Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department Uniform Standards PDF

MIAMI-DADE FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT Policy and Procedure Volume: I ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES Chapter: L PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE/CONDUCT Originated By: OFFICE OF THE FIRE CHIEF Subject: 20...

MIAMI-DADE FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT Policy and Procedure Volume: I ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES Chapter: L PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE/CONDUCT Originated By: OFFICE OF THE FIRE CHIEF Subject: 20 UNIFORM STANDARDS FOR SWORN PERSONNEL Published Date: 12/4/23 Raied S. Jadallah, Fire Chief Review Date: 12/4/23 20.01 PURPOSE: To establish a uniform standard that promotes a neat, clean, safe, and professional work force. 20.02 POLICY: All Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) Department personnel will maintain a neat, clean, and professional appearance. Uniform attire shall be worn as described in this policy. Unless authorized to do so, wearing the MDFR uniform off duty is prohibited. Exceptions to this policy associated with health, safety, or personal welfare must be authorized by the Fire Chief or designee. 20.03 AUTHORITY: The authority vested in the Fire Chief by Code of Miami-Dade County Section 2- 181 and the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). 20.04 RESPONSIBILITY: It is the responsibility of the Fire Chief or designee to review and update this policy. 20.05 DEFINITION(S): Class A Uniform – Full dress uniform, including dress coat and dress hat as directed. Attachment I, Photo # 1 and 2. Class B Uniform – Long-sleeve dress uniform without coat or hat. Attachment I, Photo # 4 and 5. Class C Uniform – Short-sleeve dress uniform. Attachment I, Photo # 8 and 9. Class D Uniform – Work uniform. Attachment I, Photo # 10. Department-Issued T-Shirt – A crew neck gray or red cotton T-shirt with department name on the back, the department badge on the left chest, rank on the right chest, and American flag on the left sleeve. Volume: I ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES Chapter: L PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE/CONDUCT Subject: 20 UNIFORM STANDARDS FOR SWORN PERSONNEL Honor Guard Uniform – Uniform consisting of a department-issued black jacket, white or black pants, white dress hat, red, white or black arm braid, black patent leather lace-up shoes, black dress socks, white or black gloves, and appropriate honor guard badge and insignia. Attachment I, Photo # 11. Kantech Access Card – Proximity card issued to all MDFR personnel that provides electronic access to and increases the security of all MDFR stations and facilities. Physical Fitness Attire – Department-issued T-shirt, department-issued gym shorts, and athletic shoes with socks. Sworn Personnel – Firefighting personnel who have graduated from MDFR Recruit Training and are required to wear a uniform during the performance of their duties. 20.06 PROCEDURE: I. GENERAL GUIDELINES A. It shall be the responsibility of all sworn personnel to familiarize themselves with and conform to this policy. Personnel must wear the appropriate uniform in accordance with this policy when reporting for duty, on any work detail, or anytime they are representing MDFR. All uniforms must be pressed and maintained in a neat and clean appearance throughout their tour of duty or workday. NOTE: Personnel hired to work an extra-duty service assignment will refer to Policy and Procedure (P&P) III-E-20 Special Events Operation for the appropriate prescribed uniform. B. All department-issued uniforms provided through the Uniform Allotment Program (UAP), or Quartermaster System must be utilized by the employee making the request/purchase. Personnel are prohibited from giving any part of MDFR’s official uniform to anyone other than those personnel currently employed as MDFR firefighters. Any violation of this action/guideline will constitute grounds for administrative action. C. The uniform allotment will be budgeted each fiscal year and excess allotment will not be carried over to the following fiscal year. Personnel who exhaust their allotment may purchase additional items with a personal check or money order payable to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue. 2 Rev. 12/4/23 Volume: I ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES Chapter: L PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE/CONDUCT Subject: 20 UNIFORM STANDARDS FOR SWORN PERSONNEL D. Personnel receiving