I’ve seen it before, but now I cannot find the rule that says I must carry my EMS ID card on my person at all times. Where in the rules does that requirement appear?
The applicable rule is within the EMS provider rule, and it’s the provider’s responsibility to ensure you are correctly identified. 25 TAC, Section 157.11(m)(5) reads, “Responsibilities of the EMS provider. During the license period the provider’s responsibilities shall include: . . . (5)assuring that all personnel, when on an in-service vehicle or when on the scene of an emergency, are prominently identified by, at least, the last name and the first initial of the first name, the certification or license level and the provider name. A provider may utilize an alternative identification system in incident-specific situations that pose a potential for danger if the individuals are identified by name.” Years ago, all personnel were required to have the card on their person at all times, but certain rescue operations (i.e., water rescue) made that impractical, so the rule was revised. Many providers prepare laminated credentials for employees that include a photo, certification or license
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