Uniform Regulations

Question 1

Since uniforms are property of the City, when shall you turn them in? (3)

Answer 1

1. Worn out
2. Member separates from service
3. Change assignment no longer need

Question 2

Uniform regulations contribute to what 4 things to a firefighter?

Answer 2

Uniformity of appearance
Professionalism
Espirit de corps
Safety

Question 3

What are the 5 primary uniforms?

Answer 3

Duty
Work
Dress
Turnout
Wildland

Question 4

Who has the authority according Portland City code to provide rules and specifications for uniforms?

Answer 4

Chief of PF&R

Question 5

What 3 times may uniforms be worn?

Answer 5

1. On duty
2. To and from work
3. Authorized off-duty details

Question 6

If you are on duty or off, wearing a uniform, are you allowed to enter any establishment that sells alcohol?

Answer 6

Only on OFFICIAL BUSINESS

Question 7

What 2 ways shall uniform items be marked?

Answer 7

Members name
Employee number

Question 8

Company Officers shall exercise their best judgment to ensure that members wear our various uniforms in such a way as to conform to what?

Answer 8

Conform to PF&R standards for proper appearance

Question 9

When shall the black DUTY shirt be worn?

Answer 9

In public on planned activities e.g. :
Pre fire surveys
Inspections
Building tours
Trainings
Shopping

Question 10

Can you wear the knit hat with the DUTY uniform?

Answer 10

Maybe….? **Contradiction

Question 11

Who gets issued a Commando sweater?

Answer 11

1. Chief officers
2. Staff personnel

Question 12

What is the only group to not get issued black duty boots?

Answer 12

Staff personnel

(40 hour week employees)

Question 13

What is the only group to get issued Black duty RAINJACKET and SOFTSHELL black jacket?

Answer 13

Chief Officers

Question 14

The badge shall be worn above which side breast pocket?

Answer 14

LEFT

Question 15

How many bars for LT?

Answer 15

1

Question 16

Wear do you wear the Officer bars?

Answer 16

Shirt collar, midway between neckline and collar point, 3/8 from and PARALLEL to collar edge

Question 17

Can you get embroidering on the back of the baseball cap?

Answer 17

Yes. at Members expense
Only bureau issued may be worn

Question 18

What is maximum buckle size allowed?

Answer 18

2 1/2” by 3 1/2”

Question 19

Can you wear footwear used on emergency scenes in living areas of fire stations?

Answer 19

NO

Question 20

Embroidery on hats must be approved by who?

Answer 20

Deputy Chief of Logistics

Question 21

The PF&R issued duty work boot is dual purpose to satisfy what 2 NFPA requirements?

Answer 21

1977 Standard on Wildland Firefighting
1999 Standard Protective clothing for EMS

Question 22

Station footwear, supplied by member, shall be what?

Answer 22

Black
Leather
Closed toe
Plain boot or shoe style
BLACK soles
No decorative stitching
Lowers that can be polished

Question 23

Are officers required to wear the Duty uniform?

Answer 23

Just CHIEF officers

Question 24

How many gold crossed trumpets does a Division Chief have? Deputy?

Answer 24

4
3

Question 25

How many buttons on the black DUTY shirt can be un-buttoned?

Answer 25

Only the top one

Question 26

How high shall the members black socks uppers be?

Answer 26

Minimum 6"

Question 27

On what side of the Duty shirt is the Oregon state EMT patch?

Answer 27

Right sleeve 3/4" below shoulder seam

Question 28

Where do you tag/mark the following? 1. Duty shirts 2. Pants/skirts 3. Tshirts 4. Sweatshirts 5. Caps 6. Dress coats

Answer 28

1. Front left inside placket 2. Inside right front 3. Inside bottom edge 4. Inside below collar 5. Permanent marker 6. Inside right front inside pocket

Question 29

When does each member receive the dress uniform?

Answer 29

On completion of firefighter probation

Question 30

How high can the heels be for a dress uniform?

Answer 30

Up to 2 1/2"

Question 31

At what rank can you go GOLD?

Answer 31

Chief officers

Question 32

How many 1/2" stripes does Inspector 2 and Captain get?

Answer 32

2

Question 33

Where is the EMT patch on the DRESS coat?

Answer 33

None. 2 PF&R patches

Question 34

You get a Maltese cross for how many years of service?

Answer 34

5. ABOVE the stripes

Question 35

Is the badge worn over the left or right breast pocket?

Answer 35

LEFT (Heart)

Question 36

True or False? The BOTTOM of the badge is worn 2 1/4" above and centered from the top of the breast pocket?

Answer 36

FALSE. The TOP of the badge

Question 37

Award ribbons shall be worn wear?

Answer 37

Centered between BADGE and NAMEPLATE

Question 38

Wear can you wear a "Years of Service" pin if you have one?

Answer 38

Right lapel, bottom point

Question 39

Who gets to wear the ALL WHITE dress cap? (3)

Answer 39

Chief Officers Fire Marshal Assistant Fire Marshals

Question 40

What direction do the trumpets point on a dress cap?

Answer 40

VERTICAL Point DOWN

Question 41

Approved alternative uniforms for pregnant members will be at who's expense?

Answer 41

City's expense

Question 42

The turnout uniform consists of what 12 items in addition to Primary and B Coat and Pants with Suspenders?

Answer 42

1. Boots 2. PBI Hood 3. Helmet & optional band 4. Structure gloves 5. Extrication gloves 6. Hose straps 7. Shears 8. Spanner 9. Bailout kit w belt 10. Flashlight 11. Small helmet flashlight w mount *12. Pocket command board Officers

Question 43

Where are B set turnouts supposed to be kept?

Answer 43

Members home station **If you're a traveler, have them readily available to change in to

Question 44

Where is the Paramedic Star of Life put on the helmet?

Answer 44

BOTH sides

Question 45

Where is the US Flag sticker displayed on the helmet?

Answer 45

LEFT side Above Star of Life HazMat label on RIGHT

Question 46

What size are the letters stitched on the back of the turnout coat?

Answer 46

3"

Question 47

Do you mark turnout suspenders with name or employee number?

Answer 47

Employee NUMBER Same as turnout boots, coat, and pants

Question 48

What side of name can you wear a Union sticker?

Answer 48

RIGHT side

Question 49

What 4 items make up the Wildland uniform?

Answer 49

1. Long sleeve nomex 2. Nomex overpant 3. Long sleeve gray cotton 4. Leather work gloves

Question 50

What spare helmet part will be kept at stations?

Answer 50

Face Shields

Question 51

Who is responsible for the proper fit of the dress uniform?

Answer 51

Each member is responsible. Do not accept delivery unless satisfied with fit

Question 52

Who is responsible for the care and replacement of personal uniform items?

Answer 52

Members individual responsibility. Complete a Work and Supply request

Question 53

What do you do with worn out uniform items?

Answer 53

Turn in or set at station for Logistics pickup

Question 54

Who is responsible for looking into and determining a member's culpability in loss of a uniform clothing item? HINT: not an investigator

Answer 54

Deputy Chief of Logistics

Question 55

Who do you notify if a uniform item is lost/stolen with a written report?

Answer 55

Present report to Supervisor and on-duty Investigator immediately Supervisor forwards to Deputy Chief of Logistics

Question 56

If you go to the Office payroll, what should you do with your City owned gear?

Answer 56

Return to Uniform officer. It will be held until member returns to duty

Question 57

What uniform items do you get to maybe keep when you retire or DIE?

Answer 57

Consideration will given to keeping the DRESS uniform

Question 58

What other item may you request when you retire?

Answer 58

An ID card. So you can compete in the Police/Fire games brah!