uniforms through the UAP will ensure that all items received fit properly. The uniform will not be worn or tailored to fit either tight or loose. Uniforms may only be tailored to allow for proper fit and will not interfere with the wearer’s ability to perform their duties. E. Each individual is responsible for keeping their uniforms clean, pressed, and serviceable. Faded, worn, or damaged clothing is not acceptable. This includes faded lettering or markings on uniform items. All metal badges and rank insignias will be kept in the condition and color of original issue. F. There will be no modifications or accessories added to any part of the MDFR uniform except as prescribed in this policy or approved by the Fire Chief or designee. G. Supervisors will ensure that personnel remain in compliance throughout each tour of duty and/or workday. H. Personnel working in Operations will have a minimum of two extra Class D uniforms, an additional flight suit (if applicable), and one Class C uniform available during their tour of duty. Personnel will also have their Class A and Class B dress uniforms readily available when requested by the department. I. Personnel will always have their Kantech access card in their possession when reporting to work. When wearing the Kantech card, it will be attached to a lanyard or other securing device that is professional and free of excessive ornamentation. J. Personnel will not wear a department uniform during court appearances unless they are representing Miami-Dade County. K. Personnel will not wear a department uniform for the purpose of political, religious or product endorsement unless authorized by the Fire Chief. L. Department-issued uniform(s) or parts thereof will only be worn during his/her tour of duty, travel to and from work, or while on authorized County business. M. Department-issued uniform items will not be worn with any combination of civilian attire. 3 Rev. 12/4/23 Volume: I ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES Chapter: L PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE/CONDUCT Subject: 20 UNIFORM STANDARDS FOR SWORN PERSONNEL N. Employees requesting to wear a department uniform while off duty for public presentations, meetings, etc. must receive prior approval from their Division Chief/Manager. O. Personnel on Temporary Restricted Duty assignment will not wear civilian clothing unless authorized in writing by the Fire Chief or designee. P. Only department-issued communication devices, with the exception of one (1) personal cellular telephone, are permitted to be worn on the uniform. The use of cellular telephones is prohibited during any call or when interacting with the public unless it is necessary to assist with the call. Hands-free devices will not be worn by personnel working in Operations except for Battalion Chiefs while operating a vehicle. Q. Personnel are prohibited from wearing any garments (e.g., jackets, shirts, pants, hats, etc.) not bearing the official MDFR logo while on duty or while representing MDFR in an official capacity unless approved by the Fire Chief. R. While on duty, personnel are prohibited from wearing any footwear not provided through the MDFR UAP or otherwise authorized by the Fire Chief. S. For the purposes of attending MDFR functions, retired firefighters are authorized to wear a Class A uniform provided it is worn in accordance with this policy. T. All MDFR uniforms must be properly destroyed when no longer usable or serviceable. Employees must remove and cut all MDFR patches, identifying embroidery, and markings or they may take them to the Logistics Division Uniform Store for destruction. II. CLASS A UNIFORM A. Dress Coat (Attachment I, Photo # 1 and 2) 1. The Department-issued dress coat will be completely buttoned. 2. The Department-issued dress coat will have Department patches on each sleeve and the appropriate rank striping for officers on each sleeve. The dress coat will match the blue dress pants. 4 Rev. 12/4/23 Volume: I ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES Chapter: L PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE/CONDUCT Subject: 20 UNIFORM STANDARDS FOR SWORN PERSONNEL 3. A nameplate and badge will be worn at all times. The nameplate with the wearer’s proper name will be centered over the right chest affixed to the holder provided. Nameplates will be kept clean and be the appropriate color (gold or silver) for the rank or position. The appropriate badge will be worn on the left chest centered over the pocket. Badges will be kept clean and be the appropriate color (gold or silver) for the rank or position. A “Serving Since” plate depicting the year they started serving as a firefighter is optional; if worn, it will be centered directly underneath the nameplate. If the Class A dress coat is removed, personnel will follow all guidelines prescribed in the wearing of the Class B uniform; to include the required badge, nameplate and collar insignia worn on the white long-sleeve shirt. Attachment I, Photo # 4 and 5. 