Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department Uniform Standards PDF

MIAMI-DADE FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT Policy & Procedure Manual Volume: I ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES Chapter: L PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE/CONDUCT Originated By: Subject: OFFICE OF THE FIRE CHIEF 20 UNIFORM STANDARDS FOR SWORN PERSONNEL Published Date: 3/25/15 Dave Downey, Fire Chief Reviewed Date...

MIAMI-DADE FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT Policy & Procedure Manual Volume: I ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES Chapter: L PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE/CONDUCT Originated By: Subject: OFFICE OF THE FIRE CHIEF 20 UNIFORM STANDARDS FOR SWORN PERSONNEL Published Date: 3/25/15 Dave Downey, Fire Chief Reviewed Date: 3/25/15 20.1 PURPOSE: To establish a uniform standard that promotes a neat, clean, safe, and professional work force. 20.2 POLICY: All Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) Department personnel will maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance. Uniform attire shall be worn as described in this policy. Exceptions to this policy associated with health, safety, or personal welfare must be authorized by the Fire Chief or designee. 20.3 AUTHORITY: The authority vested in the Fire Chief by Florida Statute 125.01, Miami-Dade County Charter Section 4-1 and 4-2, Miami-Dade County Code Section 2-181. 20.4 RESPONSIBILITY: It is the responsibility of the Fire Chief or designee to review and update this policy. 20.5 DEFINITION(S): Class A Uniform - Full dress uniform consisting of a dress hat, dress coat, white long sleeve dress shirt, black tie (men) or black cross tie (women), dress pants, (optional blue skirt for women), black leather belt with approved buckle, black or blue dress socks, and black leather lace-up dress shoes, optional low black pumps for women when wearing skirt. Photo # 1 and 2, Attachment I Class B Uniform- Will consist of a long sleeve dress shirt, black tie (men) or black cross tie (women), blue dress pants, (optional blue skirt for women), black leather belt with approved buckle, black or blue dress socks, and black leather lace-up dress shoes, optional low black pumps for women when wearing skirt. The dress hat may be included at the direction of the Fire Chief or designee. Photo # 3 and 4, Attachment I. Class C Uniform - Will consist of a short sleeve dress shirt, blue dress pants, (optional blue skirt for women), black leather with approved buckle, black or blue dress socks, black leather lace-up dress shoes or black safety shoes or boots, optional low black pumps for women when wearing skirt. Photo # 5 and 6, Attachment I. Volume: I ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES Chapter: L PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE/CONDUCT Subject: 20 UNIFORM STANDARDS SWORN PERSONNEL Class D Uniform - Will consist of white or grey, long or short sleeve polo shirt, blue cargo pants with nylon web belt or dress blue pants with dress belt, black, blue, grey or white socks, black authorized safety shoes or boots. Photo # 7, Attachment I. Department Issued or Approved T-Shirt – A round collared white, grey, or red t-shirt with department name on the back and either the department logo or station and company logo on the left chest. Non-issued shirts must be the same color, style, weight, and the department name must be the same color, font, and size. Station and Company Logo’s must be approved in accordance with Policy and Procedure I-G-17, Station and Company Logos. As this is an approved uniform, non-sworn personnel and personnel not on duty may not wear a department issued or approved t-shirt without prior authorization of the Fire Chief. Honor Guard Uniform - -will include a black jacket, department issued long sleeve dress shirt, black tie, 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. Photo # 8, Attachment I. Physical Fitness Attire - Will consist of a grey, white, or dark colored t-shirt, dark colored gym shorts, and shoes with socks. Sworn Personnel - Personnel who are State of Florida certified Firefighters and are required to wear a uniform during the performance of their duties. Uniform Destruction - All MDFR uniforms must be properly destroyed when no longer usable or serviceable. Employee must remove and cut all MDFR patches, identifying embroidery, and markings or they may take them to Logistical Services Division, Uniform Store for destruction. 20.6 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. B. All department issued uniforms provided through the Uniform Allotment Program (UAP) or Quartermaster System and 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 coaching, counseling and disciplinary action. 2 Rev. 3/25/15 Volume: I ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES Chapter: L PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE/CONDUCT Subject: 20 UNIFORM STANDARDS SWORN PERSONNEL 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. 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 wearers’ ability to perform their duties. 