Assistant Chief Josh Bischof
Captain Tim Rodriguez
Cal Fire
Last Alarm: August 6, 2023

The First Responder Whiskey Society has partnered with Cal Fire to release this handmade memorial whiskey bottle to honor fallen Assistant Chief Josh Bischof and Captain Tim Rodriguez.  100% of the net proceeds will go back to support the their families.

PLEASE NOTE: There are TWO different bottle designs on this page. You need to select the specific memorial bottle you want before ordering. Due to the limitations on shipping alcohol as well as the made-to-order nature of the memorial bottles, we cannot offer any exchanges or refunds to orders made for the wrong bottle.

*ADULT SIGNATURE REQUIRED* - An Adult Signature is required at the time of delivery. If you do not have someone there to sign for the bottle at delivery or coordinate with UPS to pick it up at one of their locations, it will be returned to the distillery, and you may have to pay additional shipping fees to have it sent back out!

Assistant Chief Josh Bischof, Captain Tim Rodriguez, and their pilot Tony Sousa were killed on August 6, 2023 when their helicopter collided with another Cal Fire helicopter while fighting a fire in Southern California.  The other helicopter was able to make an emergency landing.

Bischof had 24 years of fire service and Rodriguez had 19 years.

Read more about Assistant Chief Bischof and Captain Tim Rodriguez.

This commemorative bottle of whiskey has been created by Liberty Call Distilling in San Diego California. The company is Marine owned and a friend to all first responders. The bottle boasts superior quality work compared to other engravings because it is sandblasted, not just etched. 

The Liberty Call Family takes great pride in creating the exceptional taste of Double Wood Bourbon. This is a labor of love, with every batch being carefully tasted through each step of the aging process to ensure the highest quality in every bottle.

It all begins with the meticulous selection of only the finest 53-gallon medium charred American Oak barrels, where the bourbon will first age for up to 3 years.

While an outstanding bourbon emerges from this step alone, they decided to go above and beyond in pursuit of unrivaled taste. That’s why they finish every batch in ten-gallon medium charred American Oak barrels for a minimum of 6 months. By exposing the bourbon to 5 times more wood, they achieve a deep amber in the glass. With hints of oak and spice on the nose between soft vanilla notes, there is a pronounced sweetness on the palate while showing touches of caramel and dark chocolate.

The bottles can be shipped across the United States except for the restricted states of Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Utah, and Virginia.

Please allow 7-10 business days for processing and 3-5 business days for shipping as each bottle is custom made per order. 

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The First Responder Whiskey Society is a non-profit 501(c)(3)(EIN #87-3987483) charity with one mission: to support first responders and their families in times of need. The charity has a membership of 9800+ police, fire, military, medical, and family members from primarily the United States and other parts of the world. The values that guide our organization are camaraderie, loyalty, mental and physical wellness, and responsible consumption. Our motto of "Service Through Spirits" is something we take seriously. We prioritize charity and our members above all else and always strive to do things ethically because it is the right thing to do.