EMT Multitool Recommendation

[Steven65]

My niece has qualified as an EMT and I want to buy her a multitool to carry every day on the job.
What would be the best quality and most practical model for her? Price is unimportant.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

 

[Pomsbz]

Leatherman Raptor. I bought one for a friend who's a paramedic. It gets a whole lot of use.

 

[comis]

I am not an EMT, so someone qualified may know better. But off top my head, I would think it'd be nice to have something with a one-hand opening blade, serrated blade and scissors easily accessible from the MT. So I would recommend the following from Leatherman:

Free P4(the newest mid-size tool)
Surge(heavy duty tool)
Wingman(inexpensive budget choice)

And depending what she use most often, there is always the Raptor Rescue for the job too(a shear with multi functions, but I figure they may prefer the disposable shears)

 

[.577NE]

I second the Leatherman RAPTOR RESCUE, it folds into a neat, compact size for belt carry. A well thought out, practical tool.

 

[Pilsner]

I used a Raptor while working as a paramedic.

 

[marsturm]

In my career as a Firefighter/EMT the most useful tool were my EMT scissors. The Raptor wasn't available in that time period, if it had been I would have carried one.

 

[yoko]

another vote for the raptor

 

[Steven65]

Gentlemen thank you all for the good advice.......Much appreciated!

There is no doubt what it will be. I went onto the Leatherman site and I see that they offer a customisation service. When I get it done I will post the results.