4. Officers will wear the appropriate number of gold bugles on Department-issued collar insignia disks. Firefighters will wear department-issued silver scramble collar insignia. Collar insignias will be placed 1 ¼” from collar end points and centered as indicated in Attachment I, Photo # 6 and 7. B. Dress Pants (Attachment I, Photo # 1 and 4) 1. Pants will be worn in the full-length position. Military blousing or tucking of pant legs is not permitted. Pant hems will be properly tailored so as to not appear too short or too long in relation to footwear. Pants will be hemmed to reach down to the top of the shoes’ heels with the front of the hem breaking naturally over the shoes. The hem of the pant legs will not touch the ground. Pants must match the blue dress coat. C. Dress Skirt (Attachment I, Photo # 2 and 5) 1. The hemline of department-issued skirt shall be tailored to fall no shorter than the top of the kneecap and no longer than the bottom of the knee cap. Skirt must match the coat (blue/black). D. White Long-Sleeve Shirt (Attachment I, Photo # 4 and 5) 1. The shirt will be completely buttoned with the tie centered. The shirt will be tucked into the waistband of pants/skirts at 5 Rev. 12/4/23 Volume: I ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES Chapter: L PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE/CONDUCT Subject: 20 UNIFORM STANDARDS FOR SWORN PERSONNEL all times. The shirt button-line, the fly of the pants, and the belt buckle will be in line. 2. The Department patches will be on both sleeves. 3. A nameplate and badge will be worn at all times when the dress coat is not being worn. The nameplate with the employee’s proper name will be centered over the right- hand pocket in-line with the badge and the lower edge of the nameplate adjoined and parallel to the top of the pocket. Nameplates will be kept clean and be the appropriate color (gold or silver) for the rank or position. A “Serving Since” plate depicting the year they started serving as a firefighter is optional. The appropriate badge will be worn on the left-hand side centered over the pocket. Badges will be kept clean and be the appropriate color (gold or silver) for the rank or position. 4. Officers will wear the appropriate number of gold bugles on Department-issued collar insignia. Officers may wear a unit designator (e.g., E-41) in place of one collar insignia on the right side providing it is the same size and color of department-issued rank insignia. Firefighters may wear one unit designator (e.g., E-41) as collar insignia on the right side providing it is 3/8” in size. All collar insignias will be placed 1 ¼” from collar end points and centered as indicated in Attachment I, Photo # 6 and 7. 5. White V-neck T-shirts must be worn underneath the dress shirt. Undergarments will not be visible. 6. The sleeves of the shirt will be worn in the full down position, not rolled up. E. Black Tie and Black Cross Tie (Attachment I, Photo # 6 and 7) 1. The black tie will be tied and worn centered in-line with the shirt button-line. The end point of the tie will touch the top of the belt buckle and not extend below the waistband of the dress pants. The black cross tie will be snapped with end points pointing down and worn centered on the shirt button-line. F. Dress Hat (Attachment I, Photo # 1 and 2) 6 Rev. 12/4/23 Volume: I ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES Chapter: L PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE/CONDUCT Subject: 20 UNIFORM STANDARDS FOR SWORN PERSONNEL 1. The department-issued dress hat will sit squarely upon the head with a space approximately the width of two fingers between the top of the bridge of the nose and the underside of the hat bill. A department-issued cap badge in the appropriate color (gold or silver) for the rank or position will be centered on the front of the dress hat. Hair will not interfere with the proper wearing of the hat and will conform to P&P I-L-18 Grooming Standards. The appropriate number of stars shall be mounted with the single point up and centered above the “FD” emblems at the ends of the gold band (Attachment I, Photo # 3). a. When presenting arms (saluting), the right hand will be raised sharply with fingers and thumb extended and joined, palm facing down. The tip of the right forefinger shall be placed on the rim of the visor slightly to the right of the right eye with the outer edge of the hand tilted slightly downward. b. The dress hat will not be worn while indoors. When standing indoors, the dress hat will be held securely in the hand or under the arm. When seated, the dress hat will be placed in the lap with visor facing forward. 