Nearly 85% of wildfires in the United States start because of human activity.
Abandoned campfires, and cigarette butts, are a couple of the common culprits. Whenever the fire threatens human life, brave women and men, put their lives on the line to extinguish it. When they’re not putting out flames, firefighters help handle all sorts of daily emergencies.
If you’re lucky enough to have a firefighter in your life, and you want to buy them an extra special gift, then this article is for you. We’ll go over the best gift ideas for firefighters, so you can give a present that will last year after year.
What’s the best way to show firefighter appreciation? Read on to find out.
Redline Flag Mug
First, on our list of gift ideas for firefighters, let’s talk traveling mugs! Having a go-to Tumblr to keep hot or cold drinks in is a must for someone who’s always away from home.
However, instead of getting a plain-looking stainless steel cup, treat the firefighter in your life to a thin red line flag design. We suggest getting a 20 oz drink tumbler that can keep cold and hot drinks, so it’ll help with any occasion.
Whether your firefighter is outside or waiting for their next call, this cup will be a reminder of how much you love them. Couple this gift with a set of challenge coins and you’ll be all set.
Rescue Tactical Knife as Firefighter Gifts
Have you ever bought someone a knife before as a gift? It’s a very personal gift-giving opportunity. People who make it a practice to have an EDC (every day carry knife), want a blade that will work in emergency situations.
We suggest buying a high-quality tactical rescue knife. Have the blade engraved with the fire department symbol. It’s best if the blade’s made of thick stainless steel.
You should also look for a knife with a secondary blade to cut through seat belts during an emergency situation. Also, look for a knife with some type of glass breaker. Finally, folding knives are going to be the easiest for firefighters to transport.
Firefighter Birdhouse
Do you have a firefighter in your life who loves to spend time outdoors? Then considered winning over their hearts with a firefighter’s inspired birdhouse. The house can be shaped like a firefighter hat, and you can accessorize it however you like.
Make the gift even more thoughtful by putting the birdhouse in a gift basket. Then you can add birding gifts into the basket to help sweeten up your present. For instance, birdseed, binoculars, and frames to put bird photos in are sure to be a big hit!
Engraved Whiskey Gifts
Does the firefighter in your life enjoy a nice stiff drink after a long day at work? Then they’re going to love an engraved whiskey decanter set. We suggest picking a decanter set that comes in up ornamental box to store things.
Wooden boxes look great, and they’ll be able to hold all of the whiskey glasses. Typical decanter sets come with 4 whiskey glasses, and you can pick whatever type of engraving you’d like.
To make things extra personal, we suggest engraving the precinct number directly onto the bottles and the glasses, and box. This gift works great for retirees, or anyone who enjoys their bourbon!
Firefighter Flag Sign
Earlier, we talked about getting the red line flag design and printing it on a mug. However, the unique American flag design also looks great as a sign. The red ax sitting firmly across the flag will be as a reminder of the brave work firefighters do.
Serving as the perfect piece of patriotic decor, the sign will look great inside or in the garage. This gift is great for holidays, retirement celebrations, promotions, or during precinct transfers.
We suggest customizing the two lines of text that sit right below the ax. You can come up with the personalized tribute that will be on display year after year.
Firefighter Themed Watch
If you want to give a gift that can bring joy every day, consider getting a firefighter watch. The watch will need to be sporty and weather-resistant, along with stylish. Name brand watches will definitely be the right way to go for such a personal gift.
We suggest looking for watches that use military-grade nylon; that way, the watch will stay on during the most intense situations. Firefighters freshly starting out of the academy would appreciate this type of present. Not only will it help them stay on time, but it also serves as a reminder that they have loved ones who are proud of them.
Relaxing Firefighter Gifts
Are you looking for firefighter gift ideas that promote self-care? There’s no rule that your gift has to be firefighter-themed. Instead, it can focus on soothing the soul of the firefighter in your life.
Whether working at the station or being out in the field fighting fires, being a firefighter is a physically and emotionally demanding job. The right gift can remind your loved one to take time for themselves.
Here’s a shortlist of firefighter gifts that will help your loved one unwind:
- Aromatherapy set
- Noise-canceling headphones
- Lotions infused with essential oils
- Extra soft slippers
- Plush robe
If you really want to go all-out, get all of the gifts on the list above. Putting together a relaxing gift set with aromatherapy and essential oils will be a great way of showing your love and appreciation.
Have Fun With Gift Ideas for Firefighters
Now you know a few of the best gift ideas for firefighters. After reading this article, do you have an idea of what your present is going to be?
Are you leaning towards getting something that represents the precinct, such as a personalized whiskey decanter set? Or maybe you want to give the gift of relaxation with an aromatherapy gift set.
Whatever the case may be, the sooner you start shopping, the sooner you can experience the joy of giving. For more advice, read another one of our blog posts.