20 Great Gift Ideas for your EMT or Paramedic!

Are you looking for EMT gift Ideas? Below are some gift ideas for your loved ones that are EMTs/Firefighters/Paramedics or First Responders. I recommend finding out what the certification level is of the person you are buying a gift for. For example, not all Firefighters are EMTs, and EMTs and Paramedics are not the same thing. If you are buying a gift for a EMT, I don’t recommend that you buy them something that says “Paramedic” on it, and vice-versa. If the gift has only an “EMS Star of Life” on it (and doesn’t say EMT, Paramedic, Nurse, etc…) then it is a good gift for anyone with any EMS certification.

15 Must Have Items for EMTs and Paramedics

Gifts they can use on the Job

Are you looking for a gift for an EMT, but don’t know what to get them? A great gift idea is one that they can use while they work! Try to find out if they already have the item before you buy it for them! Here are a few ideas for gifts for an EMT that they will be able to use on the job.

Leatherman Raptor Trauma Shears

These are great Shears for any EMT to own, and this will make a great gift for the EMT in your life. These shears are durable, fold up nicely, and you can wear them on your belt or with a pocket clip.

The Raptor Trauma Shears (Ebay Link) has 6 tools in 1, including:

Medical Shears
A Strap Cutter (Seat Belt)
Ring Cutter
Ruler
Oxygen Tank Wrench
Carbide Glass Breaker

3M Littmann Classic III Stethoscope

If you’re looking for a great gift to give to an EMT that they can use on the job, then a 3M Littmann Stethoscope (ebay link) is a great option. Littmann makes a great product, and having a good stethoscope is essential for an EMT/Paramedic.

This will also help the patients of the EMT that you purchase the stethoscope for, because this will help the EMT be able to more clearly hear lung sounds, heart sounds, and blood pressures than with a cheap stethoscope.

Streamlight Flashlight

I recommend that all EMS, Firefighters, Police Officers, and First Responders carry a tactical flashlight with them. They work great for going to a scene at night, or for self-defense.

A high-powered flashlight can help an EMT evaluate a scene (i.e. motor vehicle accident at night), or can blind an agitated or combative patient (i.e. drunk, overdose, etc…). This StreamLight flashlight has great reviews, and is very bright.

Leatherman Multi-Tool

A leatherman multi-tool is a great present for an EMT, Paramedic, and Firefighter. There are a lot of situations when you can use a multi-tool if you need to (i.e. if you don’t have an oxygen wrench, you can use your pliers to open the oxygen tank, etc…).

EMT Jump Bag

The EMS agency that the EMT you are buying a gift for may not have all of the supplies for your EMT, or even if they do, it is a good idea for your EMT to carry their own EMT Jump Bag with they know what supplies they have with them.

The Ergodyne Arsenal 5215 Large Medic First Responder Trauma Duffel Bag with Shoulder Strap is a good bag for a EMT Jump Kit. You can read my post here for items I like to keep in my Jump Kit.

EMT Watch

An EMT/Paramedic will need a good durable watch for their job for properly documenting vital signs, and to document proper times (times medications were given, time since last dose of medication, etc…. This is a nice looking watch by Smith and Wesson with a EMS logo on it. This watch is a good choice for a gift for EMTs and Paramedics.

EMS Clothing

Buying clothing as a gift for an EMT/Paramedic is a good option, it is likely that they will like their gift (or someone will like to wear their gift for them). Here are some clothing gift Ideas for your EMS professional!

EMS Hats

Hats make good gifts for EMTs and EMS personnel. EMTs will be going out on calls in all weather conditions, and these will help keep them warm, and/or keep the sun out of their eyes!

EMT KeyChains

Here are some nice EMT keychains. These make nice gifts for an EMT, and can be good for stocking stuffers at Christmas time. These make great gifts for any Firefighter/EMT/Paramedic.

Funny EMT Gifts

Funny Coffee Mugs

Here are a couple of funny coffee mugs for your EMT. These will make a great gift, and most of us like our coffee!

Funny EMT Clothes

EMT/FIrefighter Whiskey Decanter and Glass Sets

Emt, Firefigher, and EMS whiskey decanters make great Christmas gifts.

EMT Beer Glasses

EMT Christmas Gifts/Stocking Stuffers

Ambulance Glass Blown Ornaments for Christmas Tree

Here is a nice Christmas tree ornament with an Ambulance! This will make a great gift for your EMT!

Firefighter Uniform Christmas Ornament

This Firefighter Christmas Ornament will make a great gift for your firefighter friend/family/loved ones!

Tactical Pen Self Defense Tool

This Tactical Pen will make a nice stocking stuffer. Your EMT will need to carry a pen with them to write down vitals, information about their patient assessment, etc…. This pen will help them defend themselves if they need to.

Tac-Force EMT Knife

This Folding Knife has an EMS logo on it, and is affordable. This will make a good stocking stuffer for Christmas. A folding knife is always good to carry for someone that works in EMS. There is also a link to a Swiss Safe knife with an EMT logo below.

EMT Jewelry

EMT/Paramedic Gifts for Her

Are you looking for a gift for your girlfriend? Here are some gift ideas for female EMTs!

Conclusion

If you are looking for more options for gifts to buy a Firefighter/EMT/Paramedic/Police Officer, or other first responder, you can read my post here where I recommend items that all EMTs should carry. Thanks for reading!