Uniforms

Uniforms

• Spring Fire Department members are expected to maintain a clean and professional appearance while on duty.
• The department provides a variety of uniforms for different roles and occasions.
• Apparatus Operators wear silver badges, silver collar brass with a SFD insignia, dark navy shoulder boards with a silver firefighter scramble insignia, a dress coat with a wide silver band and a thin silver band on each sleeve, and a navy dress cap with a silver firefighter scramble insignia.
• Captains wear gold badges with a single bugle, gold collar brass with a single gold bugle, dark navy shoulder boards with a single gold bugle, a dress coat with a wide gold band on each sleeve, and a navy dress cap with a gold band and a single gold bugle insignia.
• Senior Captains wear gold badges with two parallel bugles, gold collar brass with two parallel gold bugles, dark navy shoulder boards with two parallel gold bugles.
• Non-uniformed staff may wear business casual attire, but open-toed shoes and sandals are not permitted.
• Operations Support Personnel have no specific uniform but their attire should be approved by their Division Head.
• Outside Training Uniforms are Class B uniforms, business casual attire, or the Class C uniform for hands-on training.
• Internal Training Uniforms are Class C polo, Class B uniform, business casual attire, or attire appropriate to the class setting. Members participating in hands-on training may wear the Class C uniform.
• The department issues the following uniforms to Full Time members: (6) Navy T-Shirts, (4) Navy Pants, (1) Dress Pant, (1) Black Belt, (1) Class B Uniform Shirt, (1) Class A Uniform Shirt, (1) Jacket, (1) Silver Name Plate, (1) Navy Tie, and (1) Raincoat.
• The department issues the following uniforms to Volunteer / Part Time members: (3) Navy T-Shirts, (2) Navy Pants, (1) Navy Blue Dress Pants, (1) Black Belt, (1) Class B Uniform Shirt, (1) Class A Uniform Shirt, (1) Silver Name Plate, (1) Navy Tie, (1) Raincoat, and (1) Jacket.
• Uniform / Boot Allowance is provided annually in January to uniformed personnel.
• Jackets / Raincoats issued by the department are a yellow raincoat with reflective trim and a navy winter coat.
• Job Shirts can be purchased with the yearly uniform allowance. They can be worn as part of Class B and Class C uniforms.
• Workout Attire must be comfortable, respectable, and cover the chest and midriff. Shorts should be of acceptable length and vulgar or offensive screening is not allowed.
• Sleepwear should be appropriate for common spaces like bunkrooms.
• Uniforms except pants must be returned to Human Resources upon separation from the department.
• Uniform Orders should be purchased online utilizing the approved uniform vendor link provided on the Spring Fire Department personnel home page.
• Any uniform requests not fulfilled through the online ordering system should be submitted through the Logistics Office with a Purchase Order approved by the Administrative Assistant.

References & Related Policies

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This quiz covers the various uniforms worn by members of the Spring Fire Department, including Apparatus Operators, Captains, and Senior Captains. Each uniform is designed to signify rank and professionalism, with specific insignia and color guidelines. Test your knowledge about the uniform standards and their details.