2. The dress hat will be free from any visible soil, fading, or discoloration. G. Shoes 1. Only dress shoes that are either issued or authorized by the department may be worn. 2. Smooth black closed-toe shoes, not exceeding 2” in heel height, with no ornamentation, may be worn with a department-issued skirt. H. Socks/Hosiery 1. Black or navy-blue socks will be worn with all dress shoes. 2. Hosiery may be worn with uniform skirts and must be neutral or compatible with skin tone. Patterned hosiery will not be permitted. I. Belt 7 Rev. 12/4/23 Volume: I ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES Chapter: L PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE/CONDUCT Subject: 20 UNIFORM STANDARDS FOR SWORN PERSONNEL 1. Only department-issued dress belt will be worn with the uniform. Buckles for the dress belt must be the appropriate color for the employee’s rank. All belts will be kept in good condition, free of excess markings, fade, or other condition that takes away from its appearance. III. CLASS B UNIFORM (Attachment I, Photo # 4 and 5) A. The Class B uniform is identical to the Class A uniform without the dress hat and coat. 1. Dress pants/skirt, long-sleeve dress shirt, tie/cross tie, shoes, socks/hosiery, and belt will be worn as described above in Section II. 2. The dress hat will be allowed at the direction of the Fire Chief or designee. B. Sweater/Job Shirt/Jacket (Attachment I, Photo # 12, 13, 14) 1. Sweaters or jackets (excluding Class A dress coat) must be department-issued. Any other sweaters or jackets must be authorized by the Fire Chief or designee. Commando, Cardigan style sweater, job shirt and cold weather jacket may be worn. When wearing Commando sweater, appropriate rank must be displayed on the epaulets. 2. Job shirts and jackets (excluding Class A dress coat) may be personalized with approved logos as outlined for uniform polo shirts (refer to Section V.B.4.). If the jacket contains Department patches on the sleeves, the Department patch may be replaced with an approved company patch on the right sleeve only. IV. CLASS C UNIFORM (Attachment I, Photo # 8 and 9) A. The Class C uniform is identical to the Class B uniform, except a short-sleeve dress shirt is worn and dress hats are not permitted. B. White Short-Sleeve Shirt 1. The shirt will be completely buttoned with the exception of the top button and will be tucked into the waistband of pant/skirt at all times. The shirt button-line, the fly of the pants, and the belt buckle will be in line. 8 Rev. 12/4/23 Volume: I ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES Chapter: L PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE/CONDUCT Subject: 20 UNIFORM STANDARDS FOR SWORN PERSONNEL 2. The Department patches will be on both sleeves. 3. A nameplate and badge will be worn at all times. The nameplate with the employee’s proper name will be centered over the right pocket in-line with the badge and the lower edge of the nameplate adjoined and parallel to the top of the pocket. Nameplates will be kept clean and be the appropriate color (gold or silver) for the rank or position. A “Serving Since” plate depicting the year they started serving as a firefighter is optional. The appropriate badge will be worn on the left chest centered over the pocket. Badges will be kept clean and be the appropriate color (gold or silver) for the rank or position. 4. Officers will wear the appropriate number of gold bugles on Department-issued collar insignia. Officers may wear a unit designator (e.g., E-41) in place of one collar insignia on the right side providing it is the same size and color of department-issued rank insignia. Firefighters may wear one unit designator (e.g., E-41) as collar insignia on the right side providing it is 3/8” in size. All collar insignias will be placed 1 ¼” from collar end points and centered as indicated in Attachment I, Photo # 6 and 7. 5. White V-neck T-shirts must be worn underneath the dress shirt. They may not be exposed and/or extend below the sleeves of the shirt. Undergarments will not be visible. 