Awesome Firefighters

This black-and-red edition of Parkit’s Voyager outdoor chair was created as a tribute to firefighters. The folding chair offers comfort wherever your travels take you thanks to built-in backpack straps, and has an under-seat cooler that keeps drinks cold up to 8 hours. Plus, 5% of each purchase goes to the International Association of Fire Fighters Foundation.

SF Mercantile created this collection of merchandise to help support firefighting and relief efforts in the Los Angeles area. Their caring firefighter bear hugs the Golden State on t-shirts, hoodies, pouches, caps, bags, kitchen towels, and stickers. SF Mercantile will donate 50% of the proceeds from sales to CA fire relief organizations. (Thanks, Laura!)

This unique wristwatch is a nod to the symbols used on fire exit signs. Instead of a conventional date display, its inner wheel features a different action graphic for each day of the week. You’ll also find arrow markers and a running man rotating disc on its caseback. Its stainless steel case is complemented by a strap made using a decommissioned fire hose.

UK watchmaker William Wood pays tribute to the Massey Shaw, a British fireboat that rescued 600 soldiers stranded on the beach at Dunkirk. The bronze 42mm watch features a face inspired by the boat’s engine order telegraph. Its outer rim is based on the red pipes in the engine room. You’ll find a tiny piece of the actual ship’s engine inside its back.

This lightweight hand tool from Task Force Tips is designed for firefighters but has several features that could come in handy for other emergencies. In addition to turning fire hose couplings, it works as a pry tool, a seatbelt cutter, a glass window breaker, an oxygen cylinder wrench, and a residential gas valve shut-off tool. It’s made from durable Nylon.

Filorosso’s belts are handmade from reclaimed fire hoses, with buckles and other hardware are made from bright-finish American steel. They make a great gift for first responders or anyone who wants to tribute our firefighters with 5% of proceeds going to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

Firehouse Projects makes rugged bags from retired firefighting gear. Their largest piece is this 40-liter duffel bag made from recycled materials attached to a sturdy canvas base. It has reflective striping, a quilted lining, an exterior zipper pocket for small accessories, and Velcro on front for attaching patches.

This unique furniture piece from Axes and Hose Co. is a great gift for a firefighter or anyone who appreciates our selfless first-responders. Each bench is handmade from wood, wrapped in recycled fire hoses woven to form its seat. We particularly appreciate the Thin Red Line design. Measures 40.5″ L x 20.5″ W x 20″ H.

Elide Fire makes this innovative firefighting device – a ball that can be tossed into a fire to instantly extinguish or reduce its intensity. The ball automatically deploys upon contact with a flame and smothers it with a blanket of non-toxic chemicals. It can also be placed in a high-risk location where it will activate in case of fire.

Jake O’Neal from Animagraffs creates detailed see-through 3D illustrations which show how things work. In this video, he walks us through the inner workings of a typical fire engine for a look at how firefighters ride inside the truck, its lights and sirens, its powerful water-pumping system, and onboard safety gear.

Firefighters use rescue tools called spreaders to lift and separate vehicles involved in accidents. But can one of these battery-powered tools lift seven cars at the same time? Fire Department Chronicles used a Genesis Rescue Systems EForce spreader to see if it lives up to its rated 15,000 lb. spreading force.

Run by firefighters and veterans, Fire Dept. Coffee donates 10% of its net profits to help support injured and disabled first responders. They also make these sweet and aromatic brews inspired by donut flavors like vanilla sprinkle, red velvet, blueberry cake, and double chocolate. Dip your favorite donut for bonus points.

Russian firefighter Artur Prosport shared video of a competition where participants show off their speed climbing a building. Each player must run to the wall carrying a one-story ladder, then use it to ascend three floors as quickly as possible. We imagine this would be much slower if they were wearing their firefighting gear.

Have a firefighter in the family? These bar tools from Halligan Bottle Openers make a great gift for our valiant first responders. The set includes a bottle opener that looks like a tiny Halligan pry bar, and a corkscrew that resembles a pickaxe. They come with red or black handles, and can be personalized for $10 extra.

TV shows and movies take lots of artistic license when it comes to real-world situations. Fire Department Chronicles doesn’t have good things to say about how firefighting is portrayed on screen, so he greenscreens himself into scenes to set the cast straight on all the things they’re doing wrong. More here and here.

To honor first responders who have relied on Broncos for decades, Ford and Filson created a special Bronco Badlands SUV. It’s painted in U.S. Forest Service colors, and packs a rescue skid, fire hose, water tank, and pump. Its seats are made from Filson jacket leather, while its top and cargo divider are made of fireproof ripstop nylon.