EMS Patch Information

Wisconsin EMS Patch Redesign Competition

The Wisconsin EMS Section is soliciting design artwork for a new patch or patches for Wisconsin EMS personnel.

Deadline:  Designs must be postmarked by January 15, 2010 and submitted to Nicky Symons, PO Box 2659, Madison, WI  53701-2659. 

Design Parameters:  

• Any shape

• Prefer one changeable design

• Can utilize a "rocker" or not

• Include space for license/certificate number

• Must include "Wisconsin Emergency Medical Services" in design

• Submit in any format: electronic, hand drawn, etc.

• Must include a patch design for the following licensure/certificate levels:

  • First Responder

  • EMT-Basic

  • Intermediate Technician

  • EMT-Intermediate

  • Paramedic

  • Tactical Medic

  • Critical Care Paramedic

Review:  

• Preliminary review will be made by EMS Section staff.

• Secondary review by popular vote of finalists at the 2010 WEMSA conference.

• EMS Advisory Board will review at February 2 and 3, 2010 meeting and make recommendation to EMS Section.

• Any design submitted will not be returned and becomes the property of the State of Wisconsin EMS Section.

• Final designs are subject to modification.

Prize/Award:  The person/persons submitting the selected design will receive a ZOLL AED PLUS donated by the Wisconsin EMS Association.

Contact Nicky Symons for more information.

Patch Ordering Information

Wisconsin EMT / First Responder shoulder patches can be ordered at:

Schenk-Huegel Company
2005 Winnebago St
Madison, WI 53704

Phone: (608) 244-6245
Web: www.schenkhuegel.com (exit DHS)

National Registry shoulder patches must be ordered through the National Registry of EMTs at:

NREMT
PO Box 29233
Columbus, OH 43299

Phone: (614) 888-4484
Web: http://www.nremt.org (exit DHS)

Current Patches

Last Revised: November 10, 2009