Custom EMS and Paramedic Apparel for Stations, Crews, and Families

Custom EMS and paramedic apparel covers everything from approved station crew shirts to family pride hoodies to retirement gift pieces. The traditional barrier has been the bulk-order minimum and the four-week turnaround. Single-piece print-on-demand removes both. Whether you run a 4-medic private ambulance service, a volunteer rescue squad, a paramedic class graduating in June, or a paramedic mom buying a Christmas hoodie, the same shop and the same single-piece process gets you there.

Who Orders Custom EMS Apparel

• Departments and stations. Volunteer rescue squads, paid municipal services, private ambulance ops. Crew tees, hoodies, station polos.
• Paramedic schools and class cohorts. "Paramedic Class of 2026" tees and hoodies, ordered as a group commemorative.
• EMS family and friends. Wives, husbands, parents, kids buying pride apparel as gifts or for everyday wear.
• Individual medics. Off-duty pride wear, retirement gifts, anniversary shirts, milestone pieces.

What We Make and What We Do Not

• We make: branded tees, hoodies, polos, long sleeves, crewnecks, quarter-zips, hats, beanies, lifestyle and pride apparel.
• We do not make: EMS work pants, duty belts, hi-vis ANSI-rated reflective vests, NFPA-rated turnout layers, infant/child medical gear.

Buy your on-duty work pants, hi-vis, and rated PPE from your specialty EMS supplier. Use the Pro Shops program for station crew wear, off-duty apparel, pride pieces, and family gifts.

Bear Grips Pro Shops: Custom Apparel for Your Team. No Minimums. Free Shipping.

What to Stock for an EMS Station Shop

Piece	Use	Brand	VIP base
Cotton tee with dept logo	Station daily wear, off-duty	Bear Grips Airlume	$19.88
Performance tee	Hot summer days, training	Sport-Tek	$23.86
Long sleeve cotton	Spring, fall	Bella+Canvas	$29.88
Embroidered performance polo	Station wear, sales calls, public events	Sport-Tek	$34.88
Comfort soft hoodie	Cold shifts, off-duty	Bear Grips	$36.88
Embroidered quarter-zip pullover	Senior staff, sales, public events	Sport-Tek	$29.88
Embroidered snapback	Off-duty, brand visibility	Yupoong	$29.86
Cuffed winter beanie (embroidered)	Cold-month outdoor calls, off-duty	Yupoong	$25.86

Set Up the Shop in 30 Minutes

1. Sign up for the free plan (3 products) or VIP ($59/mo, 200 products).
2. Upload your department patch, badge, or text logo as a transparent PNG.
3. List eight starter pieces. Most stations pick tee, performance tee, long sleeve, polo, hoodie, quarter-zip, snapback, beanie.
4. Set retail prices. Working zone: $28-$32 tees, $48-$58 polos, $55-$70 hoodies, $28-$32 hats.
5. Share the link in your station group chat or volunteer roster.

Issued vs Self-Serve for EMS Stations

• Dept-issued. Station buys two tees and a polo for each medic at hire, ships to home address. Highest brand consistency.
• Self-serve at cost. Medics order their own through the shop with a station discount code. Lower admin overhead.
• Hybrid (most common). Issue one tee plus a hat at hire, let the rest come from self-serve.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to commit to a minimum order for the station?

No. Single piece is the same as a hundred-piece order. New medic ordering their first crew tee in week one, no problem.

Can you make my on-duty hi-vis or FR-rated apparel?

No. We do not produce ANSI hi-vis, FR, or NFPA-rated apparel. Buy your rated gear from your specialty EMS supplier. Use Pro Shops for branded crew and off-duty apparel.

How fast does an order ship?

About a week from order to door. US printing, free US shipping included.

Can I include the medics name on the shirt?

Yes. Names on the back, sleeve, or chest are supported with no extra setup fee.