Another product review has been completed on our sister site FireProductReview.com. This time, we look at 1st In Leather’s Custom Leather Helmet Shield.
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Below are the winners of the giveaway for the 12th Day of Christmas in the 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway hosted by The Fire Critic and IronFiremen.com. This was probably the largest giveaway ever by a Fire Service Blog.
Prize Schedule - Prizes Listed here
Here are today’s winners:
Jonathan Secrest - FD Cam - 1080p “Bulldog” series camera packages (Which includes Cam, BlackJack mount & 16gb SD card)
Bronson Smith - 2nd Alarm Fire Equipment - Boston Leather glove strap
James Copas - NM Coin - Fire Critic/Iron Firemen coin and patch
Bryce Beuerlein - CommandSim’s Sims U Share - Windows or MAC. Training technology aimed to help instructors rapidly create realistic, localized experiences they can use to train on and discuss.
More on these prizes and companies:
FD Cam
Giving away: 1080p “Bulldog” series camera packages (Which includes Cam, BlackJack mount & 16gb SD card)
Web Site - FDCam.com
Facebook - FDCamHD Fan Page
Blog - HelmetFirefighter.com
Twitter - @FDCamHD
The last day of 2007 was when it all began for us. Right at shift change the alarm went off for a Structure Fire two blocks from the station. A large two story house with heavy fire and plenty of work to do. During overhaul, I noticed something on one of the Truck guys helmet and soon found out he fixed a sport helmet cam to his lid. After watching the video I was hooked! I soon bought one and began shooting every fire I was knocked out on. I searched the web and watched as many fire videos as I could and still to this day I can’t get enough. Fire Helmet Cameras have evolved over a few short years and there are tons of makes and models to choose from, but what I couldn’t find was an HD cam that can stand up to the abuse of Firefighting and still be relatively affordable. So, we did what Firefighters have long done…We made our own way. We banded together with a top quality HD camera manufacturer to bring you a highly durable, heat and water resistant fire helmet camera that cost half of what other companies are charging.
2nd Alarm Fire Equipment
Giving Away: (5) Boston Leather glove holders, and (1) Boston Leather radio Strap
Web Site - SecondAlarmFire.com
Facebook - 2nd Alarm Fire Equipment Fan Page
Twitter - @2ndAlarmFire
Phone – 570-230-2990
Email – sales@secondalarmfire.com
Our goal is to be the best source for any and all Fire, Police and EMS Equipment needs. We continue to gain distribution rights for the best quality Fire, Police, and EMS Equipment in the industry. We strive to have the BEST customer service in the industry with all of our current and future customers by offering them the best Fire, Police and EMS Equipment products at great prices supported by continuous service after the sale, as well as providing FREE quotes and Consultation.
NM Coin
Giving away: Fire Critic/Iron Firemen coin and patche
Web Site - NM-Coin.com
Facebook - NM Coin LLC Fan Page
Twitter - @NMCoin
We not only build the highest quality challenge coins, embroidered patches, badges and more, we build tradition. From start to finish we’ve been creating items for top agencies in the US. Give us a call today to get the NM Coin difference for your organization.
Command Sim – SimsUShare App
Giving away: CommandSim’s Sims U Share Windows or MAC, a $35.00 value. (12 winners)
Web Site - CommandSim.com and SimsUShare.CommandSim.com
Facebook – simsUShare
Twitter - @SimsUShare
Community – Command Sim Community
SimsUShare is a new, patent-pending technology aimed to help instructors and students connect better in the classroom by enabling them to rapidly create realistic, localized experiences they can use to train on and discuss. Check out this article about the technology
The CommandSim team is made up of individuals with strong backgrounds in Emergency Response, Emergency Management,
and simulation technology.
Below are the winners of the giveaway for the 11th Day of Christmas in the 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway hosted by The Fire Critic and IronFiremen.com. You can still enter if you have not yet (Enter here).
Sign up here - Prize Schedule - Prizes Listed here
Here are today’s winners:
Steven Price - Box Alarm Leather - Fully custom carved and painted helmet shield
Cesar Leos - 2nd Alarm Fire Equipment - Boston Leather glove strap
Jon Knepp - NM Coin - Fire Critic/Iron Firemen coin and patch
James Lerch - CommandSim’s Sims U Share - Windows or MAC. Training technology aimed to help instructors rapidly create realistic, localized experiences they can use to train on and discuss.
More on these prizes and companies:
Box Alarm Leather
Giving away: Fully custom carved and painted helmet shield.
Web Site - BoxAlarmLeather.com
Facebook - Box Alarm Leather Fan Page
Twitter - @BoxAlarmLeather
“Box Alarm Leather specializes in handcrafted custom leather gear and accessories for Fire, Rescue and EMS professionals. We start with the highest quality raw materials and thorough preparation. Knowing “the job”, Box Alarm Leather custom products are made ensuring that the pride and tradition of the fire service is sewn into every piece.”
2nd Alarm Fire Equipment
Giving Away: (5) Boston Leather glove holders, and (1) Boston Leather radio Strap
Web Site - SecondAlarmFire.com
Facebook - 2nd Alarm Fire Equipment Fan Page
Twitter - @2ndAlarmFire
Phone – 570-230-2990
Email – sales@secondalarmfire.com
Our goal is to be the best source for any and all Fire, Police and EMS Equipment needs. We continue to gain distribution rights for the best quality Fire, Police, and EMS Equipment in the industry. We strive to have the BEST customer service in the industry with all of our current and future customers by offering them the best Fire, Police and EMS Equipment products at great prices supported by continuous service after the sale, as well as providing FREE quotes and Consultation.
NM Coin
Giving away: Fire Critic/Iron Firemen coin and patche
Web Site - NM-Coin.com
Facebook - NM Coin LLC Fan Page
Twitter - @NMCoin
We not only build the highest quality challenge coins, embroidered patches, badges and more, we build tradition. From start to finish we’ve been creating items for top agencies in the US. Give us a call today to get the NM Coin difference for your organization.
Command Sim – SimsUShare App
Giving away: CommandSim’s Sims U Share Windows or MAC, a $35.00 value. (12 winners)
Web Site - CommandSim.com and SimsUShare.CommandSim.com
Facebook – simsUShare
Twitter - @SimsUShare
Community – Command Sim Community
SimsUShare is a new, patent-pending technology aimed to help instructors and students connect better in the classroom by enabling them to rapidly create realistic, localized experiences they can use to train on and discuss. Check out this article about the technology
The CommandSim team is made up of individuals with strong backgrounds in Emergency Response, Emergency Management,
and simulation technology.
Below are the winners of the giveaway for the 10th Day of Christmas in the 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway hosted by The Fire Critic and IronFiremen.com. You can still enter if you have not yet (Enter here).
Sign up here - Prize Schedule - Prizes Listed here
Here are today’s winners:
Michael Still - RKECustomLeather – Custom leather radio strap – complete set up to include strap, case, sway strap, also stamped and paint job
Scott Repke - 2nd Alarm Fire Equipment - Boston Leather glove strap
Josh Parker - NM Coin - Fire Critic/Iron Firemen coin and patch
Brian Young - CommandSim’s Sims U Share - Windows or MAC. Training technology aimed to help instructors rapidly create realistic, localized experiences they can use to train on and discuss.
