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America’s Emergency Medical Services, more commonly known as EMS, are the frontline responders. They provide medical care to millions of Americans every day, responding to emergency incidents day in and day out across the US.
EMS dates back centuries and has seen rapid advances during times of war. At least as far back as the Greek and Roman eras, chariots were used to remove injured soldiers from the battlefield. The first ambulance services in the US started in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1869, with the Grady Memorial Hospital staff driving horse-drawn carriages to transport the sick and injured.
The first volunteer rescue squads began around 1920 in New Jersey. Today, the EMS and Paramedic field in our fine country boasts more than 260,000 EMTs and paramedics. Still, though the profession is established, many today face the challenges of staffing and budgets that put their expertise to the test, so they need our support more than ever.
Working through the COVID-19 pandemic amid medical supply shortages has left many in a challenging and scary position, even as the crisis shows why those EMS innovations of the 20th century were so necessary. With this in mind, it has never been more important to stand up and show your support for the other Thin Blue Line. These men and women are lifesavers who put themselves in harm’s way for our safety and survival. They are the first line of defense in responding to crises and delaying death and further injury. They’re most easily recognized when emergency vehicles or helicopters are seen responding to emergency incidents, but paramedics and EMTs provide much more than a ride to the hospital. It is a range of coordinated emergency medical response branches, like how the US Armed Forces operate in times of defense, involving multiple people and agencies. A comprehensive EMS system has to be ready every day for every kind of emergency.
Our officially licensed EMS and EMT apparel (whether shirts, hoodies, long sleeves, or facemasks) are made to stand the test of time. We’ve been making them for almost thirty years, so we know exactly what works. Our Paramedic t-shirts use premium 100% pre-shrunk cotton alongside solid workmanship to create lightweight, breathable shirts and long sleeves that keep their shape no matter how many times you wash them. Using high-definition graphics (printed right here in the USA), you’re getting a great quality tee with Shop Erazor Bits. Our hoodies are made with a 50/50 pre-shrunk blend for additional durability and warmth, making sure no matter the weather that your comfortable and snug in our excellent EMS clothing. For an awesome design, check out our On-Call for Life shirt. Featuring the Star of Life and the snake around a staff, known as the Rod of Asclepius. This takes its name from the mythological Greek god Asclepius. He was known to be Apollo's son and a Greek doctor and was widely known in legend for his healing powers. The Ancient Greeks believed him to be the god of medicine and healing. There are even stories of Asclepius using his powers to bring the dead back to life. We can’t think of a better symbol to describe the heroes of the Emergency Medical Services, can you?