So you may be curious on why JAX Firehouse, so here is the short story behind it. Both Dave & John come from the Fire/EMS service and have many family members that have been or are still active in the Fire, EMS, First Responder, Law Enforcement “family”. It has always been a dream for both to have a firehouse grille and bar one day to recognize their fellow “Hometown Hero’s”
John’s father (Jack) was a 29-year veteran of the Elk River Fire Department and a Deputy of Sherburne County Sheriff’s Boat and Water Patrol before passing away suddenly in 2001. From that day John, has always wanted to remember his father for what he did for his community for so many years. His plan was to name it “JAX Firehouse Grille & Bar” if his dream ever came to be, so when Dave and John decided to purchase “The Other Bar” Dave said in making this purchase that he wanted to make sure that John was going to name it what he always wanted it to be.