| The role of firefighters in our society has evolved | | | | beyond profit motive and come up with gifts, like |
| from just being fire fighters to an important cog | | | | a wobbling 3D miniature replica of the firefighter. |
| in the wheels of disaster management machinery. | | | | This firefighter gift idea may sound unusual but |
| Their role assumes significance especially in the | | | | leaves a positive impression on the mind of the |
| backdrop of 9/11, when thousands of lives were | | | | receiver. A cute wobbling caricature will form a |
| saved by the valor of New York's best | | | | collectible item for the firefighter because he is |
| firefighters. Even now, firefighters are considered | | | | depicted in his professional attire carrying a water |
| as the first line of defense against tragedies, like | | | | hose. His family would love to know that people, |
| earthquakes, building collapses, small and large | | | | like you, still care about the real heroes of our |
| fires, forest fires, etc. Thus, firefighters need to | | | | society. You won't find the rare combination of |
| be appreciated from time to time for the great | | | | appropriateness and fun in any gift other than the |
| service they render to the society. | | | | 3D caricature of these 'Wobbling Heroes'. |
| But it's not an easy task to think beyond a 'Thank | | | | You won't find these cute little wobblers in the |
| You' greeting card when it comes to firefighter | | | | market easily. Internet is your best bet to get |
| gift idea. The gift marketers are mostly to blame | | | | yourself inexpensive 3D caricatures that can be |
| for this situation, who concentrate more on profit | | | | easily customized if you have two photographs of |
| motive than thinking about the interests of an | | | | the receiver - one side-view and the other |
| important segment of our society. Fortunately, | | | | front-view. |
| not all are alike and we still have people who think | | | | |
