First Responder Bags

According to a recent article from Emergency Management, a new first responder bill will make it easier to purchase first responder bags, technology, and equipment. Responders will have less of an issue acquiring what they need through Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) and the State Homeland Security Grant Program.

The article explains that grants are fairly limited as far as what first responders can purchase. Per the press release, the legislation asks FEMA to develop a “transparent process to review requests by first responders to use their funds to purchase equipment for which voluntary industry standards do not exist.” What is certain is that first responders have been asked to do more with less for years. New Jersey congressman Donald Payne, Jr. got the bill moving and said, “As the threats that first responders have to tackle continue to evolve, it’s critical that they have the equipment necessary to respond. Many first responders, however, are unable to acquire advanced equipment because they are not permitted, by law, to use their homeland security grant funds to purchase it.”

Equipment and technology purchased under the State Homeland Security Grant Program and UASI grants must currently meet or exceed national voluntary consensus standards. The article cites the release again, saying there is not a process for reviewing requests to purchase technology and equipment for which there is no set standard. Moreover, the standards for first responder bags and equipment have lagged behind the pace of demands on first responders.

The Difference of My Responder Gear

At My Responder Gear, we understand how significant the role of a first responder can be. That’s why we’ve developed the highest quality first responder bags and equipment. Each of our first responder bags are constructed from only the best materials and latest fabrication techniques. What makes us different is our team at My Responder Gear collaborates with emergency management professionals to build the ideal carrying case. Whether you choose our smallest option or more of a heavy-duty emergency medical bag, you can feel at ease knowing that our medical supply bags are strong, lightweight, modular, and dependable.

Variety of First Responder Bags

We offer a wide variety of first responder bags and equipment for first responders including Police, Emergency Medical Services, Fire, and Sports Medicine.

Police
A law enforcement officer’s job requires tough, rugged equipment. Our first responder bags and equipment will stand up in any tactical situation. For example, the Ab-Pack 200 offers all the features you’d expect, including durable antimicrobial fabric with water-resistant treatment, vinyl pockets display, high visibility reflective tape, and more all while being our smallest fanny pack.

EMS
We design and develop plenty a number of products designed specifically for EMS professionals who provide out-of-hospital, acute medical care. When transporting patients to definitive care, it’s essential to have the best medical bag. Take our Chief’s Backpack, for example.Our Chief’s Backpack is great for these types of situations, because iIt offers a detachable fanny pack and front pocket, contains adjustable compartments for supply configuration, detachable pockets for convenience, holds up to a “D”’ size oxygen tank, and safeguards all of your medical equipment with heavy-duty, anti-microbial ballistic nylon that defends against potential disease-carrying microorganisms.

Fire
When lives are on the line, it’s essential that firefighters have access to first responder bags with premium quality, durability, and versatility. We are proud to say that our firefighter gear is designed by firefighters, for firefighters. For example, our Airway Backpack features comfortable, ergonomic, padded shoulder straps that can be stowed away when not in use. The compact design makes for plenty of room to store an oxygen cylinder inside.

Sports Medicine
Players can go down with an injury in the blink of an eye. Fortunately, My Responder Gear offers the Med Traveler Brief, a portable and customizable first responder bag. This first responder medical bag has a number of pockets with an internal customizable divider system in the main compartment to provide plenty of space as a way to keep the bag organized.

Provide your team with the best first responder bags available thanks to My Responder Gear. Shop our assortment of medical bags today!