• Retiring from any profession is a monumental occasion that symbolizes setting out on a new phase of a person's life. However, when the retirement is from a job that is committed to helping others and strongly services the community, the decision to enter retirement can be that much more of an important occasion. There are a number of gifts that are perfect to honor the work and service of the firefighter in your life. With a little work, it is possible to find the ideal gift for a soon-to-be-retired firefighter.
  
  

Military Plaques' Firefighter Plaques

• One gift idea to honor the work of the firefighter in your life would be presenting them with a custom plaque, reminding them of their days of service to the community. Military Plaques offers customers the opportunity to design their own plaque featuring the emblem of the retiree's specific department. While the site offers some plaques, such as those for the District of Columbia and Santa Cruz fire departments already created, other emblems not featured can be custom made. Customers must provide a picture of the image they want on the plaque by uploading it to the plaque's website and following the on-screen instructions. It is important to order this gift in advance, since additional time must be allotted for the personalization.
  
  

Firefighter.com's Renaissance F-944 Watch

• Another gift idea for a firefighter's retirement would be purchasing them a Firefighter.com Renaissance F-944 Watch. This stainless steel timepiece features a two-piece case construction as well as a black, leather strap and mineral lens crystal. In addition to these attributes, the watch also features the word "firefighter" in white print on the clock's face. Available through Firefighter.com, the watch is also water resistant up to 50 meters and features roman numerals.
  
  

Dick Kramer Personalized Portrait

• One other gift option that is a truly personal retirement present would be a commissioned portrait featuring the retiree during their days as a firefighter. Available through DickKramer.com, these portraits come both pre-made as well as customized. The site has pre-made portraits of generic firefighters in the line of service, in their station and in other settings. These gifts come in both black and white as well as colored prints. For those looking for a more personal gift, the site also offers customers the opportunity to have a custom portrait created. To use this option, customers must contact the site directly for a quote, though single portraits will often cost several hundred dollars.