Bonita Springs Fire Control And Rescue District Standard Operating Guidelines PDF

Bonita Springs Fire Control and Rescue District Standard Operating Guidelines Subject: # 1047.09.00 Uniform SOG-Suppression Adopted: Effective Date: October 23, 2009 Last Revised Date: November 10, 2023 Revision Number: 4 Due for Revision Date: November 2026 Replaces: Supersedes SOG Plac...

Bonita Springs Fire Control and Rescue District Standard Operating Guidelines Subject: # 1047.09.00 Uniform SOG-Suppression Adopted: Effective Date: October 23, 2009 Last Revised Date: November 10, 2023 Revision Number: 4 Due for Revision Date: November 2026 Replaces: Supersedes SOG Placement of Enamel Bars on Uniform Table of Contents 1047.09.01 Purpose 1047.09.02 Scope C:\powerdms\convert\Temp\f1089d20-50b5-4b49-b7d0-c65419663d9f.doc Page 1 of 7 1047.09.01 Purpose The purpose of this policy is to establish rules for the wearing of uniforms. Proper display of our uniform has a positive reflection on the individual as well as the organization. It is the intent of this policy to assure that all suppression and administrative personnel are compliant and informed about what is expected. 1047.09.02 Scope This policy applies to the following BSFC&RD personnel:  Administration – Chief, Assistant Chief, Deputy Chief, Division Chief, Fire Marshal, Assistant Fire Marshal, Administrative-Finance Director, Human Resource Director, and Administrative Assistant  Battalion Chief  Training Captain  Lieutenant, Fire Inspector, Plan Reviewer  Firefighter This policy does not attempt to cover emergency protective gear, but it does cover the uniform to be worn on medical calls, around the station, and while on the drill ground. Also contained in this policy is how to properly display badge, name plate, award bars, and service pins in a uniformed manner. Description of each Uniform Category Dress Service Bell Cap Long-sleeved White Shirt Dress Jacket (Double Breasted-Chief, Assistant Chief, Deputy Chief and Fire Marshal)  Collar Brass  Name Plate  Awards  Service Pins  Badge Service Tie with Tie-Tac or Crossover Tie Black Belt Dress Trousers or Skirt High Gloss Shoes Wristwatch Class A Service Bell Cap Long-sleeved Uniform Shirt with Silver or Gold Buttons  Collar Brass  Epaulettes (Officers Only)  Name Plate  Awards  Service Pins  Badge C:\powerdms\convert\Temp\f1089d20-50b5-4b49-b7d0-c65419663d9f.doc Page 2 of 7 Service Tie with Tie-Tac or Crossover Tie Black Belt Dress Trousers High Gloss Shoes or Shined Black Leather Shoes Wristwatch Class B Long-sleeved Uniform Shirt  Collar Brass  Name Plate  Awards  Service Pins  Badge Black Belt Dress Trousers High Gloss Shoes or Shined Black Leather Shoes Wristwatch Utility Polo Shirt with District Issued T-Shirt BDU Trousers or Shorts Black Service Belt Black Service Shoes Black Socks (mid-ankle) Wristwatch Training Utility T-Shirt BDU Trousers or Shorts Black Service Belt Black Service Shoes Black Socks (mid-ankle) Wristwatch Jumpsuit Will be permitted after 16:00 hours. Can be worn for food pick-up after 16:00 hours. Cannot be worn if dining at a restaurant. Jumpsuits and duty uniforms can be worn by different crewmembers on the same responding unit after 16:00 hours. Jumpsuits can be utilized under other circumstances at the discretion of the Battalion Chief. Wristwatch Optional Accessories Ball Cap Sun Hot Weather Hat Cold Weather Local 3444 Watch Cap Job Shirt Service Sweatshirt Service Cold Weather Jacket Service Jumpsuit C:\powerdms\convert\Temp\f1089d20-50b5-4b49-b7d0-c65419663d9f.doc Page 3 of 7 Occasions Requiring a Certain Category of Uniform Administration (Chief, Assistant Chief, Deputy Chiefs, Division Chief, Fire Marshal, Assistant Fire Marshal, Administrative-Finance Director)  Formal Dress  Official Meetings Class A  Daily Class B  Physical Training Jumpsuit or Training utility (calls) Battalion Chief  Formal  Official Meeting  Daily  Physical Training Dress (Single Breasted Jacket) Class A Utility (Excluding shorts option) Jumpsuit or Training utility (calls) Lieutenant, Fire Inspector  Formal  Official Meeting  Daily  Physical Training Class A (Including Bell Service Cap) Class A Utility Jumpsuit or Training Utility (calls) Firefighter  Formal  Official Meeting  Daily  Physical Training Class A (Including Bell Service Cap) Class B Utility Jumpsuit or Training Utility (calls) Training Captain  Formal  Official Meeting  Daily  Physical Training Class A (Including Bell Service Cap) Class A Utility (Excluding shorts option) Jumpsuit or Training Utility (calls) C:\powerdms\convert\Temp\f1089d20-50b5-4b49-b7d0-c65419663d9f.doc Page 4 of 7 Award Bars, Service Pins, Unit Citations, and Organizational Pins Award bars are awarded annually during our Appreciation Dinner as well as at times of meritorious service. These bars are to be worn on your Dress, Class A, B, and C uniforms. They are to be displayed just above your name and “serving since” plate. The priority of importance will indicate the order they are to be displayed. The highest priority of importance will be displayed higher and to the inside. When an award is given more than one time, a star will be added to the existing bar. For example, if a person was to be awarded the Phoenix award two times he/she would display the enamel bar with one star. (See chart and landmark examples. Enamel bars below are listed from top to bottom in order of highest priority.) Phoenix Award – Fire Save Phoenix Award – Medical Save Stork Award – Baby Delivery Distinguished Service Award District Employee of the Year Officer of the Year Firefighter of the Year Paramedic of the Year EMT of the Year Fire Crew of the Year EMS Crew of the Year Fire Prevention Employee of the Year C:\powerdms\convert\Temp\f1089d20-50b5-4b49-b7d0-c65419663d9f.doc Page 5 of 7 Service pins are presented at the Monthly Board Meeting following your anniversary date, and are to be displayed just above your enamel service bars. They are presented at the following intervals of service:        1 year 5 years 10 years 15 years 20 years 25 years 30 years no gem stone Aqua Marine Ruby Sapphire Emerald Cubic Zirconia Diamond Unit citations are awarded at times of meritorious service and are to be displayed at the same level as your service pin to the inside, above your enamel award bars. Organizational pins are representative of past service to your Country or significant accomplishments. These pins are to be displayed below your nameplate on the flap of your pocket. This list includes the following:  Armed Services: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard  Smoke Diver  Honor Guard  Fire Officer  Chief Fire Officer  Executive Fire Officer  Chief Medical Officer  Chief Association  College Alma Mater Additions to this list can be submitted to the Chief and considered on a case by case basis. C:\powerdms\convert\Temp\f1089d20-50b5-4b49-b7d0-c65419663d9f.doc Page 6 of 7 Service Pin & Unit Citation Pin .25” ← 1st Priority Example Award Bars (Unlimited) 3rd Priority → ← 2nd Priority 5th Priority → ← 4th Priority Organizational Pins C:\powerdms\convert\Temp\f1089d20-50b5-4b49-b7d0-c65419663d9f.doc Page 7 of 7