The role of an EMT professional has changed over recent years. EMT uniforms have changed to fit these new roles. EMT uniforms and more specifically EMT pants have improved to accommodate the new role of the EMT. EMT pants have very specific features that are a necessity to the average EMT/EMS professional.
EMS pants must accommodate the many tools used in this important line of work. The EMT trousers must have at least 2 large cargo pockets which can be separated and subdivided or they have additional pockets for all kinds of devices (flashlights, medical tools, etc). These are not only handy additions to the uniform pant but a necessity. There are also, in the best quality pant, adjustable scissor straps and glove pockets on EMT uniform pants. Other features of EMT uniforms include some sort of spill / stain resistant technology and sometimes wrinkle resistance so that the EMT always looks professional.
Specifically designed EMT uniform pants are a necessity for all EMS/EMT professionals. EMT’s have to carry a lot of extra tools and gear with them on their person when they are on duty and it all needs to have an easy to reach spot on their uniform. This is why EMT uniform pants are packed full of pockets for every type of tool that a paramedic or EMT would need.
The top of the line companies offer EMS pants made with two layers of fabric in the seat and knees for durability and some include free neoprene kneepads with purchase. The EMS pants are treated with Teflon® for stain, dirt, oil and fluid resistance. These companies use only quality YKK® zippers and Prym® snaps and have designed the pants with a longer rise in the back to help you maintain a professional appearance while under extreme pressure and physically demanding circumstances. Most EMS pants these days feature a comfortable, self-adjusting tunnel waistband that moves with you and a gusseted crotch that allows freedom of movement, virtually eliminating seam failure.
Companies producing high quality EMS/EMT uniforms such as Elbeco and the 5.11 Tactical Series® has raised the bar when it comes to professional looking performance EMT uniform pants. Their new EMS pants are ready for uniform wear. Fashioned after their traditional 5.11 Tactical pant, the EMS Pants features rugged, fade-resistant 7.25 ounce poly-cotton twill and is loaded with user driven features. Full-size cargo pockets with internal dividers and external EMS-specific pockets give you plenty of room to organize your gear. The front pockets are extra deep and feature their coin-keeper construction plus reinforced bottom edges to protect the material from wear. The rear pockets feature 5.11’s ‘trademark’ slash pockets and utility strap, plus welted wallet pockets.
EMT’s are very discerning and if a piece of machinery doesn’t work under pressure, it doesn’t make the standard. Some EMT’s opt not to wear the specialized EMT pants and actually prefer normal 4 pocket pants to accommodate the need for comfort, durability, and economy. The newer line of EMT pant makes those days obsolete. With the quality products mentioned by the companies above, there’s no sacrificing comfort for performance. The new EMT pant does it all and works as hard at its job as EMT’s do performing theirs.