More on these prizes and companies:
RKECustomLeather
Giving away: Custom leather radio strap – complete set up to include strap, case, sway strap, also stamped and paint job
Web Site – RKECustomLeather.com
Facebook – Ross Escobedo Profile
2nd Alarm Fire Equipment
Giving Away: (5) Boston Leather glove holders, and (1) Boston Leather radio Strap
Web Site - SecondAlarmFire.com
Facebook - 2nd Alarm Fire Equipment Fan Page
Twitter - @2ndAlarmFire
Phone – 570-230-2990
Email – sales@secondalarmfire.com
Our goal is to be the best source for any and all Fire, Police and EMS Equipment needs. We continue to gain distribution rights for the best quality Fire, Police, and EMS Equipment in the industry. We strive to have the BEST customer service in the industry with all of our current and future customers by offering them the best Fire, Police and EMS Equipment products at great prices supported by continuous service after the sale, as well as providing FREE quotes and Consultation.
NM Coin
Giving away: Fire Critic/Iron Firemen coin and patche
Web Site - NM-Coin.com
Facebook - NM Coin LLC Fan Page
Twitter - @NMCoin
We not only build the highest quality challenge coins, embroidered patches, badges and more, we build tradition. From start to finish we’ve been creating items for top agencies in the US. Give us a call today to get the NM Coin difference for your organization.
Command Sim – SimsUShare App
Giving away: CommandSim’s Sims U Share Windows or MAC, a $35.00 value. (12 winners)
Web Site - CommandSim.com and SimsUShare.CommandSim.com
Facebook – simsUShare
Twitter - @SimsUShare
Community – Command Sim Community
SimsUShare is a new, patent-pending technology aimed to help instructors and students connect better in the classroom by enabling them to rapidly create realistic, localized experiences they can use to train on and discuss. Check out this article about the technology
The CommandSim team is made up of individuals with strong backgrounds in Emergency Response, Emergency Management,
and simulation technology.
Below are the winners of the giveaway for the 9th Day of Christmas in the 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway. You can still enter if you have not yet (Enter here).
Sign up here - Prize Schedule - Prizes Listed here
Here are today’s winners:
Adam Moore - Leatherhead Concepts - Custom radio strap with anti sway strap, custom chinstrap and glove strap
Timothy Newton - 2nd Alarm Fire Equipment - Boston Leather glove strap
Sandy Christenson - NM Coin - Fire Critic/Iron Firemen coin and patch
Jeremy McKim - CommandSim’s Sims U Share - Windows or MAC. Training technology aimed to help instructors rapidly create realistic, localized experiences they can use to train on and discuss.
More on these prizes and companies:
Leatherhead Concepts
Giving away: Custom radio strap with anti sway strap, custom chinstrap and glove strap
Web Site - LeatherheadConcepts.com
Facebook - Leatherhead Concepts Fan Page
Welcome to Leatherhead Concepts, Your one stop shop for the finest in public safety leather goods. Created in California’s Central Valley, Leatherhead Concepts uses only top quality materials, and old school craftsmanship in our products. Established in 2009 as simply a shield maker, our company began to grow by word of mouth, and we launched from there to what we are today. We still produce Custom Shields, so contact us for info. Leatherhead Concepts strives for customer satisfaction and durability to with stand the rigors of our job. You will not find any short cuts in our items, if we wouldnt use it, we would not expect you to! our items, while NOT considered “Life Safety devices”, take into account the safety aspects put forth by the industry. We use top quality hardware, and we searched long and hard to find the EXACT manufacturers of some of the safety features on our products. The public relies on you, You should rely on Leatherhead Concepts to provide you with rugged quality leather goods to help you meet your mission.
2nd Alarm Fire Equipment
Giving Away: (5) Boston Leather glove holders, and (1) Boston Leather radio Strap
Web Site - SecondAlarmFire.com
Facebook - 2nd Alarm Fire Equipment Fan Page
Twitter - @2ndAlarmFire
Phone – 570-230-2990
Email – sales@secondalarmfire.com
Our goal is to be the best source for any and all Fire, Police and EMS Equipment needs. We continue to gain distribution rights for the best quality Fire, Police, and EMS Equipment in the industry. We strive to have the BEST customer service in the industry with all of our current and future customers by offering them the best Fire, Police and EMS Equipment products at great prices supported by continuous service after the sale, as well as providing FREE quotes and Consultation.
NM Coin
Giving away: Fire Critic/Iron Firemen coin and patche
Web Site - NM-Coin.com
Facebook - NM Coin LLC Fan Page
Twitter - @NMCoin
We not only build the highest quality challenge coins, embroidered patches, badges and more, we build tradition. From start to finish we’ve been creating items for top agencies in the US. Give us a call today to get the NM Coin difference for your organization.
Command Sim – SimsUShare App
Giving away: CommandSim’s Sims U Share Windows or MAC, a $35.00 value. (12 winners)
Web Site - CommandSim.com and SimsUShare.CommandSim.com
Facebook – simsUShare
Twitter - @SimsUShare
Community – Command Sim Community
SimsUShare is a new, patent-pending technology aimed to help instructors and students connect better in the classroom by enabling them to rapidly create realistic, localized experiences they can use to train on and discuss. Check out this article about the technology
The CommandSim team is made up of individuals with strong backgrounds in Emergency Response, Emergency Management,
and simulation technology.
Below are the winners of the giveaway for the 8th Day of Christmas in the 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway. You can still enter if you have not yet (Enter here).
Sign up here - Prize Schedule - Prizes Listed here
Here are today’s winners:
Robert Diamond - 2nd Alarm Fire Equipment - Boston Leather glove strap, and Boston Leather radio Strap
Dave Bucci - ESS Eye Protection - ESS Eyepro kit including eye protection sunglasses, hat, shirt, huggie, and stickers
Cory Hyland - NM Coin - Fire Critic/Iron Firemen coin and patch
Douglas Smith - CommandSim’s Sims U Share - Windows or MAC. Training technology aimed to help instructors rapidly create realistic, localized experiences they can use to train on and discuss.
More on these prizes and companies:
2nd Alarm Fire Equipment
Giving Away: (5) Boston Leather glove holders, and (1) Boston Leather radio Strap
Web Site - SecondAlarmFire.com
Facebook - 2nd Alarm Fire Equipment Fan Page
Twitter - @2ndAlarmFire
Phone – 570-230-2990
Email – sales@secondalarmfire.com
Our goal is to be the best source for any and all Fire, Police and EMS Equipment needs. We continue to gain distribution rights for the best quality Fire, Police, and EMS Equipment in the industry. We strive to have the BEST customer service in the industry with all of our current and future customers by offering them the best Fire, Police and EMS Equipment products at great prices supported by continuous service after the sale, as well as providing FREE quotes and Consultation.
ESS Eye Protection
Giving away: 6 ESS Eyepro kits including glasses, hat, shirt, huggie, and stickers. There are two sets of three different packages (seen below).
Web Site - ESSEyePro.com
Facebook - ESS Eye Pro Fan Page
Twitter - @ESSEyePro
Youtube - ESSEyePro
Also Note: ESS Pro Program is for anyone involved in Public Safety in the US (i.e. Fire and EMS providers). To apply send an e-mail to deptrep@esseyepro.com with your name, position, and the name of your department. Once approved you will receive 40% off of ESS sunglasses and eyeshields. The process is quick and easy.
NM Coin
Giving away: Fire Critic/Iron Firemen coin and patche
Web Site - NM-Coin.com
Facebook - NM Coin LLC Fan Page
Twitter - @NMCoin
We not only build the highest quality challenge coins, embroidered patches, badges and more, we build tradition. From start to finish we’ve been creating items for top agencies in the US. Give us a call today to get the NM Coin difference for your organization.
