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Chapter III General Policies And Procedures 338.06 Required Uniforms and Fire Clothing: There are five (5) general classes of Division of Fire Uniforms: Class A Dress Uniform Class B Administrative Uniform Class C Work Uniform Class D Structural Firefighting Uniform Class E Civilian Dress...

Chapter III General Policies And Procedures 338.06 Required Uniforms and Fire Clothing: There are five (5) general classes of Division of Fire Uniforms: Class A Dress Uniform Class B Administrative Uniform Class C Work Uniform Class D Structural Firefighting Uniform Class E Civilian Dress All members attending a uniform turnout or assembling or working in groups, outside of the station, shall dress in the same class of uniform. 338.08 Realizing that individuals differ in the number of particular items of uniform that they require, an “adequate number” of the necessary items is stipulated and shall be defined as follows: 1. Each member of the Uniformed Division shall have a complete dress uniform, ready and available for wear at all times during each tour of duty. 2. Members assigned to duties requiring the wearing of a work uniform shall have a sufficient number of the designated items ready and available for wear at all times during each tour of duty. This uniform should be kept clean and wrinkle-free and should present a professional appearance, being without tears and not presenting a faded or worn out appearance. (Revised 12/31/15) 3. All uniformed members shall have at least one (1) full set of class D structural Fire fighter turnout gear. (Revised 12/31/15) 338.10 The specific list of required and optional articles of uniform clothing for Division of Fire personnel is defined in current Division SOPs. Revised 12.07.2017 Updated as of 2.18.2020 Chapter III General Policies And Procedures DRESS UNIFORM (Class A) 338.12 The Dress uniform will consist of a black, tropical wool, double breasted blouse; white long sleeve dress shirt; white crew neck T-shirt (if a T-shirt is to be worn); black tie; black trousers; black leather belt; uniform cap; black socks; and polished black, plain-toe, leather oxford shoes. The proper Division badge shall be worn centered on the left pocket tab. The name bar will be centered over the right breast in line with the left pocket tab. Collar insignias designating rank or assignment and sleeve stripes with appropriate time-service insignias shall be worn on blouse as stipulated. (Revised 12/31/15) Female Division members shall wear the division approved black single-breasted blouse with slacks/skirt as the Dress uniform. (Revised 12/31/15) An approved overcoat with liner as selected by the Chief of the Division may be worn with the Class A uniform. All shirt buttons shall be properly secured. All shirttails shall be tucked inside of trousers. Shoes will be completely fastened. 338.14 (Class A) OPTIONAL CLOTHING ITEMS Black gloves and solid black scarf may also be worn with the Dress Uniform. ADMINISTRATIVE UNIFORM (Class B) 338.16 The Administrative uniform will consist of a short or long sleeve white shirt with badge holder and pocket flaps, white crew neck T-shirt (if a T-shirt is to be worn); black trousers; black leather belt, with regulation issued plain belt buckle; black socks; polished black, plain-toe, leather oxford shoes. The Division badge will be worn over the left pocket and the name bar will be centered ¼ inch above and over the right pocket flap. Collar insignias or shoulder boards designating rank or assignment shall be worn. Revised 12.07.2017 Updated as of 2.18.2020 Chapter III General Policies And Procedures All shirt buttons shall be properly secured, with the exception of the neck button, which will remain open. All shirttails shall be tucked inside of trousers. Shoes will be completely fastened at all times. A black tie may be worn with the long sleeve shirt. 338.18 (Class B) OPTIONAL CLOTHING ITEMS An administrative jacket may also be worn as part of the Administrative uniform as weather conditions dictate. Division logo and name and title, if appropriate, shall be embroidered. Black coat-style sweaters without collar and with zipper front may be worn with the administrative uniform. Black gloves, black stocking hat, uniform cap and solid black scarf may be worn with the administrative uniform as weather conditions dictate. Navy blue coveralls may be worn as part of the administrative uniform when work conditions dictate and approved by immediate supervisor. WORK UNIFORM (Class C) 338.20 Navy blue short or long sleeve shirt; Navy blue crew neck T-shirt (if a T-shirt is to be worn with the work shirt); navy blue trousers, black synthetic web belt; black socks; and, black shoes or boots. Work shirt shall be embroidered with first initial and last name, title, if appropriate, over right pocket, collar rank insignia, if appropriate, and Division logo over left pocket. T-shirt shall be embroidered with first initial and last name, title, if appropriate and Division logo over left pocket. All shirt buttons shall be properly secured, with the exception of the neck button which will remain open. All shirttails shall be tucked inside of trousers. Shoes or boots will be completely fastened at all times. (Revised 12/31/15) Revised 12.07.2017 Updated as of 2.18.2020 Chapter III General Policies And Procedures 338.22 (Class C) OPTIONAL CLOTHING ITEMS A division approved work jacket may also be worn as part of the Work uniform as