6. The sleeves of the shirt will be worn in the full down position, not rolled up. NOTE: Department-issued ties are not to be worn with the short- sleeve dress shirt. C. Other Approved Footwear 1. Safety shoes and boots may be worn in place of dress shoes and must be either issued or authorized by the Department. Shoes and boots will be kept clean, polished and in good repair. Shoes and boots will be kept zipped or laced up and securely fastened. All shoes, boots, and laces or securing devices will be black. No other colors, buckles, straps, or ornamentation may be worn on the shoes. 9 Rev. 12/4/23 Volume: I ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES Chapter: L PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE/CONDUCT Subject: 20 UNIFORM STANDARDS FOR SWORN PERSONNEL 2. Black, dark blue, dark gray or white socks may be worn with safety footwear. D. Sweater/Job Shirt/Jacket (Attachment I, Photo # 13 and 14) 1. A department-issued “job shirt,” sweater, or cold weather jacket may be worn. Any other sweaters or jackets must be authorized by the Fire Chief or designee. 2. Job shirts and jackets (excluding Class A dress coat) may be personalized with approved logos as outlined for uniform polo shirts (refer to Section V.B.4.). If the jacket contains Department patches on the sleeves, the Department patch may be replaced with an approved company patch on the right sleeve only. V. CLASS D UNIFORM (Attachment I, Photo # 10) A. Blue BDU Work Pants 1. Pants will be worn in the full-length position. Military blousing or tucking of pant legs is not permitted. Pant hems will be properly tailored so as to not appear too short or too long in relation to footwear. Pants will be hemmed to reach down to the top of the shoes’ heels with the front of the hem breaking naturally over the shoes. The hem of the pant legs will not touch the ground. NOTE: Chief Fire Officers (CFOs) may wear dress blue pants with dress belt instead of blue work pants. B. Long or Short-Sleeve Uniform Polo Shirt 1. Uniform polo shirts will be tucked into the waistband of the work pants at all times. The belt buckle/fastening device will be in-line with the fly of the pants. 2. A V-neck T-shirt may be worn underneath the Class D uniform providing it is the same color as the department- issued uniform. V-neck T-shirts will not be exposed and/or extend below the sleeves of the uniform. 3. Uniform polo shirts will be white (CFOs) or gray (all other ranks) with department’s name on the back, embroidered department badge on left chest, and the American flag on 10 Rev. 12/4/23 Volume: I ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES Chapter: L PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE/CONDUCT Subject: 20 UNIFORM STANDARDS FOR SWORN PERSONNEL left sleeve. The shirt must have the rank and name embroidered on right chest. NOTE: Instructional personnel assigned to the Training Division may wear red polo shirts. Attachment I, Photo # 16. This difference in color is authorized for safety reasons and the need to immediately distinguish instructional personnel on the drill grounds. 4. Uniform polo shirts may be personalized with an approved station and company logo providing that the bottom of the logo is embroidered on the right shirt sleeve 1” above the cuff and no larger in diameter than 2” x 2”. On long-sleeve uniform polo shirts, the bottom of the station logo will be embroidered 5” below the shoulder seam. The appropriate Assistant Chief/Director must approve station and company logos prior to it being worn on the uniform shirt in accordance with P&P I-G-17 Station and Company Logos. No pins or other patches are authorized on Class D uniforms. 5. The sleeves of all uniform polo shirts will be worn in the full down position, not rolled up. C. Safety Shoes and Boots 1. Safety shoes and boots must be either issued or authorized by the Department and will be kept clean, polished and in good repair. Shoes and boots will be kept zipped or laced up and securely fastened. All shoes, boots, and laces or securing devices will be black. No other colors, buckles, straps, or ornamentation may be worn on the shoes. D. Socks 1. Black, dark blue, dark gray or white socks may be worn with the safety footwear. E. Belts 1. Only department-issued nylon web work belt will be worn. F. Job Shirt/Jacket (Attachment I, Photo # 14) 11 Rev. 12/4/23 Volume: I ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES Chapter: L PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE/CONDUCT Subject: 20 UNIFORM STANDARDS FOR SWORN PERSONNEL 1. A department-issued “job shirt” and/or cold weather jacket may be worn. Any other sweaters or jackets must be authorized by the Fire Chief or designee. 