavors of their coffee. They have standard coffees, but they also have spirit-infused coffee as well. I’ve tried that style of coffee before and it’s…