15 Minute Meals for First Responders

Having been both an executive chef for prominent restaurants and an incident commander for a large utility company, I know how important it is to be prepared, well trained, fit, fed and able to work at top speed on short notice in difficult situations. In my experience, the two quite different jobs – chef and first responder – call for similar capabilities.

In times of emergency, firefighters, law enforcement and EMT crews arrive on the scene of an emergency within minutes, working for hours in high stress and often- dangerous conditions. Line crews move into harm’s way to restore power to communities as quickly as possible. For these brave folks to get out there and effectively perform the job they’re trained to do, they need strength and fuel. Instead of just a quick hot dog and a soda, this cookbook will show you how to get the lift you need during demanding times.

15-Minute Meals for First Responders is packed with healthy, delicious, and easy to prepare flavorful snacks and meals. All these recipes are made with fresh ingredients, loaded with protein, and designed to meet even the most demanding situations, and please the pickiest of eaters.

This book, and everything in it, is my tribute to you. You will consider it to be one of the most important tools in your arsenal. Together, we’ll keep you and your crew prepared, energetic, and most of all, safe – each and every day on the job.