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Uniform Regulations Flashcards

1
Q

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

A
  1. Worn out
  2. Member separates from service
  3. Change assignment no longer need
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2
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Uniform regulations contribute to what 4 things to a firefighter?

A

Uniformity of appearance
Professionalism
Espirit de corps
Safety

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3
Q

What are the 5 primary uniforms?

A

Duty
Work
Dress
Turnout
Wildland

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4
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Who has the authority according Portland City code to provide rules and specifications for uniforms?

A

Chief of PF&R

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5
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What 3 times may uniforms be worn?

A
  1. On duty
  2. To and from work
  3. Authorized off-duty details
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6
Q

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

A

Only on OFFICIAL BUSINESS

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7
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What 2 ways shall uniform items be marked?

A

Members name
Employee number

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8
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Company Officers shall exercise their best judgment to ensure that members wear our various uniforms in such a way as to conform to what?

A

Conform to PF&R standards for proper appearance

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9
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When shall the black DUTY shirt be worn?

A

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

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10
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Can you wear the knit hat with the DUTY uniform?

A

Maybe….? **Contradiction

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11
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Who gets issued a Commando sweater?

A
  1. Chief officers
  2. Staff personnel
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12
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What is the only group to not get issued black duty boots?

A

Staff personnel

(40 hour week employees)

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13
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What is the only group to get issued Black duty RAINJACKET and SOFTSHELL black jacket?

A

Chief Officers

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14
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The badge shall be worn above which side breast pocket?

A

LEFT

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15
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How many bars for LT?

A

1

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16
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Wear do you wear the Officer bars?

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

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17
Q

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

A

Yes. at Members expense
Only bureau issued may be worn

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18
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What is maximum buckle size allowed?

A

2 1/2” by 3 1/2”

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19
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Can you wear footwear used on emergency scenes in living areas of fire stations?

A

NO

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20
Q

Embroidery on hats must be approved by who?

A

Deputy Chief of Logistics

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21
Q

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

A

1977 Standard on Wildland Firefighting
1999 Standard Protective clothing for EMS

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22
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Station footwear, supplied by member, shall be what?

A

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

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23
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Are officers required to wear the Duty uniform?

A

Just CHIEF officers

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24
Q

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

A

4
3

25
Q

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

A

Only the top one

26
Q

How high shall the members black socks uppers be?

A

Minimum 6”

27
Q

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

A

Right sleeve
3/4” below shoulder seam

28
Q

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

A
  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
29
Q

When does each member receive the dress uniform?

A

On completion of firefighter probation

30
Q

How high can the heels be for a dress uniform?

A

Up to 2 1/2”

31
Q

At what rank can you go GOLD?

A

Chief officers

32
Q

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

A

2

33
Q

Where is the EMT patch on the DRESS coat?

A

None. 2 PF&R patches

34
Q

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

A
  1. ABOVE the stripes
35
Q

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

A

LEFT

(Heart)

36
Q

True or False?

The BOTTOM of the badge is worn 2 1/4” above and centered from the top of the breast pocket?

A

FALSE. The TOP of the badge

37
Q

Award ribbons shall be worn wear?

A

Centered between BADGE and NAMEPLATE

38
Q

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

A

Right lapel, bottom point

39
Q

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

A

Chief Officers
Fire Marshal
Assistant Fire Marshals

40
Q

What direction do the trumpets point on a dress cap?

A

VERTICAL Point DOWN

41
Q

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

A

City’s expense

42
Q

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

A
  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
43
Q

Where are B set turnouts supposed to be kept?

A

Members home station

**If you’re a traveler, have them readily available to change in to

44
Q

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

A

BOTH sides

45
Q

Where is the US Flag sticker displayed on the helmet?

A

LEFT side
Above Star of Life

HazMat label on RIGHT

46
Q

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

A

3”

47
Q

Do you mark turnout suspenders with name or employee number?

A

Employee NUMBER

Same as turnout boots, coat, and pants

48
Q

What side of name can you wear a Union sticker?

A

RIGHT side

49
Q

What 4 items make up the Wildland uniform?

A
  1. Long sleeve nomex
  2. Nomex overpant
  3. Long sleeve gray cotton
  4. Leather work gloves
50
Q

What spare helmet part will be kept at stations?

A

Face Shields

51
Q

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

A

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

52
Q

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

A

Members individual responsibility.
Complete a Work and Supply request

53
Q

What do you do with worn out uniform items?

A

Turn in or set at station for Logistics pickup

54
Q

Who is responsible for looking into and determining a member’s culpability in loss of a uniform clothing item?

HINT: not an investigator

A

Deputy Chief of Logistics

55
Q

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

A

Present report to Supervisor and on-duty Investigator immediately

Supervisor forwards to Deputy Chief of Logistics

56
Q

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

A

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

57
Q

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

A

Consideration will given to keeping the DRESS uniform

58
Q

What other item may you request when you retire?

A

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

LT 2024 (53 decks)

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