Looking for a Christmas gift for a firefighter? I am Brian Williams, a Captain at KCKFD who has been building custom leather firefighter gear since 2013. Here are the gifts firefighters actually want, not the generic "firefighter-themed" stuff from a big box store.
Under $40: Personalized Glove Strap
The personalized firefighter glove strap ($34.95) is my number one selling gift with over 10,000 currently in service. Custom stamped with their name and department. Clips to their bunker gear and keeps their gloves right where they need them.
This is the gift that starts the chain reaction. Every time someone on the crew sees one, they want their own.
Under $40: Personalized Work Gloves
Personalized firefighter work gloves ($34.95) with their name and unit laser engraved into the cuff. Great for station work, overhaul, and training. The engraving is permanent.
Under $40: Leather Locker Nameplate
A custom leather locker nameplate ($29.95) is a small upgrade that makes a big difference at the station. Cut from thick cowhide, stamped with their name, and fits standard gear grid lockers.
Under $50: Firefighter Dog Collar
For the firefighter with a dog (so, all of them), a custom leather firefighter dog collar ($39.95) stamped with the dog's name and fire department symbols. Because the firehouse dog deserves gear too.
Under $120: Custom Fire Helmet Shield
A custom leather fire helmet shield ($80-$145) is the gift they will wear on their helmet for years. Personalized with their department, rank, badge number, and name. Use the Shield Builder to design it online.
If you are ordering for Christmas, order by early November to ensure delivery before December 25. Standard production is approximately 21 business days. Rush production with a 5-day guarantee is available for $75.
Under $150: Firefighter Truck Belt
The personalized leather truck belt ($149.95) is the perfect gift for the truckie in your life. Made from two massively thick pieces of leather with an axe loop and webbing. Ships in a week.
Order Deadlines for Christmas 2026
- Shields: Order by November 20 for standard production. Rush orders accepted through December 15.
- Glove straps, nameplates, dog collars: Order by December 10 for standard shipping.
- Truck belts: Order by December 15 (ships in a week).
Every fire helmet shield ships free within the US. Questions? Email me at firehelmetshields@gmail.com.