At 4:00 on a Tuesday, we gather in the only conference room that will hold us all. After a few minutes of banter, the partners get down to business—literally. We’re gathered for our State of the Agency meeting, one of two that we will host…
When asked to describe Firehouse, one of the first words that comes to mind is family. Being a small agency gives us the chance to work closely together and build relationships, and we’re proud to support each other both in and out of the office.…
One of the things that attracted me to Firehouse was its ethos and the values that appeared to govern the way the agency operated. Even then, more than 15 years ago, there seemed to be a clear sense of what was and was not Firehouse. But, it…
Make a Difference. That phrase is so ingrained in our company culture we’ve emblazoned it on our walls and talked about it in our pitches. We have a long history of volunteerism and doing work for causes we believe in. But as our lens has…
One year ago, the agency determined that we needed to make a change. The murder of George Floyd and the uprising around race and equality in this country that followed opened our eyes to a number of realizations around diversity, equity and…
Transparency, camaraderie and empathy. They’re three of our core values at Firehouse, and they’re also key ingredients to helping our team feel supported throughout the last 14 months. It’s not new news that there’s an “unprecedented” strain on our…
As we look forward to Mother's Day this coming weekend, we want to recognize the moms and moms-to-be that make Firehouse all that it is. And we want to welcome Ashley Shadowens back to work after the birth of her daughter, Olivia. Early last year,…
When we left the agency on March 16 to work from home, the pandemic was fairly new in our neck of the woods. Most of us assumed we’d be home for a few weeks, maybe a month. Well, 25 weeks later we’re still home. And honestly we’re not sure when…
Our industry, like many, has not been as mindful of diversity as we should have been. And, like our industry, neither has Firehouse. Yes, we've hired and promoted people of color. But we recognize that we can be more diligent and more intentional in…
As we reflect upon the theme of this year's International Women’s Day, Each for Equal, it’s no secret that the advertising industry hasn’t exactly been at the forefront of creating a gender-equal world. Yes, there are signs of change, but…
Sprucing up a workplace always feels productive and rewarding for some reason. A fresh coat of paint, some new bling on the walls and some mild renovations can take a very familiar environment and give it new energy and life. And to start the new…
In an agency survey, the word used most often to describe Firehouse culture was family. And, while a close-knit culture matters, treating each other like family means something more, including supporting our employees’ family lives outside of…
This year marked our 9th annual Make a Difference Day, and just like previous years, it was a huge success. This year we were excited to partner with a new, organization - Family Gateway in Dallas. We were introduced to Family Gateway last…
A Project Manager and Comms Strategist stand shoulder to shoulder, their faces serious. It’s nearly 8:30 p.m., but the room is overly bright from the can lights overhead. They clutch the mic between them and right on cue, they belt “I don’t wanna…
Our 8th annual Make a Difference Day was another great opportunity for Firehouse to help out a deserving veteran and build a little teamwork along the way. Hard to believe this is already our 8th year of serving the community in this way.…
After getting to know the Hunger Busters Dallas organization during an Interstate Batteries campaign, we were eager to lend a hand. Last week, the Firehouse team spent an afternoon volunteering this Dallas-based charity putting together more than…
Friday, November 3, marked the agency's 7th annual Make A Difference Day. Once again, we partnered with a wonderful nonprofit organization, Operation Freedom Continues, which provides free home repairs for veterans and first responders. This year we…
Hola. We’ll be spending the day at an undisclosed hacienda making questionable decisions. ¡Hasta luego!
On Friday, October 28, we closed our agency doors for our 6th Annual Make a Difference Day. For the second year in a row, we paired up with Rebuilding Together, a nonprofit organization that transforms homes for veterans in need. We had the honor…
The Firehouse crew is afloat for the day. Captain’s orders.
Things are changing around here. And it’s awesome. We’re thrilled to announce a few promotions on the Firehouse team. Alisa Hoops and Phil Brito are moving on up to Senior Project Managers, Brittany Stroud ditched the "junior" status and is now a…
It's hard to believe that this year marked our fifth-annual April Foos tournament. What began as a small foosball fundraiser has now grown into 20+ team tournament complete with specialty team uniforms, hand-made trophies and a little friendly…
Well, we’ve wrapped up another year here at Firehouse. We had a lot to celebrate at our End of Year party last week. With new hires, new business, new ideas and the biggest Boat Day yet, 2015 been one for the books. Many awards were given,…
He pecked his way into your heart two years ago. Now our Twerky is back to finish the job.
Once a year, we close our office doors and head out into the community for our annual Make a Difference Day. This year, we volunteered with Rebuilding Together, an organization that transforms homes for veterans in need. Frank Krawiec, the…
