Section 6.1 Uniforms

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When is the to be worn?

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November 1 thru April 30

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What does the Chief and Paramedic Officers
Winter Uniform consist of?

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Issued uniform dress trousers
Double breasted blouse, Ike jacket, or all weather coat (trench coat) with breast badge and appropriate lapel insignia
Long sleeve white shirt with appropriate collar insignia
Uniform hat with hat badge.
Black belt, black shoes, black socks, black four-in-hand tie

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What are the dates for the Summer Uniform for Chief and Paramedic Officers?

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May 1 thru October 31

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What does the Summer Uniform for Chief and Paramedic Officers consist of?

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Issued uniform dress trousers
Short sleeve white shirt with appropriate collar insignia, no tie
Or long sleeve white shirt with appropriate collar insignia and black four-in- hand tie
Uniform hat with badge
Black belt, black shoes, black socks

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All Chief Officers and Acting Chief Officers shall wear the dress uniform of the Department (tie mandatory) between the hours of?

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0900 hours and 2100 hours

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What will be worn Between the hours of 0900 hours and 1900 hours? Chief Officers

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Fire Department reefer coat or blizzard coat (with Badge and Fire Department hat) shall be worn. Wind breakers, baseball jackets, overall jackets, etc. are not permitted to be worn by Chief Officers.

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What is optional May 1 thru May 31 and October 1 thru October 31?

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Dress blouse

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What must be worn when the blouse or jacket is worn? CO's

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long sleeve white uniform shirt and tie must also be worn

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When should the Winter Uniform for All Other Uniformed Members be worn?

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November 1 thru April 30

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What does the Winter Uniform for All Other Uniformed Members consist of?

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Issued dress jacket with breast badge
Issued long sleeve shirt with black four-in-hand tie
Matching issued trousers
Black belt, black shoes, black socks
Issued uniform hat with hat badge

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When will the Winter Uniform for All Other Uniformed Members be worn?

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This uniform will be worn to and from work, to all official department meetings, hearings and functions.

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When the uniform jacket is not being worn, what else will be worn on the uniform shirt?

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the breast badge will be worn on the uniform shirt.

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What dates will the Summer Uniform be worn for members?

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May 1 thru October 31

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What does the Summer Uniform for members consist of?

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Issued uniform short sleeve shirt with breast badge and no tie Matching issued trousers
Black belt, black shoes, black socks
Issued uniform hat with hat badge
The breast badge will be worn at all times.

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When is The issued uniform dress jacket optional? Members.

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May 1 thru May 31 and October 1 thru October 31

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When the jacket is worn, what else must be worn? Members.

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a long sleeve shirt and tie must also be worn.

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All members upon entry to the Department or promotion to a higher rank, will be supplied with what?

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appropriate uniforms and protective clothing

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The approved uniform of the Department shall consist of the following items of apparel?

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Department issued or authorized replacement jacket or blouse, as designated for the member's position, shirt, trousers, hat, appropriate badges, and shoes. In addition, each member shall supply, at his own expense, a black four-in-hand tie, black belt, and black socks.

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The house uniform shall consist of what?

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the Department issued or an authorized replacement shirt with breast badge and trousers, (cargo pants for BEMS members) also a black belt, black socks and black shoes. Each member will be required to supply at his own expense the belt, and socks.

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When will The house uniform be worn?

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while performing duties pertaining to housekeeping and maintenance. Permission may be granted by the Captain for a member to wear while performing duties pertaining to housekeeping and maintenance. Permission may be granted by the Captain for a member to wear

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What may Fire Service Members be permitted to wear in order to facilitate response to night alarms?

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sleeping attire" clothing between the hours of 2100 hours and 0700 hours, however, such permission shall not be construed to permit any member to wear "sleeping attire" as lounge attire during that period

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What color shall T-shirts worn under the uniform shirt be?

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white or navy blue

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What shall Any lettering, logo, or insignia on the t-shirt not be visible through?

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the uniform shirt

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What shall Members wearing a white uniform shirt wear?

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a plain white t-shirt.

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What shall T-shirt sleeves not extend below?

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the uniform shirt sleeve

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What shall The dress uniform consist of?

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Fire Department issued or authorized hat, jacket or blouse, trousers (no cargo pants), white or blue shirt according to rank with patch affixed, black four in hand tie, black socks, black shoes, black belt, and hat and breast badges.

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As an option, what may female members wear?

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Fire Department approved skirt with the regulation uniform shirt.

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A black four-in-hand tie shall constitute a part of the dress uniform at all times except when?

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a sport type short sleeve shirt is worn without the jacket or blouse.

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The dress uniform is to be worn by all members when?

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when representing the Fire Department at any Civil or Criminal Court proceedings, public function, or while attending classroom training programs at the Fire Academy, unless otherwise ordered by the Fire Chief.

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Members shall wear the dress uniform when?

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while traveling to and from their place of assignment regardless of the method of travel.

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Only what type of safety shoes may be worn?

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Only Fire Department issued or authorized

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Only Fire Department issued or authorized safety shoes may be worn. Only Fire Department issued or authorized coats and jackets may be worn. Authorized coats
and jackets must be?

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clean, free of dirt and stains, and not show signs of excessive wear, tears, or holes.

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No insignia or apparel other than that issued may be worn in conjunction with the uniform unless authorized by who?

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The Fire Chief

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What shall Insignia adhere strictly to the specifications of?

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Rank

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All members, except those under suspension from the Department, shall be required to wear the dress uniform when in attendance at any Department_________?

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disciplinary hearing or when ordered to report to the Fire Department Office, unless otherwise ordered by the Fire Chief.

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Members may request thru the Fire Academy, replacement of any part of the uniform or item of protective clothing which was damaged or lost because of fire or emergency duty, provided such loss or damage was not incurred because of what?

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negligence or carelessness

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How shall Badges whether lost, stolen or damaged for any reason be replaced?

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at the member's own expense.

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All members shall keep themselves properly uniformed while on duty. Sleeves shall not be rolled above the elbow. Shirts shall be tucked inside the trouser waistband. Shoes shall be properly maintained. Uniforms shall be maintained by the member in a clean, neat and mended condition. Who shall be held strictly responsible for compliance by members of their command?

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Company Officers

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Members shall not be allowed to use a borrowed uniform or part thereof without permission of their________? No member shall permit any person to use or wear his uniform or a part thereof without the permission of his_________?

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Superior Officer.

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When the wind-chill factor falls below________Fahrenheit, members, with the permission of the shift Deputy Chief, may, while on duty during non-emergency operations, wear such clothing, as approved by the Fire Chief, to provide themselves with the necessary comfort and protection against the elements. Clothing worn during such periods shall be clean, neat and not detract from the appearance required of members of the Fire Department.

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10 degrees

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Members are expressly prohibited from wearing the uniform or any part thereof while off duty except as permitted by what?

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the regulations of the St. Louis Fire Department. The wearing of the uniform by members under suspension is also prohibited.

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When will Uniforms to be worn on details and special assignments shall be designated?

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at the time of detail or assignment

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Captains may wear white shirt on the following occasions:?

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When Acting as a Battalion Fire Chief
When taking a promotional exam.
When participating in a hearing at Fire Department Headquarters or before the Civil Service Commission.
When representing the Fire Department at a funeral.

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The wearing of Fire Department issued sweat shirts shall only be allowed between _________, or when the outside temperature falls below ___degrees Fahrenheit

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2100 hours and 0700 hrs

40

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Where is A copy of the current uniform specifications kept?

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on file in the Fire Department Office for consultation by any member desiring to replace uniforms or parts thereof at his own expense