The Only Gift Guide for Fire Investigators

Finding the perfect gift for a fire investigator can be challenging. The profession and lifestyle mean they appreciate practical, thoughtful, and sometimes fun items. Whether you’re looking for work-related gear or something entirely unrelated to fire, this list has you covered. Let’s explore the best gifts for the fire investigator in your life!

For the Job: Tools and Gear

Cameras

• Thermal Imaging Camera Attachments: Compact devices that can assist when running experiments or during live burns.

• Action Cameras: Durable, high-resolution cameras for documenting scenes. Also great for those outdoor adevntures.

• 360-Degree Cameras: Great for capturing entire fire scenes in detail.

• Mini Microscopic Camera: Handy for onscene examinations and exhibit examination.

Power Tools

• Mini Blowers: Perfect for clearing debris and ash during investigations. For our Australian friends check out Torbojet - mini vacuum and blower.

• Multitools: A versatile and practical addition to their toolkit. Handy for everyone not just fire investigators.

• Cordless Drill Set: Useful for quick repairs or equipment adjustments.

Custom Gear and accessories

• Custom Leather Notebook: Engraved with their name and title.

• Engraved Pocket Knife: Both practical and personal.

• Name Tags or Patches: Embroidered with their name and company/department.

• Fire Investigator Merch: Check out the NAFI Store for fire investigator clothing, hats, jackets and more.

• Firefighter Socks: Fun, colorful socks featuring flames or fire trucks.

• Challenge Coins: Collectible and meaningful keepsakes.

• Create Your Own: Custom clothing, hats, etc you name it!

Gadgets

• Portable Power Banks: High-capacity models for long hours in the field.

• Noise-Canceling Headphones: A must-have for blocking out noise and relaxing.

• Thermal Imaging Phone Attachments: Adds investigative power to their everyday tech.

Backpacks and Tablet Covers

• Gear Backpacks: Designed for durability and practicality, with compartments for tools and devices. Personally we love Wandrd.

• Rugged Tablet Covers: Protect their tech in harsh environments.

Books

Professional development

• NFPA 921: Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations - Published by the National Fire Protection Association, this guide establishes guidelines and recommendations for the safe and systematic investigation of fire and explosion incidents.

• NFPA 1033: Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigators - Details the most current job performance criteria for fire investigators in both the public and private sectors. This standard applies to all fire investigations, including outside, vehicle, and other fires that are not structural.

• Fire Investigators: Principles and Practice - This comprehensive guide aligns with the latest editions of NFPA 921 and NFPA 1033, offering a thorough introduction to fire investigation methodologies and essential skills.

• Kirk's Fire Investigation - Recognized as a seminal textbook in the field, this resource delves into fire protection, investigation engineering concepts, and field analysis, making it indispensable for understanding fire scene reconstruction.

• Forensic Fire Scene Reconstruction - This book focuses on the scientific methods used to reconstruct fire scenes, providing insights into determining the origin and cause of fires.

• Ignition Handbook: Principles and Applications to Fire Safety Engineering, Fire Investigation, Risk Management and Forensic Science - The Ignition Handbook treats in detail not just ignition of fires but also initiation of explosives and pyrotechnics and explosions of unstable substances.

Non-Fiction

• Fire on the Plateau: Conflict and Endurance in the American Southwest by Charles F. Wilkinson

• The Big Burn by Timothy Egan – A gripping account of the largest wildfire in U.S. history.

• The Fires Next Time: Understanding Australia's Black Summer by Christoff Peter.

• A Fire Inside: The Power of Human Help by Matthew Abott. A compelling account of one of Australia’s most challenging times, revealing the power and resilience of the human spirit and a nation galvanised to help.
  

Fiction

• Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury – A classic fire-inspired novel.

• The Smoke Jumper by Nicholas Evans – A story of passion, sacrifice, and fire.
  

Biographies

• Young Men and Fire by Norman Maclean – A poignant memoir of the Mann Gulch Fire tragedy.

• Smokejumper: A Memoir by One of America's Most Select Airborne Firefighters by Jason A. Ramos and Julian Smith.

Happy Gift Giving!