Command Sim – SimsUShare App
Giving away: CommandSim’s Sims U Share Windows or MAC, a $35.00 value. (12 winners)
Web Site - CommandSim.com and SimsUShare.CommandSim.com
Facebook – simsUShare
Twitter - @SimsUShare
Community – Command Sim Community
SimsUShare is a new, patent-pending technology aimed to help instructors and students connect better in the classroom by enabling them to rapidly create realistic, localized experiences they can use to train on and discuss. Check out this article about the technology
The CommandSim team is made up of individuals with strong backgrounds in Emergency Response, Emergency Management,
and simulation technology.
Below are the winners of the giveaway for the 7th Day of Christmas in the 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway. You can still enter if you have not yet (Enter here).
Sign up here - Prize Schedule - Prizes Listed here
Here are today’s winners:
Michael Westrick – 1st in Leather - One Piece Custom Classic Helmet Shield and matching Glove Strap
Tom Jagla - ESS Eye Protection - ESS Eyepro kit including eye protection sunglasses, hat, shirt, huggie, and stickers
Dwayne Klepper - NM Coin - Fire Critic/Iron Firemen coin and patch
Lee Powell - CommandSim’s Sims U Share - Windows or MAC. Training technology aimed to help instructors rapidly create realistic, localized experiences they can use to train on and discuss.
More on these prizes and companies:
1st In Leather
Giving away: One Piece Custom Classic and matching Glove Strap
Web Site - They use Facebook
Facebook - 1st In Leather Fan Page
1st In Leather is a company started out of a desire to have a piece of art that would stand up to the harsh conditions we call work. From day one, our goal has been to give our customers fronts, glove straps, key chains, and passports that they would be proud to show off to their friends and family. Our products are built to order every order. We strive every day to make our products better than they were the day before. We even take items such as truckmans belts and radio straps, and customize them after bringing them back to their former luster without loosing the worked in feel.
ESS Eye Protection
Giving away: 6 ESS Eyepro kits including glasses, hat, shirt, huggie, and stickers. There are two sets of three different packages (seen below).
Web Site - ESSEyePro.com
Facebook - ESS Eye Pro Fan Page
Twitter - @ESSEyePro
Youtube - ESSEyePro
Also Note: ESS Pro Program is for anyone involved in Public Safety in the US (i.e. Fire and EMS providers). To apply send an e-mail to deptrep@esseyepro.com with your name, position, and the name of your department. Once approved you will receive 40% off of ESS sunglasses and eyeshields. The process is quick and easy.
NM Coin
Giving away: Fire Critic/Iron Firemen coin and patche
Web Site - NM-Coin.com
Facebook - NM Coin LLC Fan Page
Twitter - @NMCoin
We not only build the highest quality challenge coins, embroidered patches, badges and more, we build tradition. From start to finish we’ve been creating items for top agencies in the US. Give us a call today to get the NM Coin difference for your organization.
Command Sim – SimsUShare App
Giving away: CommandSim’s Sims U Share Windows or MAC, a $35.00 value. (12 winners)
Web Site - CommandSim.com and SimsUShare.CommandSim.com
Facebook – simsUShare
Twitter - @SimsUShare
Community – Command Sim Community
SimsUShare is a new, patent-pending technology aimed to help instructors and students connect better in the classroom by enabling them to rapidly create realistic, localized experiences they can use to train on and discuss. Check out this article about the technology
The CommandSim team is made up of individuals with strong backgrounds in Emergency Response, Emergency Management,
and simulation technology.
Below are the winners of the giveaway for the 6th Day of Christmas in the 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway. You can still enter if you have not yet (Enter here).
Sign up here - Prize Schedule - Prizes Listed here
Here are today’s winners:
Gary Freundlich - Smoke is Showing - Brotherhood Print 16×24 plate mounted
Andrew Walker - ESS Eye Protection - ESS Eyepro kit including eye protection sunglasses, hat, shirt, huggie, and stickers
Tim Newton - NM Coin - Fire Critic/Iron Firemen coin and patch
Chris Wuertz - CommandSim’s Sims U Share - Windows or MAC. Training technology aimed to help instructors rapidly create realistic, localized experiences they can use to train on and discuss.
More on these prizes and companies:
Smoke is Showing
Giving away: Brotherhood Print 16×24 plate mounted (seen below)
Web Site – SmokeIsShowing.ca
Facebook - Smoke Is Showing Fan Page
Located in southern Ontario, Canada Mitchell is the photographer behind Smoke is Showing Fire Photography he provides photography for training, live scene, apparatus and traditional firefighter portraits and collages to departments. He also create custom and creative helmet and turn out gear images.
ESS Eye Protection
Giving away: 6 ESS Eyepro kits including glasses, hat, shirt, huggie, and stickers. There are two sets of three different packages (seen below).
Web Site - ESSEyePro.com
Facebook - ESS Eye Pro Fan Page
Twitter - @ESSEyePro
Youtube - ESSEyePro
Also Note: ESS Pro Program is for anyone involved in Public Safety in the US (i.e. Fire and EMS providers). To apply send an e-mail to deptrep@esseyepro.com with your name, position, and the name of your department. Once approved you will receive 40% off of ESS sunglasses and eyeshields. The process is quick and easy.
NM Coin
Giving away: Fire Critic/Iron Firemen coin and patche
Web Site - NM-Coin.com
Facebook - NM Coin LLC Fan Page
Twitter - @NMCoin
We not only build the highest quality challenge coins, embroidered patches, badges and more, we build tradition. From start to finish we’ve been creating items for top agencies in the US. Give us a call today to get the NM Coin difference for your organization.
Command Sim – SimsUShare App
Giving away: CommandSim’s Sims U Share Windows or MAC, a $35.00 value. (12 winners)
Web Site - CommandSim.com and SimsUShare.CommandSim.com
Facebook – simsUShare
Twitter - @SimsUShare
Community – Command Sim Community
SimsUShare is a new, patent-pending technology aimed to help instructors and students connect better in the classroom by enabling them to rapidly create realistic, localized experiences they can use to train on and discuss. Check out this article about the technology
The CommandSim team is made up of individuals with strong backgrounds in Emergency Response, Emergency Management,
and simulation technology.
Below are the winners of the giveaway for the 5th Day of Christmas in the 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway. You can still enter if you have not yet (Enter here).
Sign up here - Prize Schedule - Prizes Listed here
Here are today’s winners:
Will Sergent - Commercial Solutions - True North Gear bail out kit complete with hip pouch, 50 ft of FR Rope and F4 descender
Nick Butta - ESS Eye Protection - ESS Eyepro kit including eye protection sunglasses, hat, shirt, huggie, and stickers
Eric Ciecko - NM Coin - Fire Critic/Iron Firemen coin and patch
Colt Eberling - CommandSim’s Sims U Share - Windows or MAC. Training technology aimed to help instructors rapidly create realistic, localized experiences they can use to train on and discuss.
More on these prizes and companies:
Commercial Solutions
Giving away: True North Gear bail out kit complete with hip pouch, 50 ft of FR Rope and F4 descender. Value $250.00
Web Site - CommercialSolutions.ca
Facebook - Commercial Solutions – First Responders
Commercial Solutions Inc. First Responders Division is Canada’s largest supplier of Firefighter and First Responder PPE and equipment.
ESS Eye Protection
Giving away: 6 ESS Eyepro kits including glasses, hat, shirt, huggie, and stickers. There are two sets of three different packages (seen below).
Web Site - ESSEyePro.com
Facebook - ESS Eye Pro Fan Page
Twitter - @ESSEyePro
Youtube - ESSEyePro
Also Note: ESS Pro Program is for anyone involved in Public Safety in the US (i.e. Fire and EMS providers). To apply send an e-mail to deptrep@esseyepro.com with your name, position, and the name of your department. Once approved you will receive 40% off of ESS sunglasses and eyeshields. The process is quick and easy.
