If you’re too busy saving lives to search out your own EMT-related gifts, here’s a little cheat sheet to help you out. Below you will find classic novelty gifts, like socks and keychains, along with guaranteed hits such as pint glasses and coffee cups. Most importantly, everything is geared toward EMS. Gift these to yourself, a friend or a loved one. These are the perfect gifts for an end-of-year banquet, EMS Week celebration or even a white elephant gift at a work party.
Socks
There was a time when socks were considered a lame gift. Then novelty socks came along, and the universe was a better place. Here are three pairs that will keep your feet cozy while drawing a laugh.
- “You fall, we haul”: Straight and to the point. It’s the job of an EMT in a nutshell.
- “Off duty, save yourself”: The perfect pair of socks for an EMT on their day off!
- Back to basics: Get cozy in these crew-length socks for women, and show off all your favorite EMS imagery in the process.
Coffee Cups
For the millions of Americans who worship at the altar of coffee, there is never anything wrong with yet another coffee cup. For all the rest, they’re the perfect place to stash all your pens and pencils.
- Here to save … : The essence of assistance.
- Not that calm: A subtle reminder not to flatline.
- Paramedic: The first person you see after saying, “Hold my beer, watch this.”
Coffee tumbler
For those of you that need your coffee on the go, this ambulance-themed tumbler is a sure-fire hit. This stainless-steel travel mug has a vacuum-seal that will keep your drinks at your preferred temperature without leaking.
Journal
Here’s an interesting gift idea with an old-school charm for your favorite medic or EMT – a journal to chronicle all their crazy work stories. Each page has a line at the top for the date to help track their experiences for future trips down memory lane.
Sticker pack
Go sticker crazy on your fridge, water bottles, laptops and any other surface you can think of with these EMS-themed stickers. The pack features 50 different sticker designs that are each approximately 3 inches in size and waterproof.
Pint glasses
Pour yourself a cold one with a pair of 16-oz. EMT glasses. The glass is a little over 6 inches tall and made in the USA. Beer sold separately!
Keychain
Represent your chosen profession with a stainless-steel keychain that proclaims, “Be brave Be bold. Be badass. Every day.”
Water bottle
Hydration is essential, and the water bottle has become a staple of American life. This 32-oz. bottle features double-wall insulation that keeps your beverages cold for up to 24 hours or hot for up to 12 hours. An engraved EMT design is complemented by a customized laser engraving that can be a name, quote or special message. It’s the perfect, personalized gift for your favorite EMT!
Rescue knife
If you’re looking for a budget-friendly EMS-themed gift that could be a life-saving tool in emergency situations, then grab this 4.5-inch rescue knife. Reviewers rave about how it can serve as an essential item to store in your dashboard in case you need to cut through a seat belt or break a window after a car crash.
