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
How many gold crossed trumpets does a Division Chief have? Deputy?
4
3
How many buttons on the black DUTY shirt can be un-buttoned?
Only the top one
How high shall the members black socks uppers be?
Minimum 6”
On what side of the Duty shirt is the Oregon state EMT patch?
Right sleeve
3/4” below shoulder seam
Where do you tag/mark the following?
1. Duty shirts
2. Pants/skirts
3. Tshirts
4. Sweatshirts
5. Caps
6. Dress coats
- Front left inside placket
- Inside right front
- Inside bottom edge
- Inside below collar
- Permanent marker
- Inside right front inside pocket
When does each member receive the dress uniform?
On completion of firefighter probation
How high can the heels be for a dress uniform?
Up to 2 1/2”
At what rank can you go GOLD?
Chief officers
How many 1/2” stripes does Inspector 2 and Captain get?
2
Where is the EMT patch on the DRESS coat?
None. 2 PF&R patches
You get a Maltese cross for how many years of service?
- ABOVE the stripes
Is the badge worn over the left or right breast pocket?
LEFT
(Heart)
True or False?
The BOTTOM of the badge is worn 2 1/4” above and centered from the top of the breast pocket?
FALSE. The TOP of the badge
Award ribbons shall be worn wear?
Centered between BADGE and NAMEPLATE
Wear can you wear a “Years of Service” pin if you have one?
Right lapel, bottom point
Who gets to wear the ALL WHITE dress cap? (3)
Chief Officers
Fire Marshal
Assistant Fire Marshals
What direction do the trumpets point on a dress cap?
VERTICAL Point DOWN
Approved alternative uniforms for pregnant members will be at who’s expense?
City’s expense
The turnout uniform consists of what 12 items in addition to Primary and B Coat and Pants with Suspenders?
- Boots
- PBI Hood
- Helmet & optional band
- Structure gloves
- Extrication gloves
- Hose straps
- Shears
- Spanner
- Bailout kit w belt
- Flashlight
- Small helmet flashlight w mount
*12. Pocket command board Officers
Where are B set turnouts supposed to be kept?
Members home station
**If you’re a traveler, have them readily available to change in to
Where is the Paramedic Star of Life put on the helmet?
BOTH sides
Where is the US Flag sticker displayed on the helmet?
LEFT side
Above Star of Life
HazMat label on RIGHT
What size are the letters stitched on the back of the turnout coat?
3”
Do you mark turnout suspenders with name or employee number?
Employee NUMBER
Same as turnout boots, coat, and pants
What side of name can you wear a Union sticker?
RIGHT side
What 4 items make up the Wildland uniform?
- Long sleeve nomex
- Nomex overpant
- Long sleeve gray cotton
- Leather work gloves
What spare helmet part will be kept at stations?
Face Shields
Who is responsible for the proper fit of the dress uniform?
Each member is responsible. Do not accept delivery unless satisfied with fit
Who is responsible for the care and replacement of personal uniform items?
Members individual responsibility.
Complete a Work and Supply request
What do you do with worn out uniform items?
Turn in or set at station for Logistics pickup
Who is responsible for looking into and determining a member’s culpability in loss of a uniform clothing item?
HINT: not an investigator
Deputy Chief of Logistics
Who do you notify if a uniform item is lost/stolen with a written report?
Present report to Supervisor and on-duty Investigator immediately
Supervisor forwards to Deputy Chief of Logistics
If you go to the Office payroll, what should you do with your City owned gear?
Return to Uniform officer. It will be held until member returns to duty
What uniform items do you get to maybe keep when you retire or DIE?
Consideration will given to keeping the DRESS uniform
What other item may you request when you retire?
An ID card. So you can compete in the Police/Fire games brah!