weather conditions dictate. Division logo and name and title, if appropriate, shall be embroidered. Navy blue division approved work sweatshirt may be worn; division logo and name and title shall be embroidered. Navy blue division approved golf shirt with collar and pocket at left breast, division logo and name and title shall be embroidered. Black gloves or solid black wool scarf may be worn with uniform when weather requires. Division approved knit stocking caps or baseball caps may be worn outside the station when weather conditions permit. Baseball caps shall only have the division logo embroidered on the front of the hat they may also have the members’ legal last name or company designation embroidered on the rear of the hat. Stocking caps can be plain or embroidered as above. No hat may be worn while in quarters. (Revised 12/31/15) Bomb Squad Members shall be permitted to wear black 100% cotton Mil-spec BDU pants and shirt with black 100% cotton T-shirt when involved in bomb activities. The members’ name and rank will be in gold lettering on black tape over the right shirt pocket. The division logo will be embroidered according to SM 338.24 over the left shirt pocket. (Revised 12/31/15) Fire Prevention Investigators and Inspectors, Rescue Technicians, HazMat Technicians, and Support Services personnel shall be permitted to wear division approved navy blue coveralls as the work uniform as needed. Revised 12.07.2017 Updated as of 2.18.2020 Chapter III General Policies And Procedures Physical Training Wear (PTW) may consist of T-shirts, sweatshirts, gym shorts, and sweatpants. All items shall be Navy blue and 100% cotton. PT shoes and socks shall be athletic shoes and socks, black or white. Nightwear (2000-0700) may consist of Division issued or Union Logo, T-shirts, golf shirts, and sweatshirts, PT gym shorts and PT sweatpants. (Revised 12/31/15) 338.24 (Deleted 05/01/16) 338.26 (Deleted 12/31/15) STRUCTURAL FIREFIGHTING UNIFORM (Class D) 338.28 The Division provides members with all required firefighting clothing and equipment. Replacements will be made as required. (See current Collective Bargaining Agreement) (Revised 12/31/15) CIVILIAN DRESS (Class E) 338.30 Division members who have been granted permission to wear civilian clothing as their normal apparel while on duty shall be guided by the suggestions of their immediate supervisors with regard to appropriate clothing. Suitable and generally conservative styles should prevail, including in most cases dress shirt and tie or equivalent attire. Revised 12.07.2017 Updated as of 2.18.2020 Chapter III General Policies And Procedures WEARING OF THE UNIFORM 338.32 DRESS UNIFORM (Class A) The dress uniform shall be reserved for ceremonious occasions or as designated by the Fire Chief. This will be the uniform turnout for parades, promotional ceremonies, awards ceremonies, funerals, etc. The dress uniform shall be worn when advised by the member’s Battalion Chief. Chief Officers may be permitted to wear the Dress uniform when they deem appropriate. 338.34 ADMINISTRATIVE UNIFORM (Class B) All administrative personnel who do not expect to be regularly involved in hands-on training or incident responses shall wear the Administrative uniform. 338.36 WORK UNIFORM (Class C) The work uniform shall be worn by any member throughout the day, regardless of assignment. The work uniform shall be worn at roll call and when performing inspections. Members may wear long or short sleeves work shirts. Off going units may wear the division issued or union logo tee shirt, golf shirt, and sweatshirt during roll call. (Revised 12/31/15) Company officers have the authority to allow the wearing of the division approved T-shirt in lieu of the work shirt during structural firefighting, training involving physical activities, and apparatus/station/hydrant maintenance. 338.38 STRUCTURAL FIREFIGHTING UNIFORM (Class D) All members of the Uniformed Division shall maintain a Class D (Structural Firefighting) uniform and shall wear such uniform in compliance with Division Standard Operating Procedures. In order to assure that every member is adequately protected, by wearing only gear that meets NFPA standards, the Division needs to have a standard issue uniform, which an officer can verify visually as being acceptable. Revised 12.07.2017 Updated as of 2.18.2020 Chapter III General Policies And Procedures Without prior approval of the Fire Chief, Division members while on the fireground shall wear only structural fire gear issued by the Division of Fire. This includes boots, gloves, hoods, helmets, coats, and pants. Members are allowed, but not required, to purchase and use their own flashlights and hand tools. No alterations or additions of any kind are to be made to turnout gear except as authorized by the manufacturer and approved by the Fire Chief. 338.40 CIVILIAN DRESS (Class E) Civilian Dress shall be worn when it is desirable to remain undercover as determined by the Fire Chief or his designee. 338.42 SPECIAL UNIFORMS Nightwear may be worn between the hours of 20:00 and 08:00. PT gym shorts and sweatpants may be worn while in bedrooms or the dormitory between the hours of 20:00 to 07:00. Physical Training Wear may be worn while actively participating in physical training. Optional items not division approved, as part of the work uniform, shall be removed within 30 minutes of the cessation of physical training. PT garments are not to be worn away from quarters unless under turnout gear. Special Duty uniforms will be the appropriate Class A – E uniform, as determined by the Fire Chief. 