2. Job shirts and cold weather jackets may be personalized with approved logos as outlined for uniform polo shirts (refer to Section V.B.4.). the Department patch may be replaced with an approved company patch on the right sleeve only. G. Caps (Attachment I, Photo # 15) 1. Only the department-issued baseball cap, the cap identified in the CBA, or the department-issued navy-blue knit cap (winter months only) are permitted to be worn when protective headgear is not needed. Additions to the cap such as pins and unauthorized logos or patches will not be allowed. All caps will be free from any visible soil, fading, or discoloration. Approved baseball caps personalized with an approved station and company logo may be worn at the identified station they represent. Logos must be displayed on the back or side of the cap and will be no larger than 2” x 2” in size. H. Fanny Packs 1. Reasonably-sized fanny packs and personal tool holsters may be worn but will be restricted to navy-blue or black in color and free of any graphic designs or logos with the exception of the department logo. Personal accessories must not interfere with the fit or donning of protective equipment or the performance of job duties. VI. PRESCRIBED UNIFORMS A. Unless otherwise authorized by the Fire Chief or their designee, the following uniforms will be worn by personnel when on duty, on assignment, or otherwise representing MDFR either at a department event or with another agency. Whether on an in- service or out-of-service unit, personnel will adhere to this requirement. Personnel failing to adhere to this policy will be subject to the appropriate coaching, counseling, or discipline. B. The Class A uniform will be worn in the following situations: 1. Promotional ceremonies 12 Rev. 12/4/23 Volume: I ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES Chapter: L PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE/CONDUCT Subject: 20 UNIFORM STANDARDS FOR SWORN PERSONNEL 2. Graduation ceremonies 3. Funerals (active or retired firefighters) 4. Medal Day or other similar recognition event 5. Station/Facility openings or dedications 6. Parades 7. As directed by the Fire Chief or designee. NOTE: Personnel who have not been issued a dress coat or whose coat is otherwise unavailable may wear the Class B uniform. C. The Class B uniform will be worn in the following situations: 1. When attending meetings with outside agencies while representing MDFR. 2. When attending a Board of County Commission meeting where you may be recognized to speak or be part of a presentation. 3. When attending any community council, commission, or other similar meeting. D. The Class C uniform will be worn in the following situations: 1. Members of the Director’s Staff. 2. Personnel assigned to a 40-hour work week at the discretion of the appropriate Division Chief/Manager. NOTE: For members of the Director’s Staff and CFOs assigned to staff positions, the Class C uniform can be altered by wearing a department-issued white uniform polo shirt in lieu of the dress shirt on Fridays. 3. Personnel assigned to certain approved public events. E. The Class D uniform will be worn in the following situations: 13 Rev. 12/4/23 Volume: I ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES Chapter: L PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE/CONDUCT Subject: 20 UNIFORM STANDARDS FOR SWORN PERSONNEL 1. As the regular work uniform for personnel working in Operations. 2. As the work uniform for personnel assigned to a 40-hour work week at the discretion of the appropriate Division Chief/Manager. F. Other Approved Uniforms and Attire 1. Department-issued uniform T-shirts may be worn in lieu of polo shirts by personnel working in Operations (except CFOs and above) while training, on alarms, performing station activities, etc. However, a uniform polo shirt will be readily available and worn when performing demos, pre- incident plans, attending meetings, and performing Department functions that require a more professional appearance than a T-shirt affords. a. Department-issued “Recruit” T-shirts may not be worn upon graduation from recruit training. 2. Department-issued uniform T-shirts may be worn in lieu of polo shirts by non-Operations personnel when engaged in outdoor activities. 3. Department-issued uniform T-shirts may only be modified by silk-screening an approved station and company logo 1” above the end of the right sleeve, centered on the sleeve, and no larger in diameter than 2” x 2”. On long-sleeve uniform T-shirts, the bottom of the logo shall be located 5” below the shoulder seam. The appropriate Assistant Chief/Director must approve station and company logos prior to it being worn on the uniform shirt in accordance with P&P I-G-17 Station and Company Logos. No pins or other patches are authorized on Class D uniforms. 