Typically, firefighters work a 24 hour shift which means that they have to prepare their own meals. Usually, one member of the fire company becomes the station cook, a respected and beloved position. Firefighters love to eat; in general they have become "experts" at determining what good food is. Like the Firehouse Subs ad says, "Firefighters know good food!" I have eaten some of my best food in a firehouse (I wouldn't tell my wife that though!). Our attempt to make this web site a resource for firefighters as well as the public has led me to include some proven firehouse recipes that are sure to please the toughest firefighter food critic. It is my hope that many firefighters will send in their best firehouse recipes. Happy cooking … better yet … happy eating!

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