338.44 SPECIAL WEATHER CONDITIONS Division issued or union logo T-shirts, sweatshirts or golf shirts may be worn between 08:00 and 20:00 with permission of the Deputy Chief during unusual circumstances. Revised 12.07.2017 Updated as of 2.18.2020 Chapter III General Policies And Procedures An example of such circumstances is high heat and humidity conditions when the ambient temperature plus the relative humidity is greater than 150. T-shirts should be worn to reduce heat stress. 338.46 SPECIAL RULES FOR WEARING THE UNIFORM Exceptions to the rules governing the wearing of the uniform may be made at any time at the discretion of the Chief of the Division. Fire Division Bureau Heads may be allowed to grant discretion to members of their bureaus where uniform regulations are concerned. Any major departure from the standard rules as set forth in this section should be referred to the Chief for his approval. 338.48 Unless ordered to wear the uniform while off duty, or otherwise required or permitted to wear the uniform in compliance with established Division policies, members may do so only by first going through proper channels and obtaining the permission of the Bureau Head. (Revised 12/31/15) Wearing the uniform for a reasonable period of time just prior to reporting for duty or after having been relieved from duty, shall not be construed as wearing the uniform while off duty. 338.50 No officer or other member of the Division shall wear any emblem, insignia, or device emblematic of any secret, social, or beneficial order on their uniform, unless prior permission to do so has been obtained from the Chief. No person other than a member of the Division of Fire shall wear the Division badge or insignia, and no member of the Division shall loan any badge or regulation uniform or portions of such uniform to any person, unless permission to do so has first been obtained from the Chief of the Division. 338.52 No jewelry, watch chains, key chain paraphernalia or similar items will be worn or appear exposed on the uniform. The wearing of a personal wristwatch, identification bracelet, or ring is authorized as long as the style is conservative and in good taste. The wearing of a chain around the neck is authorized, as long as the style is Revised 12.07.2017 Updated as of 2.18.2020 Chapter III General Policies And Procedures conservative and no part of the chain lies on the outside of the uniform. Eyeglasses and/or sunglasses worn by Division personnel will be conservative and in good taste. RANK OR ASSIGNMENT IDENTIFICATION 338.54 CAPS Division uniform caps for the various ranks are described as follows: CHIEF AND ASSISTANT CHIEF - A combination cap with white vinyl cover, gold chin strap, appropriate gold cap badge, and visor ornamentation as selected by the Chief. DEPUTY CHIEF AND BATTALION CHIEF - A combination cap with white vinyl cover, gold chin strap, appropriate gold cap badge, and plain black visor. CAPTAIN AND LIEUTENANT - A combination cap with black cover, gold chinstrap, appropriate gold cap badge, and plain black visor. FIREFIGHTER - A combination cap with black cover, patent leather chin strap, appropriate silver cap badge, and plain black visor. (Revised 12/31/15) 338.58 RANK INDICATING STRIPES Rank-indicating sleeve stripes, worn on the Class A uniform, are described as follows: Rank shall be indicated either by a single gold stripe or combination or stripes, and shall be either two inches (2") or one-half inch (1/2") in width, according to specific requirements. They are to be of synthetic gold braid material. The lower edge of the first stripe shall be placed two inches (2") from the edge of the cuff, with a one-fourth inch (1/4") interval between the stripes. CHIEF: One 2" stripe with two 1/2" stripes above it. ASSISTANT CHIEF: One 2" stripe, with one (1) 1/2" stripe above it. DEPUTY CHIEF: One 2” stripe BATTALION CHIEF: Three 1/2" stripes CAPTAIN: Two 1/2" stripes LIEUTENANT: One 1/2" stripe Revised 12.07.2017 Updated as of 2.18.2020 Chapter III General Policies And Procedures 338.60 TIME SERVICE Time-service insignia, shall be worn as follows: A white or gold fabric Maltese cross (gold fabric for promoted ranks) of a design approved by the Chief of the Division will be worn on both sleeves of the dress uniform blouse. One cross, on each sleeve, will indicate the completion of each five years of service. The lower edge of the cross shall be 2 inches from the edge of the cuff. The first cross shall be centered on the outside portion of the sleeve. The second cross shall be spaced 1/2 inch to the front of the sleeve, the third cross 1/2 inch to the rear of the sleeve, the fourth cross 1/2 inch to the front, etc. (Revised 12/31/15) 338.62 COLLAR INSIGNIA/ SHOULDER BOARDS All of the officers of the Division shall wear the proper rank insignia on both collar sections of the Class A uniform. On the Class B, administrative uniform white shirt, collar insignias or shoulder boards shall be worn. The collar insignia shall consist of approved metal clutch type devices, gold in color. Shoulder boards shall consist of black fabric with gold embroidery. Both shall indicate rank in the following manner: Lieutenant 1 Standing Bugle Captain 2 Standing Bugles Battalion Chief 2 Crossed Bugles Deputy Chief 3 Crossed Bugles Assistant Chief 4 Crossed Bugles Fire Chief 5 Crossed Bugles Revised 12.07.2017 Updated as of 2.18.2020