Paramedic Uniforms Revised 10/2/2017; Effective for Fall 2017 Cohort (Medic Class 59) Uniforms must be kept neat, clean, and well maintained. Due to the possibility of uniforms becoming soiled or contaminated in the course of class, clinicals, or field experience, recruits must have a change of uniform accessible at all times (e.g., in their vehicle). This requires purchasing the minimum quantities specified. Additional pieces can be purchased to further minimize laundry. Items marked with an asterisk (*) must be purchased from the Program s approved uniform vendor(s). Any time the uniform is worn and the recruit is in the public view, all policies regarding the wearing of the uniform must be followed. Generally, uniforms should not be worn at any offsite locations that are not directly associated with the class. Exceptions to this would include travelling to or from class, during lunch breaks for full-day programs, and other times with preapproval from Program faculty; however, understand that any time a recruit is in uniform he/she is representing the Program, Health Sciences, and the College and subject to these rules and regulations including dismissal from the program. At no time should the uniform be worn into an establishment where the serving and consumption of alcohol is the primary function (i.e., a bar), except while on a call at such a location during a field rotation. Under NO circumstances shall the uniform be worn while the wearer is consuming or with individuals who are consuming alcohol, including in a restaurant. NO smoking or tobacco use, including smokeless/chewing tobacco or electronic nicotine delivery devices, is permitted while in uniform, irrelevant of location. Paramedic Uniforms Rev. 2017-10-02 1
Designated Uniforms Paramedic Program Recruits enrolled in the Paramedic Program are expected to report to class, lab, clinical, and field shifts dressed in proper uniform attire. Which class of uniform is appropriate for each class area/function is indicated. Quantities listed are required minimums. Class A Uniform (General Uniform) 1. Light blue uniform shirt (short- or long-sleeve)* - Qty 2 d. Engraved nametag (provided by Program) worn centered directly above the right pocket e. Recruits with visible body art on their arms must wear the long-sleeve version 2. Navy blue IRSC EMS T-shirt (short- or long-sleeve)* - Qty 3 c. Long-sleeve T-shirts may not be worn layered under short-sleeve uniform shirts 3. Navy blue, EMS-style uniform pant* - Qty 2 4. Plain, black, 1.5 leather belt* - Qty 1 5. Black uniform tie* - Qty 1 6. IRSC EMS ball cap* - Qty 1 7. Black uniform boots 8. Wristwatch with a second hand or display 9. Black pen 10. No visible jewelry except for a wedding band and medical alerts 11. Other pins or insignia (i.e., leader rank, ICARE awards) worn as authorized Class B Uniform (Field Shifts; Options for Class O1 and O2 Under Certain Conditions) 1. All Class A requirements, except: a. Black uniform tie is not required to be worn but should be available 2. IRSC student photo ID, or site ID if one is issued, worn and clearly visible Paramedic Uniforms Rev. 2017-10-02 2
Class C Uniform (Clinical Shifts) 1. Olive scrub set* - Qty 2 a. IRSC EMS logo embroidered on the left chest b. Recruits with visible body art on their arms must wear the long-sleeve version of the T-shirt below 2. Optional plain, white, crew neck T-shirt under the scrub top (short- or longsleeve) a. If worn, T-shirt must be tucked into scrub pants b. Long-sleeve version is required, not optional for recruits with visible body art on their arms 3. Athletic or medical uniform shoes a. Athletic shoes must have leather uppers 4. White socks 5. Wristwatch with a second hand or display 6. Black pen 7. No visible jewelry except for a wedding band and medical alerts 8. IRSC student photo ID, or site ID if one is issued, worn and clearly visible Class D Uniform (Instructor Discretion for Lab or Other Activities) 1. Navy blue IRSC EMS T-shirt (short- or long-sleeve)* 2. Navy blue, EMS-style uniform pant* 3. Plain, black, 1.5 leather belt* 4. IRSC EMS ball cap* 5. Black uniform boots 6. Wristwatch with a second hand or display 7. Black pen 8. No visible jewelry except for a wedding band and medical alerts Class PT Uniform (Physical Training; Not Permitted Inside Classroom Buildings) 1. Gray IRSC EMS T-shirt (short- or long-sleeve)* - Qty 2 a. IRSC EMS logo screened on the left chest 2. Navy athletic shorts or pants - Qty 2 3. Athletic shoes 4. Socks 5. Optional neutral color sweat shirt for cool weather with PT facilitator approval Paramedic Uniforms Rev. 2017-10-02 3
Optional Class O-1 Uniform (Field Shifts When Fire-Rescue Crew is Wearing a Uniform Less Formal that Recruit Class B; Must Always Have the Class B Uniform Available) 1. Gray polo-style uniform shirt (short- or long-sleeve)* b. EMS STUDENT screened on the back c. Recruits with visible body art on their arms must wear the long-sleeve version 2. Navy blue IRSC EMS T-shirt (short- or long-sleeve)* c. Long-sleeve T-shirts may not be worn layered under short-sleeve uniform shirts 3. Navy blue, EMS-style uniform pant* 4. Plain, black, 1.5 leather belt* 5. IRSC EMS ball cap* 6. Black uniform boots 7. Wristwatch with a second hand or display 8. Black pen 9. No visible jewelry except for a wedding band and medical alerts 10. IRSC student photo ID, or site ID if one is issued, worn and clearly visible Optional Class O-2 Uniform (Overnight Shifts When On-Duty Crew is Wearing Jumpsuits; Must Always Have the Class B Uniform Available) 1. Navy blue jumpsuit* d. Recruits with visible body art on their arms must wear a long-sleeve version of the T-shirt below 2. Navy blue IRSC EMT T-shirt (short- or long-sleeve)* c. Long-sleeve version is required for recruits with visible body art on their arms 3. IRSC EMS ball cap* 4. Black uniform boots 5. Wristwatch with a second hand or display 6. Black pen 7. No visible jewelry except for a wedding band and medical alerts Paramedic Uniforms Rev. 2017-10-02 4
Safety Attire (Added to Other Classes Any Time Recruits Operate in a Roadway) 1. ANSI/ISEA 207-2011-compliant high visibility safety vest* Optional Cool Weather Items (No Other Cool Weather Items will be Permitted) 1. Long-sleeve uniform shirt of applicable class* 2. Long-sleeve IRSC EMS T-shirt* a. May not be worn layered under a short-sleeve uniform shirt; Must be paired with a long-sleeve uniform shirt when used with Class A/B/O-1 uniforms b. May be worn layered under the Class C and O-2 uniforms 3. Navy blue IRSC EMS recruit job shirt* 4. Navy blue IRSC EMS recruit windbreaker* Optional Rainwear 1. Plain, single color rainwear as needed Paramedic Uniforms Rev. 2017-10-02 5