LoneStarSoldier
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I know of ONE EMT at my job who has an EMT badge and wears it on his belt. I'm not saying there's anything wrong with that, but what are there SOPs in TX regarding wearing a badge like that? Of course, if you're an EMT, but all means you should be able to wear the badge to identify yourself but is all the extra stuff really necessary?
By all the extra stuff, I mean the several patches on the uniforms, the badge being worn around the neck on a chain, the gold-plated nametag, the silver lapen pins that say 'EMT' or 'MEDIC', a belt holster for a radio, the stethescope around the neck, I mean when did EMS become a fashion statement? IMO all that's really needed is a photo ID worn on your shirt that identifies you as EMS personnel (a job ID, even your National or state certification), and MAYBE a badge if everyone has it and is issued it. All the other stuff is just for looks and 'looks' ridiculous if you pile it all on like that. If you don't NEED it to do your job don't wear it/buy it.
Ok that's all for the rant. But am I the only one who sees other EMT prancing around like robocop gone EMS?
By all the extra stuff, I mean the several patches on the uniforms, the badge being worn around the neck on a chain, the gold-plated nametag, the silver lapen pins that say 'EMT' or 'MEDIC', a belt holster for a radio, the stethescope around the neck, I mean when did EMS become a fashion statement? IMO all that's really needed is a photo ID worn on your shirt that identifies you as EMS personnel (a job ID, even your National or state certification), and MAYBE a badge if everyone has it and is issued it. All the other stuff is just for looks and 'looks' ridiculous if you pile it all on like that. If you don't NEED it to do your job don't wear it/buy it.
Ok that's all for the rant. But am I the only one who sees other EMT prancing around like robocop gone EMS?
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