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 requiring such markings. All metal badges and rank insignias will be kept in the condition and color of original issue. E. There will be no modifications or accessories added to any part of the MDFR uniform as prescribed in this policy unless approved by the Fire Chief or designee. F. Supervisors will ensure that personnel remain in compliance each tour of duty and/or workday. G. Uniformed personnel assigned to a 24-hr shift will have a minimum of two extra Class D uniforms, and an additional flight suit (if applicable) available during their tour of duty. H. Personnel will not wear a department uniform during court appearances unless they are representing Miami-Dade County. I. Personnel will not wear a department uniform for the purpose of political, religious or product endorsement unless authorized by the Fire Chief. J. Department issued uniform(s) or parts thereof will not be worn after the employee completes his/her tour of duty except for travel time or while on authorized County business. Department issued uniform items will not be worn with any combination of civilian attire including shirts, pants/trousers, dresses/skirts, coats, shoes, etc. K. Employee’s requesting to wear a department uniform while off-duty for public presentations, meetings, etc. must receive prior approval from their Division Chief/Manager. L. Uniformed personnel on Temporary Restricted Duty assignment will not wear civilian clothing unless authorized in writing by the Fire Chief or designee. M. 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. Hand’s free devices will not be worn by personnel working in Operations. Exception: 3 throughout Rev. 1/13/15 Volume: I ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES Chapter: L PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE/CONDUCT Subject: 20 UNIFORM STANDARDS SWORN PERSONNEL Battalion Chief’s while operating a vehicle. Limited use of a personal cell phone or other personal communication device during working hours is allowed, as long as voice recording and camera features are not used unless approved by the Fire Chief. II. N. Personnel are prohibited from wearing any garments (i.e., jackets, shirts, pants, hats) not bearing the official MDFR logo and items that were not issued through the MDFR UAP while on duty or while representing MDFR in an official capacity unless approved by the Fire Chief. O. Personnel are prohibited from wearing any footwear not provided through the MDFR UAP or otherwise authorized by the Fire Chief while on duty. P. Retired firefighters are authorized to wear a Class A uniform provided it is worn in accordance with this policy. WEARING CLASS A UNIFORM A. Dress Coat 1. 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 dress blue trousers (blue or black). The department patch may be replaced with an approved company patch on the right sleeve only. Photo # 1, Attachment I. 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 hand chest affixed to the holder provided. 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. Photo # 9, Attachment I. If the Class A jacket 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. 4. Officers will wear the appropriate number of gold bugle(s) on Department issued collar insignia disks. Firefighters will wear department issued silver scrambles collar insignia. Collar insignias will be placed as indicated in Photo # 9, Attachment I. B. Dress Pants (Photo # 3, Attachment I) 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 foot wear. Pants will be 4 Rev. 1/13/15 Volume: I ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES Chapter: L PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE/CONDUCT Subject: 20 UNIFORM STANDARDS SWORN PERSONNEL 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. C. Blue Skirt (Photo # 6, Attachment I) 1. The hemline of department issued skirt shall be tailored to fall no shorter than the top of the knee cap and no longer than the bottom of the knee cap. D. White long sleeve shirt (Photo # 6 and 10, Attachment I) 1. Will be completely buttoned with the tie centered. Shirts will be tucked into the waistband of pants/skirts at all times. The shirt button-line as well as the fly of the pants will be in-line. The belt buckle will be in-line with the fly of the pants and the shirt button-line. 2. The Department patches 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 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 must wear Department issued collar insignia’s. Officers may wear in place of one collar insignia a unit designator (i.e. E-41) on the right side providing it is the same size and color of department issued rank insignia. Firefighters may wear unit designator (i.e. E-41) as collar insignia it must be 3/8” in size. Collar insignias will be placed 1 5/8” from collars end point and centered. 5. White v-neck t-shirts may be worn underneath the dress shirt. They may not be exposed and/or extend below the sleeves of the shirt. Under garments will not be visible E. Black tie and black cross tie (Photo # 6 and 10, Attachment I) 1. Black tie will be tied and worn. Black cross tie will be snapped and worn. F. Dress Hat (Photo # 1 and 8, Attachment I) 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. Hair will not be allowed to interfere with the proper wearing of the hat. All stars shall be 5 Rev. 1/13/15 Volume: I ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES Chapter: L PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE/CONDUCT Subject: 20 UNIFORM STANDARDS SWORN PERSONNEL mounted with the single point up and centered on the mid-line of the side of the hat. The dress hat will not be worn while in-doors. 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-authorized 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 to skin tone. Patterned hosiery will not be permitted. I. Belt 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. Wearing Class B Uniform A. Blue Dress 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 foot wear. 