A funny word that’s that’s difficult to spell, and an awkward pair of uniform bolt-ons… So what is the point of the humble epaulette?
Well, just as in the armed forces and in the airline industry, epaulettes In the ambulance service represent levels of skill, experience, and responsibility. They provide a quick and clear way to identify the role of a colleague in operations and their seniority, traditionally helping to ensure efficient and coordinated care in high-pressure situations. In Patient Transport, they validate a colleague’s experience and the credentials required to safely transport patients from A to B and help instil confidence that they are suitable for performing that role.
At EMED, we have a range of epaulettes for uniformed operations colleagues, including AFAs, ACAs, Paramedics, Operations Managers and Day Controllers. And if you’re one of our experienced Mentors, you see red…
