Alberta Health Services Collective Agreement 2020-2024

Local Conditions Applicable to EMS

ARTICLE 50: UNIFORM AND CLOTHING ISSUE

1.  

   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 of uniform pants

      4. two (2) uniform sweaters

      5. one (1) tie

      6. one (1) tie bar/pin

      7. two (2) name plates

      8. one (1) black leather belt

      9. four (4) pairs of epaulette slip-on insignia as appropriate for job classification

      10. AHS photo identification

      * When an Employee has been issued a ballistic vest the shirt and t-shirt issue will be appropriate to wear with the ballistic vest.

   2. Upon initial hire, Emergency Communications Officers, in addition to the basic uniform allotment, shall also receive the following:

      1. one (1) telecommunications headset

   3. Upon initial hire, EMRs, PCPs and ACPs assigned to EMS/IFT Operations, in addition to the basic uniform allotment, shall also receive the following:

      1. one (1) high-visibility jacket
      2. one (1) pair winter gloves
      3. one (1) pair of winter/outerwear pants
      4. one (1) pair of winter boots
      5. one (1) toque
      6. one (1) summer hat
      7. one (1) stethoscope*
      8. one (1) flashlight and holder
      9. one (1) pair of safety glasses
      10. one (1) duty bag
      11. one (1) pair of scissors and holder
      12. one (1) two piece duty belt and Four (4) belt keepers
      13. one (1) safety helmet
      14. duty boot as appropriate for work area

      *for those Employees who choose to update to the Littman III stethoscope, the Employer will reimburse on a one (1) time only basis the cost of the department issued stethoscope upon issue of receipt. 

   4. Upon initial hire, Vehicle Equipment Supplies Services Technician (VESST) in addition to the basic uniform allotment, shall also receive the following:
      1. one (1) pair of safety glasses
      2. one (1) high-visibility jacket
      3. one (1) pair winter gloves
      4. one (1) toque
      5. one (1) flashlight and holder
      6. duty boot
2. Replacement and/or additional clothing and equipment provisions will be managed through a yearly Uniform Allocation Points Accrual system where EMS personnel are responsible and accountable for their uniform needs. The Uniform Allocation Points Accrual system will be as per Employer policy.
3. Clothing and equipment provisions for specialized teams (e.g. Air Medical, Tactical EMS, Public Safety Team) will be as per Employer policy.

4. Uniformed personnel may utilize the Uniform Points Process to purchase items including, but not limited to, the following:

   (i)     slash gloves
   
   (ii)    radio ear pieces
   
   Effective April 1, 2019 uniformed personnel may utilize the uniform points process to purchase the following items:
   
   (i)     dress uniform shoes
   
   (ii)    forage cap with badges

5. If requested by an EMR, PCP, or ACP assigned to EMS/IFT Operations, and approved by their supervisor, the Employer shall supply, on a one time basis, an internal ballistic vest with no Uniform Allocation Points deducted.
   1. If a ballistic vest is issued, it shall be worn at all times unless they are off at a station.
   2. Ballistic vest replacement, due to wear, shall occur through the Uniform Allocation Points process.
   3. Ballistic vests with manufacturer defects or those past their expiry date shall be replaced without use of the Uniform Allocation Points process.
6. Upon termination of employment, Employees shall return all clothing and equipment provisions to the Employer.
7. Alternate Uniform and Clothing Issue for New Hires
   
   Upon initial hire all new hires shall have their choice between the basic uniform allotment identified in Article 50.01 or the alternate kits described below:
   
   Practitioners (Replaces Article 50.01(a) and (c)):
   
   Quantity    Uniform Item
   2                T-shirts
   3                Duty Shirts: Long and Short Sleeve
   2                Uniform Pants
   1                Uniform Sweater
   1                Tie
   1                Tie Bar
   2                Name Plates
   1                Black Leather Belt (Standard)
   4               Four Pairs of Epaulettes
   1               AHS Photo ID
   1               High Visibility jacket (winter)
   1               Pair Winter Gloves
   1               Winter Outerwear Pants
   1               Pair Winter Boots
   1               Toque
   1               Summer Hat
   1               Littmann III Stethoscope
   1               Flashlight and Holder
   1               Pair safety Glasses (Upgraded)
   1               Duty Bag, Large
   1               Pair of Scissors and Holder
   1               Two Piece Duty Belt and Four Belt Keepers
   1               Safety Helmet
   1               Footwear-Duty Boots
   1               Light Duty Jacket
   1               Ear Piece
   1               Pair Slash Gloves
   1               Mic Strap
   1               Radio Clip
   1               Key Holder
   1               Ice Cleats
   1               Duty Bag, Medium
   
   Emergency Communications Officers (Replaces Article 50.01 (a) and (b)):
   
   Quantity    Uniform Item
   2                T-shirts
   3                Duty Shirts: Long and Short Sleeve
   2                Uniform Pants
   1                 Uniform Sweater (Zipper Style)
   1                 Tie
   1                 Tie Bar
   2                 Name Plates
   1                 Black Leather Belt (Standard)
   4                 Four Pairs of Epaulettes
   1                 AHS Photo ID
   1                 Telecommunications Head Set
   1                 Fleece
   1                 Footwear (shoes)
   
   Vehicle Equipment Supplies Service Technician (Replaces Article 50.01 (a) and (c)):
   
   Quantity    Uniform Item
   2                T-shirts
   3                Duty Shirts: Long and Short Sleeve
   2                Uniform Pants
   1                 Uniform Sweater
   1                Tie
   1                Tie Bar
   2                Name Plates
   1                Black Leather Belt (Standard)
   4                Four Pairs of Epaulettes
   1                AHS Photo ID
   1                Pair safety Glasses (Upgraded)
   1                High Visibility jacket (winter)
   1                Pair Winter Gloves
   1                Toque
   1                Flashlight and Holder
   1                Footwear-Duty Boots
   1                Light Duty Jacket
   1                Key Holder
   1                Ice Cleats
   1                Duty Bag, Large
   1                Duty Bag, Medium

New hires shall indicate their choice of initial uniform to  no later than  days prior to commencement of employment.