4. Personnel are permitted to wear department-issued shorts after 1900 hours in the station and not in public view. Employees must be able to comply with the normal dress code when responding to alarms or meeting with the public. 5. Personnel are permitted to wear clog-style slip-resistant footwear (e.g., Crocs, Froggz, etc.) only while in the station and not interacting with the public. These “station shoes” must be black or dark blue, close-toed with a solid 14 Rev. 12/4/23 Volume: I ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES Chapter: L PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE/CONDUCT Subject: 20 UNIFORM STANDARDS FOR SWORN PERSONNEL toe box (i.e., no holes) and heel strap, and are prohibited from being worn while outside the station, handling any type of department equipment, working in the bay, or in the gym. 6. A department-issued Flight Suit will be worn by Air Rescue flight crew members while assigned to the unit. Flight Suits will be kept zipped so that the pull is not more than 3” from the top of the zipper and a Velcro badge and Velcro nametag with wings, rank, name and certification will be worn. Flag will be placed on left sleeve and department patch on right sleeve. Attachment I, Photo # 17. 7. Personnel who are members of the Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Task Force and performing task force functions or otherwise authorized by the Fire Chief or designee will be permitted to wear the following: a. Work (office) – Florida Task Force 1 (FL-TF1) long- sleeve button-down shirt or polo shirt, khaki cargo pants, and authorized safety work boots. Sleeves will be worn in the full down position. Attachment I, Photo # 18 and 19. b. Full BDU (deployments, training, and other official functions) – Gray long-sleeve FL-TF1 T-shirt, BDU jacket, BDU pants, and authorized safety work boots. Attachment I, Photo # 20. Sleeves will be worn in the full down position. The BDU jacket will have the appropriate patches positioned as follows: Task Force patch – left shoulder FEMA patch – right shoulder FL-TF1 patch – left chest Name patch – right chest c. Modified BDU (deployments, training, and other official functions) – Gray long-sleeve FL-TF1 T-shirt or combat shirt with appropriate patches as listed above, BDU pants, and authorized safety work boots. Sleeves will be worn in the full down position. Attachment I, Photo # 21 and 22. NOTE: Neck gaiters may be worn only when operating within the base of operations (BoO). 15 Rev. 12/4/23 Volume: I ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES Chapter: L PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE/CONDUCT Subject: 20 UNIFORM STANDARDS FOR SWORN PERSONNEL 8. Personnel actively engaged in department-authorized water rescue training are permitted to wear the following: a. Department-issued polo or T-shirt. b. Appropriate footwear for the activity. c. Department-issued wetsuit or swimsuit when appropriate. 9. Honor Guard members will wear the appropriate uniform as determined by the Honor Guard Coordinator/Commander. 10. Travel uniforms will be authorized for members of Director’s Staff and above at the discretion of the Fire Chief. 11. Personnel on Temporary Restricted Duty due to a pregnancy may wear the Class C uniform tailored with maternity panel(s). Alterations must be obtained using the voucher available through the uniform voucher application. 12. Exceptions for personnel who are unable to wear the appropriate uniform in its entirety due to a medical restriction will require approval by the Fire Chief or designee. Approved exceptions will conform as closely as possible in color, style, and size as the uniform element. VII. MERITORIOUS SERVICE RIBBON(S), CERTIFICATION/SPECIAL INSIGNIA PLACEMENT A. Meritorious Valor and Service Ribbons 1. Meritorious valor and service ribbons will be worn beneath the badge centered across the top border of the left pocket on Class A dress coat and may be worn on the flap of the left shirt pocket on the Class B and C uniform shirts. Attachment I, Photo # 6. a. The ribbons displaying the highest commendation will be worn nearest the center of the chest. b. If there are more than three ribbons displayed, the ribbon displaying the highest commendation will be centered atop the middle ribbon. 