Alberta Health Services Collective Agreement 2024-2028

Local Conditions Applicable to EMS

ARTICLE 50: UNIFORM AND CLOTHING ISSUE

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   1. Upon initial hire all uniformed personnel shall receive the basic uniform allotment consisting of:

      1. four (4) t-shirts

      2. four (4) shirts – a combination of short or long sleeve at the Employee’s discretion

      3. four (4) pairs - epaulettes reflective of job classification

      4. two (2) name plates 

      5. one (1) AHS photo identification 

      6. four (4) pairs uniform pants

      7. one (1) pair winter/outerwear pants 

      8. one (1) black leather belt

      9. one (1) light duty jacket

      10. one (1) high-visibility 4-in-1 jacket

      11. one (1) pair duty boots

      12. one (1) pair winter gloves 

      13. one (1) pair winter boots 

      14. one (1) toque 

      15. one (1) ball cap

      16. one (1) pair of scissors and holder 

      17. one (1) high performance stethoscope*

      18. one (1) flashlight and holder 

      19. one (1) pair of safety glasses 

      20. one (1) large duty bag 

      21. one (1) safety helmet 

      22. one (1) pair slash gloves

      23. one (1) inner/outer superior duty belt and four belt keepers

      24. one (1) portable radio belt clip

      25. one (1) mic strap

      26. one (1) key holder

      27. one (1) tie 

      28. one (1) tie clip

      29. ice cleats

      * For those Employees who choose a different stethoscope than the one provided, the Employer will reimburse on a one (1) time only basis the cost of the department issued stethoscope upon issue of receipt. 

      An Employee may order this item through the guidance of the uniform team:
      
      (i) one (1) fitted ballistic body armour
      
      When an Employee has been issued a ballistic vest the shirt and t-shirt issued will be appropriate to wear with the ballistic vest.

   2. Upon initial hire, Emergency Communications Officer (ECO) personnel shall receive a uniform allotment consisting of:

      1. four (4) pairs uniform pants

      2. one (1) black leather belt 

      3. four (4) t-shirts

      4. four (4) duty shirts – a combination of short or long sleeve at the employee’s discretion

      5. one (1) tie 

      6. one (1) tie clip 

      7. one (1) communications jacket

      8. four (4) pairs - epaulettes reflective of job classification

      9. one (1) pair communications shoes

      10. two (2) name plates 

      11. one (1) AHS photo identification 

      12. one (1) medium duty bag 

      13. one (1) telecommunications headset 

      14. two (2) uniform sweaters

   3. Upon initial hire, Business Standards and Operations Support (BSOS) personnel shall receive a uniform allotment consisting of: 

      1. four (4) pairs uniform pants
      2. one (1) black leather belt
      3. four (4) t-shirts
      4. four (4) duty shirts – a combination of short or long sleeve at the employee’s discretion
      5. one (1) tie
      6. one (1) tie clip
      7. one (1) light duty jacket
      8. one (1) high-visibility 4-in-1 jacket
      9. four (4) pairs - epaulettes reflective of job classification
      10. one (1) pair duty boots
      11. one (1) pair winter gloves
      12. one (1) pair slash gloves
      13. one (1) pair of safety glasses
      14. one (1) toque
      15. one (1) ball cap
      16. two (2) name plates
      17. one (1) AHS photo identification
      18. one (1) flashlight and holder
      19. one (1) medium duty bag
      20. one (1) key holder
      21. ice cleats
           
2. Upon completion of orientation, all uniformed personnel shall be eligible to order one (1) Dress Uniform supplied and fitted by the Employer, with no Uniform Allocation Points deducted.
3. Replacement and/or additional clothing and equipment provisions will be managed through a yearly Uniform Allocation Points Accrual system where EHS personnel are responsible and accountable for their uniform needs. The Uniform Allocation Points Accrual system will be as per Employer policy.

4. Clothing and equipment provisions for specialized teams (e.g. Air Medical, Tactical EMS, Public Safety Team) will be as per Employer policy.
   
   (i)     dress uniform shoes
   
   (ii)    forage cap with badges

   (iii)    dress uniform shoes

   (iv)    forage cap with badges

   (v)     Duty belt accessories (e.g. radio holder)

   (vi)    bucket hat