Before You Go…
This year’s fire season has been unpredictable to say the least but there’s one thing that’s certain: the men and women who risk their lives making sure we’re safe deserve as much thanks as we can give them.
What’s the best way to do that? Probably a truck load of money. Maybe the the next best thing? A few tubs of ice cream.
So it’s time to go on a mission to thank those every day heroes. Who knows, maybe they’ll let you hop up into the fire truck and get that perfect insta shot.
Stop #1 — 12:30 PM
Late Brunch
at a historic landmark
What to Know
This was in fact a real fire station built between 1902-1907. It was in operation until the 1950s when it became an antique store and an office among other things. In 1986 is when it became the restaurant you see today.
Bodybuilding and The Firehouse go hand in hand as Gold’s Gym and Muscle Beach are right down the street. You’ll see the specified items on the menu and most certainly some seriously muscular guys taking in their egg whites.
There is a full bar available if you’d like and also a great Happy Hour from 4:30-7pm from Monday – Saturday. On tap: $7 bites, $5 beers, and $2 off wines. If you’re in the mood for a drink shift the start time to 5pm.
Stop #2 — 2 PM
Pick Up Supplies
at a local ice cream shop
What to Know
The plan is to stop here to pick up a quart or two of ice cream to bring to a firestation to say “Thank You”. Nothing wrong with grabbing yourself a cone.
Sweet Rose is a local West side gem. Their first shop opened in 2010 in the Brentwood Country Mart paving way for their now 3 shops.
The quarts of ice cream cost $12 each. There are 4 firefighters at the nearest station. If purchasing 2 will break the bank they’ll be alright with just 1.
Stop #3 — Post Ice Cream Shop
Thank a Firefighter
at their station
What to Know
The Santa Monica Fire Department was established in 1875 and is, in fact, separate from the Los Angeles Fire Department. The small battalion has 4 stations making 13,500 calls annually.
Station #2 is a special one as it’s the Urban Search & Rescue Unit. If there’s an earthquake or natural disaster these are the guys with the right gear to get you out of a collapsed building. Ask to scope the gear.
Technically fire stations are not allowed to accept gifts as it could be a quid pro quo situation. Make sure to tread lightly with photos and videos of your ice cream.