NM Coin
Giving away: Fire Critic/Iron Firemen coin and patche
Web Site - NM-Coin.com
Facebook - NM Coin LLC Fan Page
Twitter - @NMCoin
We not only build the highest quality challenge coins, embroidered patches, badges and more, we build tradition. From start to finish we’ve been creating items for top agencies in the US. Give us a call today to get the NM Coin difference for your organization.
Command Sim – SimsUShare App
Giving away: CommandSim’s Sims U Share Windows or MAC, a $35.00 value. (12 winners)
Web Site - CommandSim.com and SimsUShare.CommandSim.com
Facebook – simsUShare
Twitter - @SimsUShare
Community – Command Sim Community
SimsUShare is a new, patent-pending technology aimed to help instructors and students connect better in the classroom by enabling them to rapidly create realistic, localized experiences they can use to train on and discuss. Check out this article about the technology
The CommandSim team is made up of individuals with strong backgrounds in Emergency Response, Emergency Management,
and simulation technology.
Below are the winners of the giveaway for the 4th Day of Christmas in the 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway. You can still enter if you have not yet (Enter here).
Sign up here - Prize Schedule - Prizes Listed here
Here are today’s winners:
Cliff Phillips – Glove Crafters - A pair of Fire Armor structural Firefighter Gloves, a glove strap, and t-shirt
Matt Johnson - NM Coin - Fire Critic/Iron Firemen coin and patch
David Walls - CommandSim’s Sims U Share - Windows or MAC. Training technology aimed to help instructors rapidly create realistic, localized experiences they can use to train on and discuss.
More on these prizes and companies:
Glove Crafters
Giving away: A pair of Fire Armor structural Firefighter Gloves, a glove strap, and t-shirt
Web Site - GloveCrafters.com or GloveCraftersProducts.com
Facebook - Glove Crafters Fan Page
Quality Handcrafted Gloves – Made in the USA. Glove Crafter’s primary focus is in the design and manufacturing of the highest quality of gloves in the world. All our products are handmade right here in the United States by master crafters who are experts in putting together quality handmade gloves. You simply won’t find a higher quality glove anywhere in the world. In all cases, our gloves are manufactured to our precise specifications and quality standards to uphold our forever guarantee and provide the best value available to our customers. You can count on Glove Crafters, Inc. to provide the best quality heat resistant products for your protection. Glove Crafters, Inc. is dedicated to the design, manufacturing and marketing of fire fighting protective gloves that improves fire fighter safety and usability.
NM Coin
Giving away: Fire Critic/Iron Firemen coins and patches
Web Site - NM-Coin.com
Facebook - NM Coin LLC Fan Page
Twitter - @NMCoin
We not only build the highest quality challenge coins, embroidered patches, badges and more, we build tradition. From start to finish we’ve been creating items for top agencies in the US. Give us a call today to get the NM Coin difference for your organization.
Command Sim – SimsUShare App
Giving away: CommandSim’s Sims U Share Windows or MAC, a $35.00 value. (12 winners)
Web Site - CommandSim.com and SimsUShare.CommandSim.com
Facebook – simsUShare
Twitter - @SimsUShare
Community – Command Sim Community
SimsUShare is a new, patent-pending technology aimed to help instructors and students connect better in the classroom by enabling them to rapidly create realistic, localized experiences they can use to train on and discuss. Check out this article about the technology
The CommandSim team is made up of individuals with strong backgrounds in Emergency Response, Emergency Management,
and simulation technology.
Below are the winners of the giveaway for the 3rd Day of Christmas in the 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway. You can still enter if you have not yet (Enter here).
Sign up here - Prize Schedule - Prizes Listed here
Here are today’s winners:
Ben Coffman - NY FireStore - FDNY ball cap, Engine 34/Ladder 41 “Hell’s Kitchen t-shirt and hoodie (sized XL/able to exchange)
Jennifer Bolick - NM Coin - Fire Critic/Iron Firemen coin and patch
Miles Silk Jr - CommandSim’s Sims U Share - Windows or MAC. Training technology aimed to help instructors rapidly create realistic, localized experiences they can use to train on and discuss.
More on these prizes and companies:
NY Firestore
Giving away: FDNY Cap, Engine 34/Ladder 41 “Hell’s Kitchen Shirt and Hoodie
Web Site – NYFireStore.com
Facebook – FireStore
Twitter – @NYCFireStore
The original NYC FireStore since 1991. Located at 17 Greenwich Ave. New York, NY 10014
NM Coin
Giving away: Fire Critic/Iron Firemen coins and patches
Web Site - NM-Coin.com
Facebook - NM Coin LLC Fan Page
Twitter - @NMCoin
We not only build the highest quality challenge coins, embroidered patches, badges and more, we build tradition. From start to finish we’ve been creating items for top agencies in the US. Give us a call today to get the NM Coin difference for your organization.
Command Sim – SimsUShare App
Giving away: CommandSim’s Sims U Share Windows or MAC, a $35.00 value. (12 winners)
Web Site - CommandSim.com and SimsUShare.CommandSim.com
Facebook – simsUShare
Twitter - @SimsUShare
Community – Command Sim Community
SimsUShare is a new, patent-pending technology aimed to help instructors and students connect better in the classroom by enabling them to rapidly create realistic, localized experiences they can use to train on and discuss. Check out this article about the technology
The CommandSim team is made up of individuals with strong backgrounds in Emergency Response, Emergency Management,
and simulation technology.
Below are the winners of the giveaway for the 2nd Day of Christmas in the 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway. You can still enter if you have not yet (Enter here).
Sign up here - Prize Schedule - Prizes Listed here
Here are today’s winners:
Dan Miller: Crosstitched – Shirt, hat, and stickers
Peter Grocholski: ESS Eye Protection - ESS Eyepro kit including eye protection sunglasses, hat, shirt, huggie, and stickers
Eric Klein: CommandSim’s Sims U Share - Windows or MAC. Training technology aimed to help instructors rapidly create realistic, localized experiences they can use to train on and discuss.
More on these prizes and companies:
Crosstitched
Giving away a shirt, hat, and stickers.
Web Site - Crosstitched.com
Twitter - @Crosstitched
Instagram- Crosstitched
Facebook- Crosstitched Fan Page
Info - Fully Involved Series
About The Series. This series was created for the men and women who do what others won’t. Created by a firefighter, each design is made with pride. Crosstitched understands the risk and danger firefighters go through every day, and for that we thank you.
We do custom work as well!
Get a custom design made up for your firehouse or business. We will print low minimums with no setup fees. T shirts, long sleeve, hoods, and more. Find out more at contact@crosstitched.com. Checkout our Facebook page, to see some of our custom work.
ESS Eye Protection
Giving away: 6 ESS Eyepro kits including glasses, hat, shirt, huggie, and stickers. There are two sets of three different packages (seen below).
Web Site - ESSEyePro.com
Facebook - ESS Eye Pro Fan Page
Twitter - @ESSEyePro
Youtube - ESSEyePro
Also Note: ESS Pro Program is for anyone involved in Public Safety in the US (i.e. Fire and EMS providers). To apply send an e-mail to deptrep@esseyepro.com with your name, position, and the name of your department. Once approved you will receive 40% off of ESS sunglasses and eyeshields. The process is quick and easy.
Command Sim – SimsUShare App
Giving away: CommandSim’s Sims U Share Windows or MAC, a $35.00 value. (12 winners)
Web Site - CommandSim.com and SimsUShare.CommandSim.com
Facebook – simsUShare
Twitter - @SimsUShare
Community – Command Sim Community
SimsUShare is a new, patent-pending technology aimed to help instructors and students connect better in the classroom by enabling them to rapidly create realistic, localized experiences they can use to train on and discuss. Check out this article about the technology
The CommandSim team is made up of individuals with strong backgrounds in Emergency Response, Emergency Management,
and simulation technology.
