Poll - Uniform: To wear or not to wear...

Jennifer put out that some people have asked about wearing a uniform or class "A" to the EMS party in D.C. and that it is up to the individual. I was wondering actually how many people are or want to wear theirs. I guess I would rather go with the flow instead than be the only one oddly dressed. Reply with your thoughts.

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Permalink Reply by carl w french on May 1, 2010 at 8:21am

As far as Saturday night is concerned, I was figuring on wearing one of my class A's for the ceremony and go strictly comfortable for the party. Not knowing much about the actual timetable though, this is not set in stone. As part of the State Honor Guard, we commonly do ceremonial functions at dinner events. At the state conference, the party can get a bit raucous so after all the formal functions are done we usually retire to our rooms and dress down for the celebrating. I have never felt comfortable drinking in uniform.

Permalink Reply by Patrick Mendelsohn on May 1, 2010 at 8:28am

Well said Carl. I was planning much of the same thing. Class A for the ceremonies and casual for afterwards. I don't think drinking in uniform is good for our image either.

Permalink Reply by John Simpson on May 1, 2010 at 9:57am

There are 6 of us from Lake-Sumter EMS, and we were all planning on doing what Carl has said. We will be wearing our Class A for the ceremony and then changing for the party.

Permalink Reply by AJ on May 1, 2010 at 8:01pm

There's the old saying, "Great minds think alike!"

Permalink Reply by Jennifer Frenette on May 2, 2010 at 10:23am

I am wearing mine.

Permalink Reply by Rachael Lammeree on May 2, 2010 at 11:08am

class A

Permalink Reply by Isaac Greenlaw on May 2, 2010 at 8:43pm

I am unable to afford a class A uniform but and going to wear a nice uniform instead.

Permalink Reply by carl w french on May 2, 2010 at 9:18pm

That plan should work fine Isaac. Not everyone has one so just wear the best regular duty uniform you have. I am sure you and I can wrestle up an iron at the hotel in Alexandria.

Isaac Greenlaw said:

I am unable to afford a class A uniform but and going to wear a nice uniform instead.

Permalink Reply by Steve Berry on May 2, 2010 at 11:42pm

Hi AJ
I'm bringing mine - even I wear it for just a brief time.

Permalink Reply by Amy Corcoran on May 2, 2010 at 11:44pm

I dont have a uniform at all. I wear t-shirts and job shirts at work with ems pants. I was gonna wear a dresspants like i did to the memorial last year....is that ok? Or should I try to wrestle up a uniform.

Permalink Reply by AJ on May 3, 2010 at 12:00am

What's up Steve, glad to hear you're coming.....hopefully this year I won't be killing myself to keep up with you.

Steve Berry said:

Hi AJ
I'm bringing mine - even I wear it for just a brief time.

Permalink Reply by AJ on May 3, 2010 at 12:07am

You'll be fine, girl, don't worry about getting anything fancy.....just spending 15 minutes of our shin dig to remember them is an honor, but I believe dressing in a uniform, whether that be a daily duty uniform or a classs A, I think honors the profession that these guys were dedicated to and paid the ultimate sacrifice for.

Amy Corcoran said:

I dont have a uniform at all. I wear t-shirts and job shirts at work with ems pants. I was gonna wear a dresspants like i did to the memorial last year....is that ok? Or should I try to wrestle up a uniform.