Uniforms (Hard)

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What type of events primarily requires the Class B Uniform to be worn?

Shift assignments

Training sessions

Public relations events (correct)

Fire department meetings

Which of the following statements about the Class C Uniform is incorrect?

Captains can wear navy t-shirts when deemed appropriate.

All members in Class C should wear department-issued uniforms.

Chief Officers can only wear white polos.

Firefighters wear a green t-shirt while on duty. (correct)

What is the requirement for the Class B Uniform between members attending an event?

Members can wear civilian clothing if approved by a Chief.

Members should wear variability based on seniority.

Members must wear the same uniform. (correct)

Members may choose different uniform types.

Which uniform is required for firefighters conducting normal shift assignments?

Class C Uniform Signup and view all the answers

What additional attire may captains wear when riding up as District Chief?

Navy polos with an embroidered patch Signup and view all the answers

What should be the condition of the Class B Uniform before wearing?

Pressed and ready. Signup and view all the answers

Which detail is required on the rank identification for firefighters?

Color of lettering varies by rank Signup and view all the answers

In what situation can special event Spring Fire Department shirts be worn?

At discretion of a Chief Officer. Signup and view all the answers

What is the required number of Maltese crosses for someone with 15 years of service?

3 Maltese crosses Signup and view all the answers

Which item is not included in the Class A Uniform?

Dress cap with insignia Signup and view all the answers

What type of pants are specified for the Class B Uniform?

Dress navy pants Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Class A Uniform?

Medal(s) Signup and view all the answers

What color is the dress tie specified in the guidelines?

Dark navy Signup and view all the answers

Which item must be worn with the dress navy coat?

Collar brass Signup and view all the answers

What type of shoes is required for the Class A Uniform?

Black dress shoes Signup and view all the answers

What is required to denote years of service on the uniform?

A Maltese cross Signup and view all the answers

What color is the dress cap for Apparatus Operators?

Navy Signup and view all the answers

What insignia do Apparatus Operators have on their dress caps?

Silver firefighter scramble insignia Signup and view all the answers

Where should the collar brass be placed for Captains?

½ inch from the edge of the collar Signup and view all the answers

What type of band is found on the dress coat of Apparatus Operators?

Wide silver band Signup and view all the answers

What insignia is worn on the dress cap of Captains?

Single gold bugle insignia Signup and view all the answers

What color are the shoulder boards worn by Captains?

Dark navy Signup and view all the answers

What feature distinguishes the badge of a Senior Captain?

Gold with two parallel bugles Signup and view all the answers

How should the bugle be positioned on the collar brass for Senior Captains?

Bell facing downward Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a requirement for non-uniformed personnel regarding their appearance?

Wear open-toed shoes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following personnel categories does NOT have a specific uniform defined?

Support Services Signup and view all the answers

During which month are personnel permitted to wear Breast Cancer T-shirts?

October Signup and view all the answers

What type of attire should members wear during outside training opportunities?

Class B uniform or business casual attire Signup and view all the answers

What type of attire is specifically required for internal training opportunities?

Class C polo, Class B uniform, business casual attire, or appropriate attire Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is included in the definition of non-uniformed personnel?

Administrative Assistant(s) Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement for non-uniformed personnel regarding footwear?

Wear business casual shoes Signup and view all the answers

What attire is suggested for Spring Fire Department members attending hands-on training?

Class C uniform or as per training guidelines Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the yearly uniform allowance for uniformed personnel?

To be used strictly for uniforms and necessary attire only Signup and view all the answers

When are the yearly uniform/boot allowances released?

February 1 of each year Signup and view all the answers

What must be done to receive reimbursement for boots purchased?

Boot purchase receipts must be submitted Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition can the department lower or eliminate the annual uniform allowance?

If there is a department-wide uniform change Signup and view all the answers

Which type of job shirts can members wear as part of their uniforms?

Only job shirts from an approved vendor Signup and view all the answers

What is the status of uniform/boot allowances between December 1 and January 31?

Only emergency purchases can be made with prior approval Signup and view all the answers

What happens to unspent uniform allowances at the end of the year?

They are forfeited and cannot be transferred Signup and view all the answers

What are the only approved coats/jackets provided by the Spring Fire Department?

Navy winter coat and yellow raincoat with reflective trim Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Uniforms

Class B Uniform: Semi-formal attire worn at public relations events unless otherwise instructed by a Deputy Chief or above. All members attending a public relations event should dress in the same uniform.
Class B Uniform (continued): May be worn at fire department events
Class B Uniform (continued): Must be worn to training as stated in this guideline.
Class B Uniform (continued): Must be kept pressed and ready for wearing
Class C Uniform: All members on duty conducting normal shift assignments should wear the Class C Uniform.
Class C Uniform (continued): Firefighters and Apparatus Operators should wear a navy department issued t-shirt with a white outlined Spring Fire Department badge above the left chest, their rank in white lettering above the right chest, and "Spring Fire" on the back of the t-shirt, white outlined lettering.
Class C Uniform (continued): Captains should wear a department issued navy T-shirt with a gold outlined Spring Fire Department badge above the left chest, their rank in gold lettering above the right chest, and "Spring Fire" on the back of the t-shirt, gold outlined lettering.
Class C Uniform (continued): Chief Officers should wear white polos with the embroidered patch above the left chest and name/rank above the right chest. Chiefs can wear white t-shirts when deemed appropriate.
Class C Uniform (continued): Captains riding up as District Chief should wear navy polos with the embroidered patch above the left chest and name/rank above the right chest. Captains can wear the department navy t-shirt when deemed appropriate.
Class C Uniform (continued): Spring Fire department issued t-shirts for special events may be worn at a Chief Officer's discretion. This includes, but is not limited to, Breast Cancer Awareness or Astros themed Spring Fire Department shirts.