Below are the winners of the giveaway for the 1st Day of Christmas in the 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway. You can still enter if you have not yet (Enter here).
Sign up here - Prize Schedule - Prizes Listed here
Here are today’s winners:
Tim O’Connor: CentreLearn - 1 year unlimited subscription for one person to CentreLearn’s library of online continuing education courses. They have more than 200 hours of CE in for paramedics, EMTs, and Firefighters.
Rachel Deel: ESS Eye Protection - ESS Eyepro kit including eye protection sunglasses, hat, shirt, huggie, and stickers
Doug Baker: CommandSim’s Sims U Share - Windows or MAC. Training technology aimed to help instructors rapidly create realistic, localized experiences they can use to train on and discuss.
More on these prizes and companies:
Centrelearn
Giving away: 1 year unlimited subscription for one person to CentreLearn’s library of online continuing education courses. We have more than 200 hours of CE in for paramedics, EMTs, and Firefighters.
Web Site - CentreLearn.com
Facebook - CentreLearn Fan Page
Twitter – @CentreLearn
Blog - Blog.CentreLearn.com
Youtube - CentreLearn Solutions
CentreLearn is a world-class learning management system for Fire and EMS departments that helps Fire and EMS departments harness the power of the Internet to deliver multimedia training. CentreLearn delivers over 220 Continuing Education courses for firefighters, EMTs and Paramedics. The learning management system makes online and classroom training easy to track and cost-efficient to deliver. Continuing education courses can be assigned to users or groups of users. Training officers are able to rapidly input classroom training records, conference attendance, and other offline training as external CE courses. Reports of training progress and completion can be manually and automatically generated and even delivered to other records management systems. CentreLearn is for Fire and EMS Departments of any size and scales to meet your usage demands. Contact us (http://centrelearn.com/contactus/) today for a free demonstration of how CentreLearn can help your organization train better and spend less.
ESS Eye Protection
Giving away: 6 ESS Eyepro kits including glasses, hat, shirt, huggie, and stickers. There are two sets of three different packages (seen below).
Web Site - ESSEyePro.com
Facebook - ESS Eye Pro Fan Page
Twitter - @ESSEyePro
Youtube - ESSEyePro
Also Note: ESS Pro Program is for anyone involved in Public Safety in the US (i.e. Fire and EMS providers). To apply send an e-mail to deptrep@esseyepro.com with your name, position, and the name of your department. Once approved you will receive 40% off of ESS sunglasses and eyeshields. The process is quick and easy.
Command Sim – SimsUShare App
Giving away: CommandSim’s Sims U Share Windows or MAC, a $35.00 value. (12 winners)
Web Site - CommandSim.com and SimsUShare.CommandSim.com
Facebook – simsUShare
Twitter - @SimsUShare
Community – Command Sim Community
SimsUShare is a new, patent-pending technology aimed to help instructors and students connect better in the classroom by enabling them to rapidly create realistic, localized experiences they can use to train on and discuss. Check out this article about the technology
The CommandSim team is made up of individuals with strong backgrounds in Emergency Response, Emergency Management,
and simulation technology.
Have you signed up for the 12 Days of Christmas yet? This is probably the biggest giveaway ever by a fire service web site. Thousands of dollars worth of merchandise will be given away. Your pals Rhett Fleitz (FireCritic.com) and Willie Wines Jr. (IronFiremen.com) have put these great prizes together for you. There will be 44 winners of great prizes! Starting tomorrow, the winners will be picked daily. You can sign up during the contest too.
Sign up here
Prizes from companies like: CentreLearn, ESS Eye Protection, CommandSim’s Sims U Share, Crosstitched, NM Coin,NY FireStore, Glove Crafters, Commercial Solutions, Smoke is Showing, 1st in Leather, 2nd Alarm Fire Equipment, Leatherhead Concepts, RKECustomLeather, Box Alarm Leather, and FD Cam.
It Starts Tomorrow People!
The 13th!
Prize Schedule
Prizes Listed here
The Fire Critic/Iron Firemen 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway begins on 12/13 and ends on 12/24. There will be a total of 44 winners winning one of the prizes below. Daily, we will post on who won the prizes. We will also be updating The Fire Critic Facebook page with the winners. All winners will be contacted via email. All you need to do to enter is click on the link here (or below). You can only sign up once per email address. If you have questions, please leave a comment.
Sign up to enter here!
Each # under the day of the giveaway indicates an individual prize.
1st Day of Christmas (12/13)
- CentreLearn - 1 year unlimited subscription for one person to CentreLearn’s library of online continuing education courses. They have more than 200 hours of CE in for paramedics, EMTs, and Firefighters.
- ESS Eye Protection - ESS Eyepro kit including eye protection sunglasses, hat, shirt, huggie, and stickers
- CommandSim’s Sims U Share - Windows or MAC. Training technology aimed to help instructors rapidly create realistic, localized experiences they can use to train on and discuss.
2nd Day of Christmas (12/14)
- Crosstitched - Crosstitched t-shirt, hat, and stickers.
- ESS Eye Protection - ESS Eyepro kit including eye protection sunglasses, hat, shirt, huggie, and stickers
- CommandSim’s Sims U Share - Windows or MAC. Training technology aimed to help instructors rapidly create realistic, localized experiences they can use to train on and discuss.
3rd Day of Christmas (12/15)
- NY FireStore - FDNY ball cap, Engine 34/Ladder 41 “Hell’s Kitchen t-shirt and hoodie (sized XL/able to exchange)
- NM Coin - Fire Critic/Iron Firemen coin and patch
- CommandSim’s Sims U Share - Windows or MAC. Training technology aimed to help instructors rapidly create realistic, localized experiences they can use to train on and discuss.
4th Day of Christmas (12/16)
- Glove Crafters - A pair of Fire Armor structural firefighter gloves, a glove strap, and t-shirt
- NM Coin - Fire Critic/Iron Firemen coin and patch
- CommandSim’s Sims U Share - Windows or MAC. Training technology aimed to help instructors rapidly create realistic, localized experiences they can use to train on and discuss.
5th Day of Christmas (12/17)
- Commercial Solutions - True North Gear bail out kit complete with hip pouch, 50 ft of FR Rope and F4 descender
- ESS Eye Protection - ESS Eyepro kit including eye protection sunglasses, hat, shirt, huggie, and stickers
- NM Coin - Fire Critic/Iron Firemen coin and patch
- CommandSim’s Sims U Share - Windows or MAC. Training technology aimed to help instructors rapidly create realistic, localized experiences they can use to train on and discuss.
6th Day of Christmas (12/18)
- Smoke is Showing - Brotherhood Print 16×24 plate mounted
- ESS Eye Protection - ESS Eyepro kit including eye protection sunglasses, hat, shirt, huggie, and stickers
- NM Coin - Fire Critic/Iron Firemen coin and patch
- CommandSim’s Sims U Share - Windows or MAC. Training technology aimed to help instructors rapidly create realistic, localized experiences they can use to train on and discuss.
7th Day of Christmas (12/19)
- 1st in Leather - One Piece Custom Classic Helmet Shield and matching Glove Strap
- ESS Eye Protection - ESS Eyepro kit including eye protection sunglasses, hat, shirt, huggie, and stickers
- NM Coin - Fire Critic/Iron Firemen coin and patch
- CommandSim’s Sims U Share - Windows or MAC. Training technology aimed to help instructors rapidly create realistic, localized experiences they can use to train on and discuss.