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. B. Blue Skirt 1. The hemline of department issued skirt shall be tailored to fall no shorter than the top of the knee cap and no longer than the bottom of the knee cap. C. White long sleeve shirt 1. Will be completely buttoned with the tie centered. Shirts will be tucked into the waistband of pants/skirts at all times. The shirt button-line as well as the fly of the pants will be in-line. The belt buckle will be in-line with the fly of the pants and the shirt button-line. 2. The Department patches on both sleeves. 6 Rev. 1/13/15 Volume: I ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES Chapter: L PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE/CONDUCT Subject: 20 UNIFORM STANDARDS SWORN PERSONNEL 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-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 may wear in place of one collar insignia a unit designator (i.e. E41) on the right side providing it is the same size and color of department issued rank insignia. Firefighters may wear unit designator (i.e. E-41) as collar insignia it must be 3/8” in size. Collar insignias will be placed 1 5/8” from collars end point and centered. 5. White v-neck t-shirts may be worn underneath the dress shirt. They may not be exposed and/or extend below the sleeves of the shirt. Under garments will not be visible. 6. The sleeves of the shirt will be worn in the full down position, not rolled up. D. Black tie and black cross tie 1. Black tie will be tied and worn and black cross tie will be snapped and worn. E. Dress Hat will be allowed at the direction of the Fire Chief or designee. 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. Hair will not be allowed to interfere with the proper wearing of the hat. All stars shall be mounted with the single point up and centered on the mid-line of the side of the hat. The dress hat will not be worn while in-doors. F. 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-authorized skirt. G. Socks/hosiery 1. Black or navy blue socks will be worn with all dress shoes. 7 Rev. 1/13/15 Volume: I ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES Chapter: L PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE/CONDUCT Subject: 20 UNIFORM STANDARDS SWORN PERSONNEL 2. Hosiery may be worn with uniform skirts and must be neutral or compatible to skin tone. Patterned hosiery will not be permitted. H. Belts 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. I. Sweater/Job Shirt/All Weather Jacket (Photo # 11,12,13,14, Attachment I) 1. Sweaters or jackets must be department issued or authorized for wear by the Fire Chief or designee. Commando, Cardigan style sweater, Job Shirt and All Weather Jacket may be worn. When wearing Commando sweater appropriate rank must be displayed on the epaulets. All must be free of any added patches, pins, or embroidery unless authorized by the Fire Chief. IV. Wearing Class C uniform A. Blue Dress 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 foot wear. 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. B. Blue Skirt 1. The hemline of department issued skirt shall be tailored to fall no shorter than the top of the knee cap and no longer than the bottom of the knee cap. C. White short sleeve shirt (Photo # 5, Attachment I) 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 as well as the fly of the pants will be in-line. The belt buckle will be in-line with the fly of the pants and the shirt button-line. 2. The Department patches 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 8 Rev. 1/13/15 Volume: I ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES Chapter: L PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE/CONDUCT Subject: 20 UNIFORM STANDARDS SWORN PERSONNEL 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 may wear in place of one collar insignia a unit designator (i.e. E41) on the right side providing it is the same size and color of department issued rank insignia. Firefighters may wear unit designator (i.e. E-41) as collar insignia it must be 3/8” in size. Collar insignias will be placed 1 5/8” from collars end point and centered. 5. White v-neck t-shirts may be worn underneath the dress shirt. They may not be exposed and/or extend below the sleeves of the shirt. Under garments will not be visible. D. Shoes 1. 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-authorized skirt. 3. Safety 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. Only department approved safety footwear will be worn while working in Operations and for other positions that during the performance of their duties necessitate donning of safety footwear. All shoes, boots, and laces or securing devices will be black. No other colors, buckles, straps, or ornamentation may be worn on the shoes. E. 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 to skin tone. Patterned hosiery will not be permitted. 3. Black, blue, grey or white socks may be worn with safety footwear. F. Belts 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. G. Job Shirt/All Weather Jacket 9 Rev. 1/13/15 Volume: I ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES Chapter: L PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE/CONDUCT Subject: 20 UNIFORM STANDARDS SWORN PERSONNEL 1. A “Job Shirt” and All Weather Jacket may be worn. Any other sweaters or jackets must authorized for wear by the Fire Chief or designee. All must be free of any added patches, pins, or embroidery unless authorized by the Fire Chief. H. Caps (Photo # 15, Attachment I) 1. Only the department issued baseball cap, the cap identified in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (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 patches will not be allowed. All soft caps will be free from any visible soil, fading, or discoloration. Approved Station Logo’s on approved baseball caps must be displayed on the back or side of the cap and will be no larger than 1 ½ x 1 ½ in size. V. Wearing Class D Uniform A. Blue Work Pants (Photo # 7, Attachment I) 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 foot wear. 