Uniform Contents

Dress Uniform: Includes a long-sleeved button-down shirt, color dependent on rank, with Spring Fire Department patch sewn on both sleeves; Dress navy coat with the Spring Fire Department patch sewn on both sleeves and markings indicative of rank and years of service; Dress navy pants; Badge; Dress Coat disk style collar brass; Collar brass on shirt: Name plate; Medal(s); Dark navy tie; Dress cap with insignia device; Black dress belt; Black dress shoes
** Class A Uniform:** Includes a long-sleeved button-down shirt, color dependent on rank, with Spring Fire Department patch sewn on both sleeves; Dress navy pants; Badge; Collar brass; Name plate; Commendation bar(s); Shoulder boards: Dark navy tie; Black dress belt; Black dress shoes
Class B Uniform: Includes a dress cap – navy in color, no band with a silver firefighter scramble insignia

Apparatus Operators

Apparatus Operators Uniform: Includes a silver badge; silver SFD insignia collar brass, centered to the collar tip, ¼" from the edge of the collar, just inside the stitching; dark navy shoulder boards with silver firefighter scramble; wide silver band and a thin silver band on each sleeve of the dress coat; navy dress cap with silver firefighter scramble insignia
Captains Uniform: Includes a gold badge with a single bugle; single gold bugle collar brass, centered to the collar tip, ½" from each edge of the collar with the bell of the bugle downward towards the point of the collar; dark navy shoulder boards with a single gold bugle; wide gold band on each sleeve of the dress coat; navy dress cap with a gold band with a single gold bugle insignia

Senior Captains

Senior Captains Uniform: Includes a gold badge with two parallel bugles; two parallel gold bugles collar brass, centered to the collar tip, ¼" from each edge of the collar with the bells of the bugles downward toward the point of the collar

Non-Uniformed Personnel

Non-Uniformed Personnel: Includes, but is not limited to Human Resources, Administrative Assistant(s), Information Technology, and office personnel.
Non-Uniformed Personnel Attire: Must wear business casual attire (non-form-fitting jeans, polo shirts, shirts with collars or department-issued collared shirts. Open-toed shoes and sandals are not permitted.
Non-Uniformed Personnel Attire (continued): Must maintain a clean appearance while representing the Spring Fire Department. Department t-shirts may be worn during the month of October, Breast Cancer t-shirts may be worn.

Operations Support Personnel

Operations Support Personnel: Includes, but is not limited to, Logistics, Apparatus Maintenance, Facility Maintenance, and Training.
Operations Support Personnel Attire: Due to the nature of the variety of types of activities, a specific uniform is not defined. The attire for these personnel should be approved by their respective Division head.

Outside Training Uniforms

Outside Training Uniform: Spring Fire Department members should wear a Class B Uniform, or business casual attire while representing the department at outside training opportunities conducted in a classroom setting.
Outside Training Uniform (continued): Members participating in hands-on training may wear the Class C Uniform.

Internal Training Uniforms

Internal Training Uniform: Spring Fire Department members should wear a Class C polo, a Class B uniform, business casual attire, or attire appropriate to the class setting while representing the department at inside training opportunities conducted in a classroom setting.

Uniform / Boot Allowance

Uniform / Boot Allowance: A discretionary uniform/boot allowance is given to uniformed personnel each year.
Uniform / Boot Allowance (continued): A notification will be sent in January of each year defining the amounts for each employment classification.
Uniform / Boot Allowance (continued): Yearly allowances are not transferable from person to person or from year to year.
** Uniform / Boot Allowance (continued):** The yearly allowance can be used for uniforms including t-shirts, pants, belts, Class A shirt, Class B shirt, hats, collar brass, and winter job shirt.
Uniform / Boot Allowance (continued): Released on February 1 of each year and active until the end of November.
Uniform / Boot Allowance (continued): Emergency purchases approved by the Deputy Chief of Support Services are allowed between December 1 and January 31 of each year.
Uniform / Boot Allowance (continued): If a department-wide uniform change occurs, the department has the authority to lower or eliminate an annual uniform allowance.

Boots

Boots: Boots must meet the requirements of this policy.
Boots (continued): Members are responsible for submitting their receipts to receive reimbursement.

Jackets/Raincoats

Jackets/Raincoats: Spring Fire Department provides a yellow raincoat with reflective trim and a navy winter coat, these are the only approved coats/jackets allowed to be worn on duty.

Job Shirts

Job Shirts: Spring Fire Department provides job shirts to members. A job shirt can also be purchased with the member's yearly uniform allowance.
Job Shirts (continued): Only job shirts purchased from the approved vendor can be worn unless prior approval is given by the Deputy Chief of Support Services.
Job Shirts (continued): Job shirts may be worn as part of Class B and Class C uniforms.

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This quiz covers the uniform policies for the fire department, detailing the specifications for Class B and Class C uniforms. Participants will learn about the dress code for various events, training requirements, and uniform maintenance. Mastering these guidelines is essential for ensuring a professional appearance in all operational settings.