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EMS Gift Ideas: What’s in a good Off-Duty Bag?
by Limmer Education
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What’s in a good off-duty bag?
Have an EMS professional to shop for this holiday season? We’ve got you covered!
On- or off-duty, EMS professionals need to be equipped and ready to operate in any environment. Whether you are gifting for an EMT veteran or someone new to EMS, there's a variety of options to fill their bag! That’s why we’ve put together a list of our favorite must-haves for a good off-duty bag.
Pre-made Kits!
IFAK Packs
IFAK packs are prepared medic kits that come equipped with high-performance life-saving supplies. If this route is taken, make sure to double-check the components. The bag could look good on the outside, but lack the needed tools to help during an emergency on the inside. Check out these sites for great IFAK packs!
My Medic & Adventure Medical Kits
Build A Kit!
The Container
There is a lot of variety when it comes to containers. They can range from a small backpack to a tactical molle pouch or even a waterproof plastic container. When determining size, it is good to keep in mind where the kit may be stored.
Stethoswag
Stethoscopes are the cool around-the-neck favorite for gifts. From your basic scope to the high-end cardiology scope, you can’t go wrong.
Electric Stethoscope
High tech? (Or hard of hearing from all the sirens…?) There are some electronic scopes that will knock your…ears off!
Cut the Yuk!
Nothing says holiday like a gift that keeps body fluids off the recipient. A pocket mask or stylin’ eye protection is the gift that keeps on protecting!
For the technical days...
The most appreciated tools in their bag. Let your EMS professional be prepared for any situation they encounter.
Medical Tourniquet
This is a life-saving tool! Tourniquets are one of the last lines of defense for uncontrollable bleeding.
Sometimes the simplest gift is the best…does anyone have a bandaid?
Tactigifting
Nothing says cool better than tactical stuff. Tactical clothing—and things to adorn tactical clothing give the gift of cool!
Tactical Triage Rescue Folding Knife
This dynamic triple utility tool includes a knife, safety hook and glass breaker.
For the future EMS/Paramedics currently studying…
EMTReview.com Subscription
Through a variety of interactive features and practice tests for EMT and paramedic, EMTReview.com provides the best preparation available for the NREMT exam. A one-month membership ($24.99) provides more dynamic resources than any other test prep subscription site!
2 Hour NREMT Review Video
Our new on-demand 2 Hour NREMT Review Video is jam-packed with in-depth NREMT-style review questions, answers, and tips that will leave you feeling ready to conquer the exam. You won’t find better or more comprehensive on-demand NREMT preparation anywhere!
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