Uniform Regulations Flashcards
Since uniforms are property of the City, when shall you turn them in? (3)
- Worn out
- Member separates from service
- Change assignment no longer need
Uniform regulations contribute to what 4 things to a firefighter?
Uniformity of appearance
Professionalism
Espirit de corps
Safety
What are the 5 primary uniforms?
Duty
Work
Dress
Turnout
Wildland
Who has the authority according Portland City code to provide rules and specifications for uniforms?
Chief of PF&R
What 3 times may uniforms be worn?
- On duty
- To and from work
- Authorized off-duty details
If you are on duty or off, wearing a uniform, are you allowed to enter any establishment that sells alcohol?
Only on OFFICIAL BUSINESS
What 2 ways shall uniform items be marked?
Members name
Employee number
Company Officers shall exercise their best judgment to ensure that members wear our various uniforms in such a way as to conform to what?
Conform to PF&R standards for proper appearance
When shall the black DUTY shirt be worn?
In public on planned activities e.g. :
Pre fire surveys
Inspections
Building tours
Trainings
Shopping
Can you wear the knit hat with the DUTY uniform?
Maybe….? **Contradiction
Who gets issued a Commando sweater?
- Chief officers
- Staff personnel
What is the only group to not get issued black duty boots?
Staff personnel
(40 hour week employees)
What is the only group to get issued Black duty RAINJACKET and SOFTSHELL black jacket?
Chief Officers
The badge shall be worn above which side breast pocket?
LEFT
How many bars for LT?
1
Wear do you wear the Officer bars?
Shirt collar, midway between neckline and collar point, 3/8 from and PARALLEL to collar edge
Can you get embroidering on the back of the baseball cap?
Yes. at Members expense
Only bureau issued may be worn
What is maximum buckle size allowed?
2 1/2” by 3 1/2”
Can you wear footwear used on emergency scenes in living areas of fire stations?
NO
Embroidery on hats must be approved by who?
Deputy Chief of Logistics
The PF&R issued duty work boot is dual purpose to satisfy what 2 NFPA requirements?
1977 Standard on Wildland Firefighting
1999 Standard Protective clothing for EMS
Station footwear, supplied by member, shall be what?
Black
Leather
Closed toe
Plain boot or shoe style
BLACK soles
No decorative stitching
Lowers that can be polished
Are officers required to wear the Duty uniform?
Just CHIEF officers