The holidays are meant to be a joyful season with family and friends, sharing gifts with each other to show our love and appreciation. What we often find ourselves doing, however, is stressing over what to get who and when it will be delivered or available. Luckily, at Firefighter.com we have curated the perfect gift guide to help you choose special gifts for every firefighter– newly graduated from fire school about to start their first department job, volunteering for the tenth year, newly retired, and even gifts for first responder moms, wives, and children.  From simple yet meaningful gifts like decals, challenge coins, and license plates to large and customized gifts like duffel bags and Carhartt jackets, we have you covered.

We want to gift something unique and creative, that inspires or moves our loved ones and shows them how much we care, but sometimes starting is half the battle. If you can relate with shopping paralysis (as we call it), and either don’t know where to start or what to get, our gift guide below is just what Kris Kringle ordered.

The Firefighter Who Has It All...

The most common customer service inquiry we get during the holidays is ‘They have everything they need, I don’t know what I could get them’. Luckily, our creative team understood this and created something that firefighters could wear proudly month after month without the hassle of ordering.

Let us introduce you to FFC 343 Threads Monthly Shirt Club. Every firefighter loves a fresh new t-shirt to showcase their pride in the job. With the FFC Threads Monthly Shirt Club, an exclusive design is released every month and only available to subscribers. The gift that keeps on giving, this monthly t-shirt subscription ships for free and can be modified, paused, or canceled anytime. You can guarantee they don’t have this design as they are curated by our team every month. 

If t-shirts aren’t their style, the New and Featured Collection is chock full of practical and durable gifts that are sure to be cherished for years to come. Our favorite newly released gifts are the Customized Duffel Bags and Customized Carhartt Jackets.

With three new additions, the Tactical, 27” Large, and 29L, they all offer spacious storage and organization for on and off duty needs, and the transition between the two. Customize duffels with the choice of five logos (IAFF, Star of Life, Crossed Axes, Maltese, and Fire Rescue) and two to three text lines to be embroidered to your specifications. 

The Carhartt Jackets are also gift options you can’t go wrong with. Designed specifically for firefighters, these jackets feature an embroidered emblem of your choosing with two custom text lines for your name and department on the left front chest. The customized quilted, flannel-lined jacket provides warmth and durability in any conditions. With Wind Fighter® technology designed to block the wind and a heavyweight duck canvas exterior, it’s built to tackle the toughest challenges while keeping you comfortable and warm. It also has plenty of pockets for your gear, making it a dependable jacket for any shift or call. Additionally, the customized  ½-zip fleece jacket is built to keep you comfortable on and off the job. The zip-through collar and adjustable drop tail hem ensure the perfect fit, while the relaxed cut offers easy movement when it’s time to get to work. Don't need such heavy material? We have your back with the customized midweight zip up hoodie. Made to last and embroidered with precision and care, these jackets are just one more of our hot new items of the season.

For more budget conscious gift givers the Gifts Under $25 Collection showcases decals, challenge coins, and hats that are affordable, trending, and of the utmost quality for your first responder. With many options to choose from you can bundle, customize, and shop in bulk with the multitude of options we offer. 

The On-Trend Firefighter...

We created a list of 2024 Trending Firefighter Gifts for the firefighters that have to have the most popular and on trend firefighter items. This year's trending items include apparel like the rereleased FFC 343 Threads design Sons of Fire, The Bravest Jacket and Beanie Bundle, the Customized USA Made Classic Quarter Zip Job Shirt, and the classic Thin Red Line Richardson Style Hat along with the Hazmat Skull Snapback.

Trending non-apparel firefighter gifts include the 9/11 Tribute Firefighter Challenge Coin, the Saint Florian Challenge Coin, and various decals including the Volunteer and Retired Maltese designs. 

The Unique Firefighter...

When you are wanting to gift an item that stands out and shows thought and effort, there is nothing better than a customized gift. Custom gifts make an item go from ‘great’ to ‘amazing’. Personalization is hugely sought after in the fire service. Firefighters wear uniforms, gear, and use equipment that are the same, so personalizing ensures your firefighter will know which items are theirs. Personalization also provides an opportunity to show pride for the fire department, station, IAFF union, or rank within their department. Don’t be shy to include their rank or department name in the personalization. If you have an eye on a personalized item and are not sure what exactly to customize it with, you can always reach out to our customer service team- we are experts and can assist you in creating the perfect gift that shows your firefighter just how much you care.

The Unsure Gift-Giver...

We get it, there are a lot of options. If you have a firefighter in your life, of course a meaningful gift is your top priority. If you are not sure on your firefighter’s size and specifics, you can always give them the gift of choice. Our E-Gift Card is the tried and true gift when all else fails. Ranging from $10 to $500 our e-gift card is delivered by email and contains instructions to redeem at checkout. 

For the perfect firefighter gift, you came to the right place. We are here to help during this busy holiday season, please reach out with any questions, suggestions, or support. As a firefighter family-owned business, it is important to our whole team that you find a gift that is just right. 

Happy Holidays!

Firefighter.com Team

Looking to order for stations, crews, or departments? We offer bulk ordering! For more information, email support@firefighter.com with the item name and/or SKU number, the quantities and sizes (if applicable), style or brand (if applicable), and shipping address. From there we will work with you to get the job done.

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