8th Day of Christmas (12/20)
- 2nd Alarm Fire Equipment - Boston Leather glove strap, and Boston Leather radio Strap
- ESS Eye Protection - ESS Eyepro kit including eye protection sunglasses, hat, shirt, huggie, and stickers
- NM Coin - Fire Critic/Iron Firemen coin and patch
- CommandSim’s Sims U Share - Windows or MAC. Training technology aimed to help instructors rapidly create realistic, localized experiences they can use to train on and discuss.
9th Day of Christmas (12/21)
- Leatherhead Concepts - Custom radio strap with anti sway strap, custom chinstrap and glove strap
- 2nd Alarm Fire Equipment - Boston Leather glove strap
- NM Coin - Fire Critic/Iron Firemen coin and patch
- CommandSim’s Sims U Share - Windows or MAC. Training technology aimed to help instructors rapidly create realistic, localized experiences they can use to train on and discuss.
10th Day of Christmas (12/22)
- RKECustomLeather – Custom leather radio strap – complete set up to include strap, case, sway strap, also stamped and paint job
- 2nd Alarm Fire Equipment - Boston Leather glove strap
- NM Coin - Fire Critic/Iron Firemen coin and patch
- CommandSim’s Sims U Share - Windows or MAC. Training technology aimed to help instructors rapidly create realistic, localized experiences they can use to train on and discuss.
11th Day of Christmas (12/23)
- Box Alarm Leather - Fully custom carved and painted helmet shield
- 2nd Alarm Fire Equipment - Boston Leather glove strap
- NM Coin - Fire Critic/Iron Firemen coin and patch
- CommandSim’s Sims U Share - Windows or MAC. Training technology aimed to help instructors rapidly create realistic, localized experiences they can use to train on and discuss.
12th Day of Christmas (12/24)
- FD Cam - 1080p “Bulldog” series camera packages (Which includes Cam, BlackJack mount & 16gb SD card)
- 2nd Alarm Fire Equipment - Boston Leather glove strap
- NM Coin - Fire Critic/Iron Firemen coin and patch
- CommandSim’s Sims U Share - Windows or MAC. Training technology aimed to help instructors rapidly create realistic, localized experiences they can use to train on and discuss.
The Fire Critic/ Iron Firemen 12 Days of Christmas begin on December 13th. All you have to do to enter is sign up here. Beyond that, I ask you to patronize the companies below because they have been gracious enough to offer these products to be given away. Many of these companies have offered products in the past to be given away. To say that I am thankful is an understatement. Captain Wines (IronFiremen.com) and I know many of the people behind these companies personally and lets just say…we don’t hang out with people we don’t like. These people have certainly passed the test! Plus, how freakin cool is our banner logo below for the 12 days?
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Below are the companies who have provided products and the products they are giving away. We are talking about THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS WORTH OF STUFF! I have included their respective links and some information about each company. Check them out, follow them on Facebook and Twitter. Companies like these are the ones WE WANT to thrive. They see a value in what I do right here on FireCritic.com and I am pleased. I will announce the schedule of the giveaway very soon!
1st In Leather
Giving away: One Piece Custom Classic and matching Glove Strap
Web Site - They use Facebook
Facebook - 1st In Leather Fan Page
1st In Leather is a company started out of a desire to have a piece of art that would stand up to the harsh conditions we call work. From day one, our goal has been to give our customers fronts, glove straps, key chains, and passports that they would be proud to show off to their friends and family. Our products are built to order every order. We strive every day to make our products better than they were the day before. We even take items such as truckmans belts and radio straps, and customize them after bringing them back to their former luster without loosing the worked in feel.
2nd Alarm Fire Equipment
Giving Away: (5) Boston Leather glove holders, and (1) Boston Leather radio Strap
Web Site - SecondAlarmFire.com
Facebook - 2nd Alarm Fire Equipment Fan Page
Twitter - @2ndAlarmFire
Phone – 570-230-2990
Email – sales@secondalarmfire.com
Our goal is to be the best source for any and all Fire, Police and EMS Equipment needs. We continue to gain distribution rights for the best quality Fire, Police, and EMS Equipment in the industry. We strive to have the BEST customer service in the industry with all of our current and future customers by offering them the best Fire, Police and EMS Equipment products at great prices supported by continuous service after the sale, as well as providing FREE quotes and Consultation.
Box Alarm Leather
Giving away: Fully custom carved and painted helmet shield.
Web Site - BoxAlarmLeather.com
Facebook - Box Alarm Leather Fan Page
Twitter - @BoxAlarmLeather
“Box Alarm Leather specializes in handcrafted custom leather gear and accessories for Fire, Rescue and EMS professionals. We start with the highest quality raw materials and thorough preparation. Knowing “the job”, Box Alarm Leather custom products are made ensuring that the pride and tradition of the fire service is sewn into every piece.”
Centrelearn
Giving away: 1 year unlimited subscription for one person to CentreLearn’s library of online continuing education courses. We have more than 200 hours of CE in for paramedics, EMTs, and Firefighters.
Web Site - CentreLearn.com
Facebook - CentreLearn Fan Page
Twitter – @CentreLearn
Blog - Blog.CentreLearn.com
Youtube - CentreLearn Solutions
CentreLearn is a world-class learning management system for Fire and EMS departments that helps Fire and EMS departments harness the power of the Internet to deliver multimedia training. CentreLearn delivers over 220 Continuing Education courses for firefighters, EMTs and Paramedics. The learning management system makes online and classroom training easy to track and cost-efficient to deliver. Continuing education courses can be assigned to users or groups of users. Training officers are able to rapidly input classroom training records, conference attendance, and other offline training as external CE courses. Reports of training progress and completion can be manually and automatically generated and even delivered to other records management systems. CentreLearn is for Fire and EMS Departments of any size and scales to meet your usage demands. Contact us (http://centrelearn.com/contactus/) today for a free demonstration of how CentreLearn can help your organization train better and spend less.
Command Sim – SimsUShare App
Giving away: CommandSim’s Sims U Share Windows or MAC, a $35.00 value. (12 winners)
Web Site - CommandSim.com and SimsUShare.CommandSim.com
Facebook – simsUShare
Twitter - @SimsUShare
Community – Command Sim Community
SimsUShare is a new, patent-pending technology aimed to help instructors and students connect better in the classroom by enabling them to rapidly create realistic, localized experiences they can use to train on and discuss. Check out this article about the technology
The CommandSim team is made up of individuals with strong backgrounds in Emergency Response, Emergency Management,
and simulation technology.
Commercial Solutions
Giving away: True North Gear bail out kit complete with hip pouch, 50 ft of FR Rope and F4 descender. Value $250.00
Web Site - CommercialSolutions.ca
Facebook - Commercial Solutions – First Responders
Commercial Solutions Inc. First Responders Division is Canada’s largest supplier of Firefighter and First Responder PPE and equipment.
Crosstitched
Giving away a shirt, hat, and stickers.
Web Site - Crosstitched.com
Twitter - @Crosstitched
Instagram- Crosstitched
Facebook- Crosstitched Fan Page
Info - Fully Involved Series
About The Series. This series was created for the men and women who do what others won’t. Created by a firefighter, each design is made with pride. Crosstitched understands the risk and danger firefighters go through every day, and for that we thank you.
We do custom work as well!
Get a custom design made up for your firehouse or business. We will print low minimums with no setup fees. T shirts, long sleeve, hoods, and more. Find out more at contact@crosstitched.com. Checkout our Facebook page, to see some of our custom work.
