Fire Department Gifts - #10

One of the great sacrifices that we in the service must make, is that of ever growing a beard.  No doubt in my retirement the first thing I will do is stop shaving.  But, until then, there is the Art of Shaving, this company offers the best in shaving products.  I personally use this product.  The level of shave and smoothness is amazing, also, there is no irritation to the skin (which I used to experience before being introduced to these products).  They have a variety of kits and sizes to get you started.

Fire Department Gifts - #9

A brief and informal survey on-line revealed these 3 tools to be the most coveted among firefighters.

1.  Fat Ivan door chock

2.  Channel lock #87 rescue tool

3.  Bullard Personal Thermal Imager

Fire Department Gifts - #8

Need a good read for down time this Christmas?  Check out these two good reads.

Common Valor features true stories of ordinary people performing under extraordinary circumstances.  Written by Frank Viscuso, the stories featured here are from New Jersey's bravest.









WTC: In Their Own Words This special collectors edition commemorates the 10th Anniversary of this tragedy, with comprehensive and exclusive interviews with those who responded.

Fire Department Gifts - #7

Looking something for the kid that loves the fire service?  Check out these two items.

Phil the Fire Engine  books for children.  Follow Phil the Fire Engine on his adventures as he teaches children, parents, and teachers fire safety in a fun and exciting way!

Monopoly - Firefighters Edition  everyone's favorite (and longest) game now for firefighters! You be the chief, get this for your kids for hours of fun! (and I do mean hours!!)

Fire Department Gifts - #6

In my years in the fire service I have yet to meet the religiously opposed fire fighter.  Here is a sampling of gifts that appeal the the religious in us all:

 Stories of Faith and Courage From Firefighters and First Responders

This devotional book contains one story, scripture, and prayer for every day of the year.  Each entry is written by those that serve in the fire service.

Answering the Call is a New Testament for firefighters and EMT's.  Contains the New Testament, Psalms, and Proverbs, as well as testimonies from fire service personnel.

Operation Safety 91 provides cards, printed with the scripture of Psalm 91, free of charge to first responders.  This card is something that can easily be carried in one's wallet, and referred to for encouragement.

Fire Department Gifts - #5

How about this situation --


Its your teams turn to compete in the Firefighters Combat challenge.  You've entrusted you wife (or other loved one) with the video camera to catch the big event.  You relax knowing that this momentous occasion is forever recorded to video.  However, as you put in the DVD that night, you realize that the powerful images are there but the commentary from your wife, mother, and friends girlfriend, is less than appealing and totally distracts from the on-screen action.  What are you to do?


Check out CallMyPlay.com.  You can upload your video (or your childs sporting event), and have it narrated by a professional sports commentator.  How cool is that!

Fire Department Gifts - #4

How about an added layer of fire protection for your home and family?  Smoke detectors should be an integral part of your home, but how would you know of a fire if your away?  You would know, if you had this text messaging smoke detector from Firebox.  


This smoke detector works off of a SIM card and, upon detecting smoke, will send a customized message to up to 4 phone numbers.





Think this is cool?  Check out 5 fire prevention gadgets for geeks.

Fire Service Gifts - #3

As fire service professionals we should lead by example in fire safety.  One way to do this is by supporting the use of flameless, wickless, and smokeless "warmers".  These Scentsy warmers are perfect for around the house, or for the secretary that likes to have a fragrant odor eminating from her cubicle.


They offer a large variety of designs, sizes, shapes, and scents.  




Available from Scentsy.

Fire Department Gifts - #2

This halligan should be a required item on every firefighters keychain.  


Just as the halligan tool is the key that opens any door, the mini halligan bottle opener is the key that opens any drink! 

Order from: http://www.halliganbottleopeners.com/

Fire Department Gifts

For the next 10 week days The Code Coach will be featuring one unique gift for the fire service personnel in your life.  Whether it be your chief, your firefighters, your spouse or kids, you will find something here for everyone.  If you have any experience with any of the featured products please comment, if you would like to have your product or service featured on theCodeCoach.com please contact us.

Fire Service Gift Idea #1 - Books for Leaders


We can all use some advice to improve our leadership skills.  This list, from Amazon, of the years best selling books on leadership is a good starting point.