Eli is from Vacaville, California. He has been in Emergency Medical Services for 11 years and the Fire Service for 6 years. Currently, he works for the Folsom Fire Department as a Firefighter/Paramedic.

Eli started Muertos Coffee with childhood friends with the intentions and desire to make a difference and give back! From his early childhood, he watched his parents always care about others more than themselves and felt they would give the shirt off their backs to others if they could. Eli has taken pride in having these qualities himself. This Company has given Eli the ability to directly help others. It has also given him the ability to make a huge impact in the Fire Service, which is all he’s known in his professional career. Eli’s first major experience in the Fire Service was his Fire Academy in 2013. He had the opportunity to lead 45 recruits as 2nd in command and finished the Academy with honors. When he’s not responding to calls, he’s involved with “Fill the Boot” Fundraisers for Firefighter Burn Institute! Muertos Coffee is now Eli’s opportunity to help build the Fire Family!

Jo is a Firefighter Paramedic for Kelseyville Fire Protection District. She is a small town girl, born and raised in her home town of Kelseyville. She has been an advocate for her community, heading local department fundraisers, and preschool education programs through the department. She is also the head of Kelseyville Fire’s training program. 

Jo is an adventure seeker in life, always trying to find new ways to live life to the fullest. Being extremely family oriented and considered one of the boys, her 3 brothers and Dad shaped her into the tomboy she is. She’s raced pavement cars and dirt mini outlaws growing up, and is currently an avid dirtbike rider. Firefighter fitness has always been of the most importance to Jo, as she understands strength can be a limitation for females in this field. Jo joined Muertos Coffee for her undeniable love of coffee and community involvement.

Napa Valley | Bay Area

Jacob was born in Delaware, Ohio. He comes from a hard-working family with roots in the Dairy Industry across the U.S., Jacob works for Oakland Fire Department as a Firefighter and has been in Fire Service for 7 years. He’s a loving Husband and Father who is dedicated to making a difference in his community! As a member of the Muertos Fire Family, he strives to help anyone who needs a helping hand.

Santa Cruz Peninsula | South Bay Area

Nick is from Gilroy, California. Nick comes from a family of Firefighters. He is a 2nd Generation Firefighter, following in the footsteps of his father, a Division Chief. He works as an Engineer/EMT for the City of Menlo Park in the San Francisco Bay Area and is involved in multiple programs within his Agency and Community. Nick is a driven, compassionate, dedicated individual who is ready to give back with the Muertos Coffee Family.

Cliff is a Federal firefighter for the United States Navy, serving for 23 years. He is also a Navy Veteran serving for 7 years.  He was born and raised in Southern California and is the father of 5.  

When Cliff isn't spending time with his family, he enjoys participating in a variety of recreational and competitive activities. He is a blue belt in Brazilian Jiujitsu, avid marathon runner, Ironman, and long time Firefighter Combat Challenge competitor.

Cliff is the CEO/Founder of “USS BATTLE SERIES” , a functional fitness competition that brings a new level of awareness in terms of health, fitness, and well being for our military, first responders and those in the local community that support our brave men and woman. He looks forward to hosting challenging events in some of the most incredible locations throughout the United States.

Bryan grew up in Elk Grove, California. He is a second generation fireman with his Father retired from Sacramento Metro Fire and his Mother retired from Elk Grove PD he has always had a passion for community service and giving back. He has helped out with the Burn Institute, Fill the Boot, peer support and helping with youth programs. He has been in the fire service for 18 years most of that in Northern California and now resides in Charleston SC working as a fireman. 

Originally from Southern California, Brad moved to the Bay Area to join the San Francisco Fire Department. Previously, he served five years with the United States Navy, including two deployments to Iraq. He worked as a helicopter Search and Rescue crewman and Rescue Swimmer.

Brad holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Finance from Long Beach State University and Associates Degrees in Economics, Communications and Fire Science.

Brad is excited to help Muertos Coffee connect with the fire service and veteran community.  

Calvin was born and raised in Los Angeles California and is 25 years old. He now lives in West Covina with his wife. He started to chase his dreams of becoming a firefighter shortly after high school by becoming a Los Angeles City Fire explorer while working as an EMT with a private ambulance company. He was hired with LA CIty and is now assigned at Fire Station 3 in the heart of downtown. Calvin is excited to continue to build the Fire Family as a part of the Muertos team.  

Levi was born and raised in Denver, CO and works in the Denver Metro area. A first generation firefighter. He is involved in multiple programs including the fitness committee, gear committee, and Wildland team. Outside of the fire department, he works  side by side with 555 Fitness and travels throughout the country promoting firefighter fitness and providing fitness grants. You also might see him in promotional ads for Brute Force Sandbags.

On days not working, he is most likely on his motorcycle, working out, or spending time with family. He’s the cover model of the 2020 Colorado Firefighter Calendar. It is the #1 Firefighter Calendar in the world. They raise money for the Colorado Children’s Hospital burn unit and burn camps by doing signings and charity events. To this day, efforts have raised more than $700,000. 

David was born in Watts California and now lives in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA.  He started his career working for Care Ambulance in 2003, and then was hired by North County Fire Protection District as a part time Firefighter/emt in 2005.  David then obtained his dream job with LA County Fire in 2014 as a Firefighter/emt. He became a Firefighter/paramedic in 2018 at station 90 in South El Monte and then promoted to the ranks of Firefighter Specialist in 2019 at the Haunted House Station 42. He is a proud father of two amazing kids. David has a Ecuadorean background where coffee is key and he looks forward to sharing that passion through Muertos Coffee.