ESS Eye Protection
Giving away: 6 ESS Eyepro kits including glasses, hat, shirt, huggie, and stickers. There are two sets of three different packages (seen below).
Web Site - ESSEyePro.com
Facebook - ESS Eye Pro Fan Page
Twitter - @ESSEyePro
Youtube - ESSEyePro
Also Note: ESS Pro Program is for anyone involved in Public Safety in the US (i.e. Fire and EMS providers). To apply send an e-mail to deptrep@esseyepro.com with your name, position, and the name of your department. Once approved you will receive 40% off of ESS sunglasses and eyeshields. The process is quick and easy.
FD Cam
Giving away: 1080p “Bulldog” series camera packages (Which includes Cam, BlackJack mount & 16gb SD card)
Web Site - FDCam.com
Facebook - FDCamHD Fan Page
Blog - HelmetFirefighter.com
Twitter - @FDCamHD
The last day of 2007 was when it all began for us. Right at shift change the alarm went off for a Structure Fire two blocks from the station. A large two story house with heavy fire and plenty of work to do. During overhaul, I noticed something on one of the Truck guys helmet and soon found out he fixed a sport helmet cam to his lid. After watching the video I was hooked! I soon bought one and began shooting every fire I was knocked out on. I searched the web and watched as many fire videos as I could and still to this day I can’t get enough. Fire Helmet Cameras have evolved over a few short years and there are tons of makes and models to choose from, but what I couldn’t find was an HD cam that can stand up to the abuse of Firefighting and still be relatively affordable. So, we did what Firefighters have long done…We made our own way. We banded together with a top quality HD camera manufacturer to bring you a highly durable, heat and water resistant fire helmet camera that cost half of what other companies are charging.
Glove Crafters
Giving away: A pair of Fire Armor structural Firefighter Gloves, a glove strap, and t-shirt
Web Site - GloveCrafters.com or GloveCraftersProducts.com
Facebook - Glove Crafters Fan Page
Quality Handcrafted Gloves – Made in the USA. Glove Crafter’s primary focus is in the design and manufacturing of the highest quality of gloves in the world. All our products are handmade right here in the United States by master crafters who are experts in putting together quality handmade gloves. You simply won’t find a higher quality glove anywhere in the world. In all cases, our gloves are manufactured to our precise specifications and quality standards to uphold our forever guarantee and provide the best value available to our customers. You can count on Glove Crafters, Inc. to provide the best quality heat resistant products for your protection. Glove Crafters, Inc. is dedicated to the design, manufacturing and marketing of fire fighting protective gloves that improves fire fighter safety and usability.
Leatherhead Concepts
Giving away: Custom radio strap with anti sway strap, custom chinstrap and glove strap
Web Site - LeatherheadConcepts.com
Facebook - Leatherhead Concepts Fan Page
Welcome to Leatherhead Concepts, Your one stop shop for the finest in public safety leather goods. Created in California’s Central Valley, Leatherhead Concepts uses only top quality materials, and old school craftsmanship in our products. Established in 2009 as simply a shield maker, our company began to grow by word of mouth, and we launched from there to what we are today. We still produce Custom Shields, so contact us for info. Leatherhead Concepts strives for customer satisfaction and durability to with stand the rigors of our job. You will not find any short cuts in our items, if we wouldnt use it, we would not expect you to! our items, while NOT considered “Life Safety devices”, take into account the safety aspects put forth by the industry. We use top quality hardware, and we searched long and hard to find the EXACT manufacturers of some of the safety features on our products. The public relies on you, You should rely on Leatherhead Concepts to provide you with rugged quality leather goods to help you meet your mission.
NM Coin
Giving away: 10 Fire Critic/Iron Firemen coins and patches
Web Site - NM-Coin.com
Facebook - NM Coin LLC Fan Page
Twitter - @NMCoin
We not only build the highest quality challenge coins, embroidered patches, badges and more, we build tradition. From start to finish we’ve been creating items for top agencies in the US. Give us a call today to get the NM Coin difference for your organization.
NY Firestore
Giving away: FDNY Cap, Engine 34/Ladder 41 “Hell’s Kitchen Shirt and Hoodie
Web Site – NYFireStore.com
Facebook – FireStore
Twitter – @NYCFireStore
The original NYC FireStore since 1991. Located at 17 Greenwich Ave. New York, NY 10014
RKECustomLeather
Giving away: Custom leather radio strap – complete set up to include strap, case, sway strap, also stamped and paint job
Web Site – RKECustomLeather.com
Facebook – Ross Escobedo Profile
Smoke is Showing
Giving away: Brotherhood Print 16×24 plate mounted (seen below)
Web Site – SmokeIsShowing.ca
Facebook - Smoke Is Showing Fan Page
Located in southern Ontario, Canada Mitchell is the photographer behind Smoke is Showing Fire Photography he provides photography for training, live scene, apparatus and traditional firefighter portraits and collages to departments. He also create custom and creative helmet and turn out gear images.
Here are the Top Ten Christmas Gifts for 2012. This is a blog feature I have been doing for the past several years. The list has changed a little bit because of all the great products/companies that I want to share. Therefore, I have put some similar products into categories of gifts. This gives more ideas for everyone to look at.
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Don’t forget to share this with your friends and family. You might even point out some of the best products you are interested in. Feel free to add anything else you want in the comments! Many of these items/companies have been reviewed on FireProductReview.com (FPR).
10. Fire Critic & Iron Firemen Merchandise
The Fire Critic and Iron Firemen (Captain Willie Wines Jr.) have teamed up on their merchandise they offer. Since we mostly travel together, it made perfect sense. We have Brotherhood Chips (currently out of stock), Challenge Coins, Patches, and T-shirts. Check them out below. One thing we wanted to ensure when creating this merchandise was that it remained affordable.
“Hey Brother” Shirt - Our shirts are sold exclusively through Crosstitched. Crosstitched has their own designs as well. Our shirts are very affordable at $15 each.
Purchase a “Hey Brother” Shirt here
Fire Critic/Iron Firemen Challenge Coins - Offered from NM-Coin, our challenge coins have navigated the globe. You can get yours from NM-Coin today!
Purchase a challenge coin here
Fire Critic/Iron Firemen Patch - Our patch is a one of a kind and also created/offered by NM-Coin. Add it to your collection today!
Purchase a patch here
9. Wall Shields Custom Wood Firehouse Furnishings
Wall Shields - Wall Shields Co. is a fireman owned business and is the creator of Wall Shields and the Firehouse Furnishings line. We make custom-made Wall Shields and Firehouse Furnishings for you or your Firehouse. Wall Shields make great gifts for retirements, awards, or holidays. Our Firehouse Furnishings are designed and built by firemen to withstand abuse. All of our products are a great way to display your station’s pride. Don’t see what you want? Let us know. Here at Wall Shields Co., we can make just about anything you can think of. You are limited by your only by your imagination.
Web Site - Facebook - FPR Review
8. Fire Service Warrior Foundations Workbook
Fire Service Warrior FSWFoundations Workbook - The FSWFoundations Workbook is a 21-Day Personal and Professional Development program designed to help you implement the Fire Service Warrior Concept in your life. The daily work includes FSWMindfulness, FSWTraining, and FSWFitness work to help you prepare yourself to thrive on the fireground. Regular price is $25.00 including shipping to US addresses. For non-US Orders you will receive a separate invoice for shipping.
Web Site - Facebook
7. 2013 Firefighter Calendars
Not all firefighters are calendar models…however, the ones who are are well worth gracing the pages of calendars. Many firefighting calendars raise money for charity. Most of the calendars feature actual firefighters. Trust me, these calendars are good! To save space, I have simply linked to the Top Ten lists of calendars I put together recently.
