Custom first responder apparel and gifts cover the full range of professions that wear the call: fire service, EMS, law enforcement, dispatch, corrections, and search and rescue. This collection brings together shirts, hoodies, hats, drinkware, and personalized gifts that can be embroidered, printed, or engraved with department names, unit insignia, station numbers, and individual member names.
Whether you are ordering matching apparel for a single department, putting together appreciation gifts for a station or precinct, or building a custom webstore for a fundraiser, this collection is the starting point. From here you can branch into the more specific collections for your service, where styles, decoration options, and common placements are organized by profession.
Browse by Service
Each first responder service has its own dedicated collection with style options and customization details specific to that profession:
- Firefighters — Full apparel and gift lineup for career and volunteer fire companies
- Firefighter Gifts — Personalized gifts for firefighters and firefighter families
- Fire Department Hats — Caps, beanies, and trucker hats for fire companies
- Job Shirts — Heavyweight station shirts built for duty rotations
Law enforcement, EMS, corrections, and dispatch collections are organized the same way. If you are ordering for a multi-service department or want to compare options across professions, this hub collection shows everything together.
What Customization Looks Like
First responder apparel and gifts are usually customized with one or more of these elements:
- Department name and station or precinct number
- Service insignia (Maltese cross for fire, Star of Life for EMS, badge for law enforcement)
- Unit designation (Engine 3, Medic 7, K-9, Detective Bureau)
- Individual member name on the back, sleeve, or chest
- Memorial or commemorative wording for line-of-duty remembrances
Send us your department logo, patch artwork, or a description of what you want, and we will work from there. Most artwork can be digitized for embroidery or prepared for printing without a separate design fee.
Common Order Types
The orders we see most often through this collection:
- Department uniforms and station wear — Matching shirts, hoodies, or hats for a full department roster
- Recruit class kits — Welcome apparel for new hires or new volunteers
- Appreciation and retirement gifts — Personalized drinkware, signs, or apparel marking years of service
- Fundraiser merchandise — Run through a custom webstore so members and supporters order direct and your department or auxiliary collects the margin
- Event and parade apparel — Matching shirts or hats for community events, parades, and open houses
- Family and supporter apparel — Shirts and gifts for spouses, parents, and kids of first responders
Local to Berks County, Available Nationwide
Berks Imprints is based near Reading, PA, and works regularly with fire companies, EMS agencies, police departments, and corrections facilities across Berks County and the surrounding region. Local pickup is available in the Reading, PA area for departments and crews that prefer to skip shipping.
For first responder agencies outside Pennsylvania, we ship nationwide and have produced apparel and gifts for departments across multiple states.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which collection should I shop if I am ordering for a specific service?
Start with the collection for your profession. Firefighters covers fire service. EMS, law enforcement, corrections, and dispatch each have their own collections linked from the main navigation. This hub collection is useful when you want to see everything together or are ordering for a multi-service organization.
Can you produce apparel for a multi-service department or combined agency?
Yes. For combined fire and EMS agencies, police and corrections, or any multi-service organization, we can produce apparel that reflects both functions, or separate runs that match each side of the operation. Send us the department structure and what you want to communicate on the apparel and we will work out the layout.
What is the minimum order for custom first responder apparel?
Most styles in this collection start at low minimums sized for department rosters, crews, or shifts. Small orders for a single shift of five or six members are common. Send us a quantity and the style you have in mind, and we will confirm the minimum and price for that specific item.
Do you offer first responder gifts in addition to apparel?
Yes. Personalized drinkware, signs, ornaments, and barware are all available with first responder customization. See our firefighter gifts collection for examples of how the gift-side options look, and ask us about the same approach for EMS, law enforcement, and other services.
How long does production take for first responder apparel and gift orders?
Most orders complete within 7 to 10 business days after artwork approval, depending on quantity and current production volume. Rush turnaround is available when needed. Contact us with your event date and we will work back from there.
Can you set up a custom webstore for our department or auxiliary fundraiser?
Yes. Custom webstores let members, families, and supporters order direct. We handle production and shipping. Your department or auxiliary collects the margin without managing inventory. This works well for annual apparel orders, fundraising runs, and recurring uniform supply.
Ready to order custom first responder apparel or gifts for your department or agency? Contact us with your department name, the service you represent, and what you have in mind. We will reply with options, pricing, and a production timeline.