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. B. White or Grey long or short sleeve polo shirt (Photo # 7, Attachment I) 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 or grey with department’s name on the back, embroidered department badge on front left side and the American flag on left sleeve. The shirt must have the rank embroidered on front right side. 4. Uniform (polo) shirts may be personalized with a station logo providing that the bottom of the logo be embroidered on the right shirt sleeve 1” above the cuff and no larger in diameter than 1-½” x 1-½”. On long sleeve uniform shirts the bottom of the station logo will be embroidered 5” below the shoulder seam. The Fire Chief or designee must approve station 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 patches are authorized on Class D uniforms. 10 Rev. 1/13/15 Volume: I ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES Chapter: L PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE/CONDUCT Subject: 20 UNIFORM STANDARDS SWORN PERSONNEL 5. The sleeves of all uniforms shirts will be worn in the full down position, not rolled up. C. Safety Shoes and Boots 1. Shoes and boots will be kept shined and in good repair. Shoes and boots will be kept zipped or laced up and securely fastened. Only department approved safety footwear will be worn while working in Operations and for other positions that during the performance of their duties necessitate donning of safety footwear. 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 grey or white socks may be worn with the safety footwear. E. Belts 1. Only department issues nylon web belt will be worn. F. Job Shirt/All Weather Jacket 1. Job Shirt or All Weather Jacket must be department issued or authorized for wear by the Fire Chief or designee. Job Shirt and All Weather Jacket must be free of any added patches, pins, or embroidery unless authorized by the Fire Chief. G. Caps 1. Only the department issued baseball cap, the cap identified in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (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 patches will not be allowed. All soft caps will be free from any visible soil, fading, or discoloration. Approved Station Logo’s on approved baseball caps must be displayed on the back or side of the cap and will be no larger than 1 ½ x 1 ½ 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. 11 Rev. 1/13/15 Volume: I ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES Chapter: L PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE/CONDUCT Subject: 20 UNIFORM STANDARDS SWORN PERSONNEL 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. 2. Graduation ceremonies. 3. Funerals 4. Medal Day or other similar recognition event 5. Station/Facility openings or dedications. 6. Parades 7. As indicated by the Fire Chief or designee. NOTE: C. Personnel who have not been issued a dress coat or their coat is otherwise unavailable may wear the Class B uniform. The Class B uniform will be worn in the following situations: 1. When attending meetings with outside agencies while representing MDFR. 2. When attending the Board of County Commission meetings when 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, personnel assigned to staff positions on a 40-hour workweek, inspectors, personnel working at certain approved public events, and CFO’s in Operations. a. The Class C uniform can be altered by wearing a department issued white polo shirt in lieu of the dress shirt on Friday’s. E. The Class D uniform will be worn in the following situations: 1. As the regular work uniform for personnel working in Operations. 12 Rev. 1/13/15 Volume: I ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES Chapter: L PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE/CONDUCT Subject: 20 UNIFORM STANDARDS SWORN PERSONNEL 2. Chief Fire Officer (CFO) may wear dress blue pants instead of blue work pants. 3. The Class D Uniform can be altered by replacing the white or grey polo with a red polo for personnel assigned to the Training Division providing that the shirt displays the department’s name silkscreened on the back, Maltese cross on front left side and the American flag on left sleeve. Training Division logo will be on right sleeve. The shirt must have the employee’s rank, name, and instructor certification embroidered on front right side. Photo # 16, Attachment I. 4. The Class D uniform can be altered by wearing a department issued or approved T-shirt by personnel working in Operations or the Training Division under the following conditions; a. Personnel are engaged in a drill, training, morning apparatus check, station maintenance or strenuous physical activity. b. After 1900 hours and on weekends and holidays. c. Approved T-shirts will only be worn by personnel while working at the particular station, otherwise, a department issued MDFR logo tshirt must be worn. d. Personnel with “Recruit” T-shirts may only wear these shirts while on probation. e. It is the intent for personnel to wear only the round neck t-shirt as described in the “Definitions” section of this policy. It is not acceptable to wear the v-neck t-shirt that is typically worn as an undershirt. f. It is not required that all crewmembers be outfitted the same. 5. Personnel will be permitted to wear slip on-type open heel “Crocs” authorized by the department while in the station and not interacting with the public. These stations shoes must be black or dark blue and are prohibited from being worn while outside the station, handling any type of department equipment, working in the bay, or in the gym. F. Other Approved Uniforms and Attire 1. A department issued Flight Suit will be worn by Air Rescue flight crew members while assigned to the unit or who may be called upon to staff 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 side and department patch on right side. Photo # 17, Attachment I. 2. Personnel who are members of the US&R Task Force or otherwise authorized will be permitted to wear the following Task Force battle dress 13 Rev. 1/13/15 Volume: I ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES Chapter: L PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE/CONDUCT Subject: 20 UNIFORM STANDARDS SWORN PERSONNEL uniform (BDU) combination during deployments, training, and other official functions: a. Full BDU – Grey US&R short or long sleeve t-shirt, BDU long sleeve jacket, BDU pants, and authorized safety work boots. Photo # 18, Attachment I. b. Modified BDU – Short or long sleeve grey FL-TF1 t-shirt, BDU pants, and authorized safety work boots. Photo # 19, Attachment I. c. Work – FL-TF1 blue polo shirt, MDFR cargo pants, and authorized safety work boots. Photo # 20, Attachment I. NOTE: The sleeves of all uniforms shirts will be worn in the full down position, not rolled up with the exception of the Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Battle Dress Uniform (BDU). 2. 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 dive or swimsuit when appropriate. 3. Relaxed Dress Code consists of department issued grey long or short sleeve t-shirt, white short sleeve t-shirt, station t-shirt, dark blue shorts, blue work pants and may be worn 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. 4. Honor Guard members will wear the appropriate uniform as determined by the Honor Guard Coordinator/Commander. 5. Personnel on Temporary Restricted Duty due to a pregnancy may wear the Class C uniform tailored with maternity panel(s). 6. Personnel who are unable to wear the appropriate uniform in its entirety due to a medical restriction will have exceptions approved by the Fire Chief or designee. 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 Coat and may be worn on the Class B and C uniform shirts. 14 Rev. 1/13/15 Volume: I ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES Chapter: L PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE/CONDUCT Subject: 20 UNIFORM STANDARDS SWORN PERSONNEL 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. 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. 3 For additional awards of the same type, one /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. a. Paramedic or EMT pin. b. Airport Rescue Fire Fighting (ARRF) pin. c. Dive Rescue Training (DRT) pin. d. Wings for aircrew members. e. 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 name plate. EXCEPTION: When the nameplate is made with the American Flag as one piece, certification pin(s) may be worn above. 15 Rev. 1/13/15 Volume: I ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES Chapter: L PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE/CONDUCT Subject: 20 UNIFORM STANDARDS SWORN PERSONNEL C. Other Insignias 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. BADGE COLOR BADGE INSIGNIA DRESS HAT Fire Chief Deputy Chief Gold Gold 5 crossed Bugles 4 crossed Bugles White White Assistant Chief Gold 4 crossed Bugles Division Chief Special Assistant II Chief Fire Officer FD Helicopter Chief Pilot Captain FD Helicopter Pilot FD Helicopter Co-Pilot Lieutenant Firefighter Gold Gold Gold Gold RANK/POSITION HAT BAND COLLAR RANK INSIGNIA DRESS COAT STRIPING INSIGNIA 5 Stars 4 Stars HAT BAND COLOR Gold Gold 5 crossed Bugles 4 stars White 4 Stars Gold 4 stars 4 crossed Bugles County Seal 3 crossed Bugles County Seal White White White White 4 Stars 2 Stars 3 Stars 3 Stars Gold Gold Gold Gold 4 crossed Bugles 2 Stars 3 crossed Bugles 5 Stripes 4 Stripes 2 Thick 4 Stripes 1 Thick 4 Stripes 2 Stripes 3 Stripes Gold Gold Gold 2 crossed Bugles County Seal County Seal Blue Blue Blue 2 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star Gold Gold Gold 2 crossed bugles 2 Stripes Gold Silver 1 Bugle County Seal Blue Blue 1 Star Gold Silver 1 Bugle Scramble** 1 Stripe **will only be worn on Class A Firefighters dress coat only** IX. ENFORCEMENT A. Supervisors, when 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 as soon as possible followed by electronic mail documenting the observed violation. B. All non-supervisory personnel who observe an infraction will inform their immediate supervisor. C. Only the Fire Chief will approve wearing a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department uniform for anyone who is not an employee of the MDFR Department. 16 Rev. 1/13/15 Volume: I ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES Chapter: L PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE/CONDUCT Subject: 20 UNIFORM STANDARDS SWORN PERSONNEL 20.7 REVOCATION: Policy and Procedures I-L-20, Grooming and Uniform Standards, dated 05/29/03, and all parts of previous Orders, Rules and Regulations, Operation Memoranda, and Administrative Orders in conflict with this Policy and Procedure are revoked. 20.8 REVISION: Section-First Header: Fire Chief’s signature and date Section-20.01 Section-20.02 Section-20.03 Section-20.04 Section-20.05 Section-20.06 Table I Section-20.07 Section-20.08 Section-Footer: Rev. Date Attachment I 17 Rev. 1/13/15