How we mark affiliate links, gifted products, and what this site is — and isn’t.
First Due Reviews may earn a commission when you click links on our site, newsletter, YouTube, or socials and then buy. That usually does not change your price. Some products are gifted / provided for review — we say so. Reviews stay honest. This is not PPE certification guidance, medical advice, or an official statement of any fire department.
First Due Reviews is a reviews-only site focused on fire department / firefighter / first-responder consumer gear and lifestyle. It is operated by Lt. Nicholas J. Koloski, Claremont, NH — call firefighter — and is complementary to For Good Deals (deals + newsletter), not a second deals club.
Sister brand: For Good Deals — forgooddealshq.com
Reviews only: First Due and For Good Deals review pages do not include Escape Factory, Blackbeard’s / pirate mini-golf, or Time-Out Americana Grill booking links.
Some links are affiliate links. If you click and complete a qualifying purchase, we may receive compensation from the merchant or network. Rates are set by partners — not invented here. Compensation can influence what we cover and how prominently — so we disclose it. We still aim for fit and honesty.
Affiliate program status changes over time.
| Arrangement | Use when accurate |
|---|---|
| Free sample / seed | “[Brand] provided this product free for review. It does not control my verdict.” |
| Loan | “[Brand] loaned this product for evaluation. It will be returned using its prepaid label.” |
| Self-purchased | “I bought this product myself.” |
| Affiliate link | “I may earn a commission if you buy through this link.” |
| Paid content | “This content is paid for by [Brand].” State the actual editorial arrangement alongside it. |
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Sister brand disclosures (when live): forgooddealshq.com/disclosures/