ATLANTA FIRE REPORT

 Cooking in the firehouse

is one of the oldest traditions still practiced throughout the fire service. It is believed that cooking in the fire department began during volunteer days many years ago as a way to keep firefighters at the station and avoid spending too much time at the local tavern. 

       The often perceived image was that full time city firefighters cook and that the volleys don’t. Unfortunately, there are a significant amount of instances where this is not the case. The goal is to share with our brothers a few of the recipes used at the quarters of the busiest engine and truck in the city of Atlanta. We will be periodically bringing you new recipes that are simple, affordable and guaranteed to make your “Palate Pop!” 

      The bread broken at Atlanta Fire Company 1 is arguably the best on the Planet! So, when you’re tired of bringing in leftovers from home, eating fast food, or spending an astronomical amount of money on take out, feel free to try a recipe. We hope to make a small difference in preserving this vital tradition in the fire service which is surrounded by legacy, heritage, and company pride.

“I truly believe that the most highly favored aspect of cooking in the fire service is the connection that cooking and simply sharing a meal creates. It brings the rank and file closer, it acts as a channel to create a strong bond of diverse backgrounds amongst crews, strengthens camaraderie, and it ultimately is the nourishment to perform well in mentally strenuous and physically demanding situations on and off the fire ground.”

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Atlanta Fire

Engine Co. 1