Curtis - Tools for Heroes Staff Picks: 4 Fire Station and EMS Boots

Curtis - Tools for Heroes Staff Picks: 4 Fire Station and EMS Boots

Feb 27th 2025

Firefighters need reliable boots that can take the heat while providing plenty of comfort and support.

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At Curtis - Tools for Heroes, we supply first responders with firefighter station boots and EMS boots from trusted firefighter boot brands. To help you find the best EMS or station boots for you, we’ve collected 4 staff-picks  firefighter boots below.

1. Redback UBBK Easy Escape Slip-On Boots

Designed for easy donning and doffing, these slip-on firefighter boots work equally well on light duty or at the fire station. Sizes go all the way up to EEE width, making it easier to wear these boots comfortably with extra socks or cushioned insole inserts.

Features include:

  • Pull-on tabs in front and back

  • 100% full-grain leather upper

  • Slip-resistant sole

  • Ergonomic fit

2. Danner 8 in. Composite Toe Modern Firefighter Boots

Designed to go from the station to the forest, these 8 in. composite toe firefighter boots are certified to NFPA 1977 and EMS NFPA 1999, with a midsole board CSA certified to 2195, and a toe cap that exceeds ASTM F2413 18 I/75 C/75 EH.

Features include:

  • Open-cell Ortholite interior footbed

  • A fire-resistant full-grain leather upper

  • Slip and oil-resistant Vibram S587 Fire & Ice outsole

  • Danner’s dry waterproof liner

3. Redback Great Barrier Boots

Much like the UBBK boots above, these Redback firefighter station boots easily slip on and off. These boots are comfortable and professional-looking, and are built with Protec leather, a material which resists water, heat, and chemicals.

Features include:

  • Anatomic support system

  • Polyurethane outsoles

  • V-Cut minimal stitching pattern

  • One piece upper

4. 5.11 Tactical Company 3.0 CST Boot

The 5.11 Tactical Company 3.0 CST Boot is built for comfort and safety while weighing less than similar models. The puncture-resistant Wellmax footbed makes these shoes ideal for working in the station or wearing them during EMS calls.

Features include:

  • Ortholite footbed

  • High traction outsole

  • Force Foam cushioning

  • Carbon-Tac Safety Toe

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