16 Rev. 12/4/23 Volume: I ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES Chapter: L PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE/CONDUCT Subject: 20 UNIFORM STANDARDS FOR SWORN PERSONNEL c. Multiple ribbons will be placed on a bar. There will be no more than three ribbons on each bar. d. Each ribbon bar will be centered on the pocket in descending order not to exceed one three-ribbon bar across. e. For the first meritorious act or campaign, a ribbon will be awarded. For additional awards of the same type, one 3/16” star will be awarded once. NOTE: Refer to P&P I-L-21 Meritorious Acts/Board of Merit for any additional information. B. Certification Insignia 1. The following certification insignia(s) may be worn ½” above the nameplate on the Class B and C uniforms and will be limited to any two side by side at one time. Attachment I, Photo # 6. a. Paramedic or EMT pin. b. Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting (ARFF) pin. c. Dive Rescue Team (DRT) pin. d. Wings for aircrew members. e. Technical Rescue Technician (TRT) pin. f. Hazardous Materials certification pin. g. Marine Firefighter. h. Urban Search and Rescue. 2. If an American Flag pin is worn, it will be placed centered above all certification pins and the nameplate. EXCEPTION: When the nameplate is made with the American Flag as one piece, certification pin(s) may be worn above. C. Other Insignias 17 Rev. 12/4/23  Volume: I ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES Chapter: L PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE/CONDUCT Subject: 20 UNIFORM STANDARDS FOR SWORN PERSONNEL Other insignias for approved job-related professional organizations may be worn on the flap of the right shirt pocket of the Class B and C uniforms and will be limited to three side by side at one time. VIII. UNIFORMED PERSONNEL RANK INSIGNIA TABLE 1: The following table identifies the insignia worn by the respective ranks. HAT HAT BADGE COLLAR RANK DRESS COAT RANK/POSITION BADGE INSIGNIA DRESS HAT BAND BAND COLOR INSIGNIA STRIPING INSIGNIA COLOR 5 crossed Bugles 5 crossed Bugles Fire Chief Gold with white White 5 Stars Gold with white 5 Stripes background background 4 crossed Bugles 4 crossed Bugles 4 Stripes Deputy Chief Gold with white White 4 Stars Gold with white 2 Thick background background 4 crossed Bugles 4 crossed Bugles with white 4 Stripes Assistant Chief Gold with white White 4 Stars Gold background 1 Thick background Division Chief Gold 4 crossed Bugles White 4 Stars Gold 4 crossed Bugles 4 Stripes Chief Fire Officer Gold 3 crossed Bugles White 3 Stars Gold 3 crossed Bugles 3 Stripes FD Helicopter Chief Gold County Seal White 3 Stars Gold Pilot Captain Gold 2 parallel Bugles Blue 2 Stars Gold 2 parallel Bugles 2 Stripes FD Helicopter Pilot Gold County Seal Blue 2 Stars Gold FD Helicopter Co-Pilot Gold County Seal Blue 1 Star Gold Lieutenant Gold 1 Bugle Blue 1 Star Gold 1 Bugle 1 Stripe Firefighter Silver County Seal Blue Silver Scramble** * See Attachment I, Photo # 23 for badge illustration. ** Worn on Firefighter’s Class A dress coat only. IX. ENFORCEMENT A. Any supervisor observing any violation of this policy will take the following steps: 1. Inform the employee of the infraction and have them take immediate corrective action. 2. Inform the employee's supervisor of the infraction verbally or in writing as soon as possible. 18 Rev. 12/4/23 Volume: I ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES Chapter: L PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE/CONDUCT Subject: 20 UNIFORM STANDARDS FOR SWORN PERSONNEL B. Only the Fire Chief will approve wearing a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department uniform or badge for anyone who is not an employee of the MDFR Department. 20.07 REVOCATION: P&P I-L-20 dated 3/25/15 and all parts of previous orders, rules and regulations, operations memoranda, and administrative orders in conflict with this policy and procedure are revoked. 20.08 REVISION: Section-Header: Fire Chief’s name, signature, and date Section 20.02 Section 20.03 Section 20.05 Section 20.06 Section 20.07 Section 20.08 Section 20.09 Section-Footer: Rev. date 20.09 ATTACHMENT(S): Attachment I Uniform Photos 19 Rev. 12/4/23  Attachment I (Page 1 of 7) Uniform Photos Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3  Attachment I (Page 2 of 7) Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 Photo 7  Attachment I (Page 3 of 7) Photo 8 Photo 9 Photo 10 Photo 11  Attachment I (Page 4 of 7) Photo 12 Photo 13 Photo 14 Photo 15  Attachment I (Page 5 of 7) Photo 16 Photo 17 Photo 18 Photo 19  Attachment I (Page 6 of 7) Photo 20 Photo 21 Photo 22  Attachment I (Page 7 of 7) Photo 23