Top Ten Female Firefighter Calendars for 2013
Top Ten Male Firefighter Calendars for 2013
6. Custom Made Kilt
Every firefighter should own a kilt. Many don’t think they can pull off the look, or don’t want to wear a kilt. I am not saying wear one every day…but there are those occasions where a kilt should be worn if you have one!
Alt Kilt - Our purpose is to provide functional, stylish and well-made kilts that are individually designed and custom built for each client.
Web Site - Facebook - FPR Review
Bunker Kilts - Essential Gear For Firefighters. Firefighter Owned and Operated. The fabric and reflective striping are made of the same materials as structural firefighting gear.
Web Site - Facebook - FPR Review Pending
5. Firefighting Apparel
Firefighters love showing off their Pride in the job by wearing Firefighting apparel. The companies below excel in firefighting shirts. There are designs for everyone and anyone. Some are basic and others are over the top. What you won’t find below is the “I Fight What You Fear” type of shirts that no one should be wearing!
Ride Backwards – Their mission…To bring the best to the bravest: high quality athletic wear, with original designs, at affordable prices. Fashion without function is like a Haligan bar without a flathead axe. Sure, they can be used separately, but how much more efficient are they when they’re married together?
Web Site – Facebook - FPR Review Pending
Black Helmet – Too many designs to list! Mens’, Women’s, Kid’s, hats, decals, and much more!
Web Site – Facebook - FPR Review Pending
Crosstitched – The home of the Fire Critic/Iron Firemen “Hey Brother” T-shirt. Crosstitched offers great designs on comfortable shirts!
Web Site – Facebook
Axe Head – Built By Tradition. AxeHead is an attitude, it’s a lifestyle. We believe in old school values and tradition.
Web Site – Facebook
The Fire Service Warrior Shirt- FireServiceWarrior.com is the official website for an emerging, operational framework known as the Fire Service Warrior Concept. Our Mission is simple: Forging Fire Service Excellence.
Web Site – Facebook
Detroit Devil’s Night 2012 Shirt – Typically the busiest night of fire in the City that sees the most fire.
Web Site
Firehouse Shirt Club – This one is new to me, but for $20 a month, your firefighter gets a different shirt each month.
Web Site – Facebook
Boston Fire Gear - At Boston Fire Gear our mission is to provide the best quality Boston Fire merchandise at affordable prices. We want every customer to be 100% satisfied with Boston Fire Gear products and encourage customer feedback.
Web Site – Facebook
MN8 FoxFire Keep Calm and Fight Fire Shirt – MN8 FoxFire is known for their illuminating technology. This shirt is no different and illuminates in the dark.
Web Site – Facebook – FPR Review
4. Personal Protective Equipment & Accessories
Dragon Fire Alpha X Structural Firefighting Gloves - The Fireman’s Shield gloves main heat protection comes from our Kovenex™, not the leather. This exclusive design yields a thinner, softer glove without compromising thermal protection. With a TPP rating of 45, Fireman’s Shield gloves are rated 30% above the NFPA standard.
Web Site – Facebook – FPR Review
Glove Crafters Fire Armor Structural Firefighting gloves - A true three dimensional glove curved finger design with inset 2 piece thumb.
Web Site – Facebook – FPR Review
Streamlight Vulcan Box light or LED Helmet Light - Streamlight is a “hands-on” company. We learn by doing, so we understand what our customers need because we’re out there doing what they do, using the same lighting tools in the same ways. We go through firefighters’ training.
Web Site – Facebook
Phenix TL2 Traditional Leather Firefighting Helmet - Phenix Technology’s Traditional Leather Helmet boasts a low center of gravity and is center balanced, thus, promoting a very low degree of neck fatigue.
Web Site – Facebook
3. Tools and Equipment
Let’s face it, most of our departments purchase the typical “firefighting” tools to place on the apparatus. There are hundreds of additional tools as well as innovations to those tools that firefighters have found useful on the job. Below are some of those tools.
The Pig Fire Tool - THE PIG is an innovative and beautifully simple, fire service tool that was developed by an experienced Austin, Texas firefighter. THE PIG combines the two working ends of the flat-head and the pick-head axe.
Web Site – Facebook
The Bowring Fire Tool – The Ultimate Firefighter’s Tool
Web Site – FPR Review
New York Hook from Fire Hooks Unlimited - The Firehooks Unlimited web site is down, you can click on “web site” below to check out their tools from All Hands Fire Equipment.
Web Site – Facebook -
Firefighter Axe from Fire Axe Inc. – Mirror polished steel axes available in many styles and sizes.
Web Site
FatIvan® Door Chock - The World’s Only Fold Up Door Chock! A perfect tool for Emergency Services, Commercial, Residential, Industrial, Hotel/Motel and all deliveries. FatIvan’s® safe, secure design never slips off hinge or comes out accidentally.
Web Site – Facebook – FPR Review
Helmet Camera from FDCam.com - Bringing the toughest HD Fire Helmet Cameras to Americas Bravest! FDCam.com is the new way to “Do Work”! for fireground video! Aggressive interior: It’s how we work, It’s what we sell.
Web Site – Facebook - FPR Review Pending
Channellock 87 Rescue Tool – An excellent tool for any firefighter!
Web Site – Facebook – FPR Review
2. National Firefighters Endowment Officer’s Club
Several people put down donating to the NY/NJ Firefighters in need when asked about Christmas gifts. Here is a way of giving all year long to FD’s in need.
The National Firefighters Endowment “Officer’s Club” is the gift that keeps on giving. The Officer’s club is a funding mechanism for the NFE and funds donations to fire departments in need. However, those who join get a lot more in return.
- Each year, the members get a numbered custom made challenge coin.
- Each month, the members are entered to win a prize. These prizes have been valued at up to $500 a piece depending on what the prize is for that month.
- On Facebook, they are invited to a closed group that offers a place for like minded individuals to communicate as well as offer input on decisions made by the NFE.
- The membership dues go directly to funding assistance, purchasing tools and equipment, and supporting fire departments.
- The NFE offers three tier levels for joining the Officer’s club.
And yes…The Fire Critic is a Chief Level Member of the Officer’s Club
More on the NFE on their web site. More on the Officer’s club here and below:
The Officers Club is an exclusive group of brothers and sisters who have made a pledge to participate in NFE’s mission; to provide our nation’s firefighters with life saving equipment. Their monthly contributions are responsible for every piece of equipment that National Firefighters Endowment is able to place in service. That’s right, the membership is personally responsible for putting the tools in the hands of our heroes and making sure they come home safe to their families.
1. Custom Leather Firefighting Accessories
Custom leather shields, radio straps, glove straps, suspenders, chin straps, and other items are a great way for a firefighter to show off his/her PRIDE of Firefighting. Although some of these items probably won’t be ready and shipped by Christmas, you should look into getting your firefighter a gift certificate or credit to one of these great companies. That way, your firefighter can get the item personalized exactly the way they want!
Box Alarm Leather - Custom Leather Helmet Shields, Radio Straps, Radio Cases, Glove Straps, Suspenders, Shield Plaques.
Web Site - Facebook - FPR Review
Wolfpak Leatherworks - Custom Leather Suspenders, Radio Straps, Glove Straps, Chin Straps, Axe Belts, Box Light Systems, Wolfpak apparel, and more
Web Site - Facebook - FPR Review
1st In Leather - Custom Leather Helmet Shields, Suspenders, and Glove Straps
Facebook - FPR Review is pending
RKE Custom Leather - Custom Leather Shields, Sustpenders, Radio Straps, Radio Cases
Web Site - Facebook
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