8 EMT Gift Ideas for Emergency Medical Services Week 2024
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) are the first responders when an emergency strikes. As the unsung heroes of our communities, they deserve recognition and praise for all that they do.
With National Emergency Medical Services Week coming up on May 19-25, 2024, you still have time to show your appreciation and celebrate EMTs’ hard work. We’ve compiled a list of our top EMT gift ideas to help you plan!
1. Invest in Their Wellness
As frontline workers, your EMTs often face stressful, life-or-death cases where they give their all to help others. We all know that nobody can pour from an empty cup, though. So, investing in your EMTs' health and wellness needs to be a top priority.
To encourage self-care, consider giving your EMTs one of these popular employee appreciation gifts:
- A Sound Machine will help them experience restful sleep every night.
- Encourage hydration with a 40 oz. Commuter Tumbler.
- Promote relaxation during their downtime with a Humidifier with Essential Oil Diffuser.
- Give them a Munch Appreciated Gift Box that comes with a customizable stainless steel tumbler and snacks.
- Help them unwind after a long shift with a Massage Gun or a Self Care Relaxation Gift Set.
2. Opt for Outdoor Gifts
With the weather warming up, spring fever is likely setting in for your EMTs. Another welcome EMT gift idea is an item they can use outdoors. Some may be into sports, while others simply enjoy relaxing. When choosing an outdoorsy gift, consider at least a few options that will appeal to their diverse interests.
Here are some of our most in-demand outdoor gifts, sure to excite everyone on your EMT team:
3. Protect Their Uniforms with All-Weather Attire
Rain, snow, sleet, or sunshine, your EMTs can battle any number of weather conditions (and bodily fluids) when they’re on duty. One of the most practical yet stylish EMT gift ideas is all-weather attire that will protect their uniforms.
When rain is in the forecast, equip your EMTs with a customized Northerly Rain Jacket or a Champion® Adult Packable Anorak 1/4 Zip Jacket.
Or, opt for a customizable Carhartt® Crowley Soft Shell Jacket or an Active Life Conquest Jacket with Mesh Lining for those cooler nightshifts.
4. Keep it Practical with Safety & Protective Gear
From freeing a passenger from an overturned car to helping a patient suffering from a seizure, EMTs can encounter countless hazardous scenarios during their shifts.
Often, the best EMT gift ideas center around safety. Consider putting together a customized tote bag complete with one or more of the following safety items and protective gear:
5. Host a Catered Lunch and Give Away Customized Swag
Who doesn’t love a free meal and free giveaways? Celebrate your EMTs during EMS Week by catering a luncheon and offering them customized swag. If you’re unsure which giveaway items to choose or how to distribute them at the luncheon, here are a few ideas!
We recommend practical event giveaways for your EMTs, such as:
- Sani-Spray Pens can be used on and off the clock.
- iDisk 5W Wireless Chargers will keep their devices at full charge.
- A Heathered 4000 mAh Powerbank Padfolio will help them stay organized (and charged) on the go.
- Deluxe 15” Computer Backpacks can transport their devices safely.
- The Cork Wellness Roller will alleviate strained muscles after their shifts.
As for how to display and give away these gifts at your EMS Week celebration, you could:
- Set up tables with customized table covers or runners and let each EMT choose what they want.
- Incorporate an activity, such as the Winning Spins Prize Wheel, and then disseminate the gifts to all participants (and sideliners).
- Place a personalized bag or tote loaded with gifts at each table setting.
6. Hook up Your EMTs with the Latest Tech Accessories
As deskless employees, your EMTs are always on the move. That means their phones and other personal devices are with them wherever they go.
From chargers and power banks to portable speakers and phone wallets, consider outfitting your EMTs with our most-wanted tech accessories:
7. Choose Low-Budget EMT Gift Bags
It’s no secret that most industries operate under budget cuts in this economy. Our healthcare industry is no exception.
If you’re working with a low budget for EMS Week 2024, we’d recommend putting together a simple yet invaluable branded gift bag loaded with popular (and affordable) gifts your team will love:
8. Make Their Jobs Easier with High-Quality Accessories
Your EMTs need high-quality equipment to perform their job duties. Supplement their regulation gear with clever and handy accessories to make the job easier.
Every second counts during an emergency, too. These EMT gift ideas will compliment your EMTs’ medical-grade/facility-issued equipment, allowing them to respond to a call with everything they need:
What better way to celebrate your hard-working EMTs during EMS Week (and all year long) than by giving them a gift that shows how valuable and indispensable they are to your medical team?
Let our team at Crestline turn these EMT gift ideas into a reality, no matter your budget. Our products are not only high-quality, but they’re affordable, too.
Contact us today so we can help you choose the right EMT gifts for your staff!
