paramedichopeful
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My department just changed uniform styles, both for on-call and off-duty. The new uniform is made by Under Armour, and is a vented material similar to that of a jersey, but with much smaller holes. On-duty personnel wear the standard trauma pants but instead of a t-shirt that has "so and so ambulance service" on it, the top is a navy blue breathable material styled similar to that of a casual business shirt. It tucks in easily and allows for air circulation around the skin to keep the body temp stable.
The code for off duty personnel is either dark blue denim jeans or tan shorts, and the top is a polo-type shirt made of the same material as the on-duty uniform. My uniform, for the EMT-B students, is made of the same material, but is simple- white with the dept. logo on the left upper chest, and a "EMT-B STUDENT" stitched in blue letters on the right sleeve. This all came after several Medics submitted a complaint to the director that the old uniforms were hot and miserable, and I will testify that they were. So, the board researched several options and selected the Under Armour lineup based on performance and cost. I know we got a discount because we ordered a large quantity, but I don't know how much each shirt is. The students get 3 uniform shirts every Wednesday, and the old dirty ones get brought back (they have the Cintas people or someone like that professionally clean them and send them back). So, it is easy for everyone. Every shirt has your name and # o na little tag stitched inside. On Wednesdays you bring in your dirty shirts from last week, drop 'em in the bin, sign the sheet, and the director gives you your clean ones for the week.
We have had this new uniform program since last Thursday, and already there has been trememdous difference. I highly suggest having your department look into this option. These uniforms perform like no other! I'm definitely an Under Armour wearer for life!
The code for off duty personnel is either dark blue denim jeans or tan shorts, and the top is a polo-type shirt made of the same material as the on-duty uniform. My uniform, for the EMT-B students, is made of the same material, but is simple- white with the dept. logo on the left upper chest, and a "EMT-B STUDENT" stitched in blue letters on the right sleeve. This all came after several Medics submitted a complaint to the director that the old uniforms were hot and miserable, and I will testify that they were. So, the board researched several options and selected the Under Armour lineup based on performance and cost. I know we got a discount because we ordered a large quantity, but I don't know how much each shirt is. The students get 3 uniform shirts every Wednesday, and the old dirty ones get brought back (they have the Cintas people or someone like that professionally clean them and send them back). So, it is easy for everyone. Every shirt has your name and # o na little tag stitched inside. On Wednesdays you bring in your dirty shirts from last week, drop 'em in the bin, sign the sheet, and the director gives you your clean ones for the week.
We have had this new uniform program since last Thursday, and already there has been trememdous difference. I highly suggest having your department look into this option. These uniforms perform like no other! I'm definitely an Under Armour wearer for life!