PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MARYLAND FIRE/EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT GENERAL ORDERS Division 10 Logistics and Supply

Chapter 01- Career January 2009

POLICY The must be plain navy blue or may have the approved Departmental logo on it. This General Order shall establish procedures - The only approved jacket that may for the issuance, replacement, maintenance, be worn is the Department’s issued jacket. use, and composition of career uniforms. - The approved sweaters are the DEFINITIONS navy blue Air Force V-neck with the Departmental insignia on the left shoulder, or Approved - Complies with all published the -style sweater with approved specifications of the Prince George’s County Departmental insignia on the front left Fire/EMS Department and/or has been pocket. specifically authorized by the County Fire Chief or his/her designee. Sweatshirts - The approved sweatshirt is a navy blue crew neck sweatshirt. It should be Seasonal Wear - Between March 1st and plain navy blue or have the approved insignia October 31st of each year, the summer on the front and back. Personnel are not to shall be worn. wear collared sweatshirts.

Uniform Allowance - The uniform T- - The approved T- is to be the allowance is disbursed in accordance with the same color as the uniform shirt being worn. negotiated labor contracts. The T-shirt shall be plain or have the approved Departmental markings on the front - The approved footwear must be and back. black, plain-toed, leather, low cut or high , oxford-type uniform . Black leather - The approved blouse is the standard, with zipper or other quick release dark blue fire service blouse with the system may also be worn, provided they are Departmental insignia on the left shoulder, worn zipped at all times. All footwear must decorated as follows: have a composite non-skid sole. Boots must not be worn in conjunction with the • County Fire Chief – Double-breasted uniform. All footwear shall be clean and blouse, with gold buttons, five ¼” polished at all times, laced through all the gold sleeve spaced ¼” apart. eyelets, with no excessive overhangs of laces. Gold Eagle pins are to be worn on the Personnel are not to wear any type of open- shoulder epaulets. County-issued toed shoes, or flip flops while on badge and name tag. Awards can be duty, either in the station or on emergency worn centered ½” above name tag. calls. • Lieutenant Colonel – Double- breasted blouse, with gold buttons, Caps for field wear - An approved navy- four ¼” gold sleeve bands spaced ¼” style or may be worn. apart. Silver leaf pins are to be worn on the shoulder epaulets. County- DIVISION 10 – Logistics and Supply 1 Chapter 01 – Career Uniforms

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MARYLAND FIRE/EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT GENERAL ORDERS issued badge and name tag. Awards • County Fire Chief and Lieutenant can be worn centered ½” above name Colonels - Gold strap, appropriate tag. gold badge, velvet band and gold • Major - Double-breasted blouse, with visor decoration known as the gold buttons, three ¼” gold sleeve “Holbrook” flame. bands spaced a ¼” apart. Gold leaf • Major - Gold strap, appropriate gold pins are to be worn on the shoulder badge, velvet band, and gold visor epaulets. County-issued badge and decoration known as “scrambled name tag. Awards can be worn eggs,” three on each side. centered ½” above the name tag. • Battalion Chief - Gold strap, Refer to Diagram #? for the above appropriate gold badge, velvet band illustration. and gold visor decoration known as • Battalion Chief - Double-breasted “scrambled eggs,” two on each side. blouse, with gold buttons, two gold • Captain - Gold strap, appropriate sleeve bands, (1) ¼” on the bottom, gold badge and velvet band. (1) 3/8” on the top, spaced ¼” apart. • Lieutenant - Gold strap and County-issued badge, name tag and appropriate gold badge. collar insignia designating rank. • Fire Technicians, Firefighters and Awards can be worn centered ½” Paramedics - Black strap and above the name tag. appropriate silver badge. • Captains – Single-breasted blouse, with gold buttons, two ¼” gold sleeve bands spaced a ¼” apart. County- PROCEDURES issued badge, name tag and collar insignia designating rank. Awards can 1. General Provisions be worn centered ½” inch above the name tag. Refer to Diagram#? for the The County Fire Chief and/or his/her above illustration. designee is authorized to change the uniform • Lieutenants – Single-breasted blouse, standards found within this General Order, with gold buttons, one ¼” gold sleeve whenever, deemed appropriate. Such cases band. County-issued badge, name tag may include, but are not limited to, events and collar insignia designating rank. that require Departmental participation, fiscal Awards can be worn centered ½” restrictions or at his/her discretion. above the name tag. • Fire Technicians, Firefighters and All Departmental uniforms not purchased by Paramedics – Single-breasted blouse the individual are the property of Prince with silver buttons. County-issued George’s County. badge, name tag and collar insignia designating rank. Awards can be worn All personnel are required to produce, upon centered ½” above the name tag. demand by the County Fire Chief, or his/her designee, any issued uniform items and/or Dress - The approved cap is a standard official equipment. navy blue fire service dress cap, decorated as follows: Non-usable shirts, , and belts must be returned to Logistics and Supply.

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PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MARYLAND FIRE/EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT GENERAL ORDERS On-duty personnel must wear or use only issued or approved uniforms, 3. Replacement equipment or insignia approved by this General Order. Personnel must complete a Clothing Request (P.G.C. Form 1362) and submit it, along with Personnel who are on official business with a the items to be replaced, to their station chief officer or representing the Department, officer for a replacement evaluation. Clothing and who have been provided advance notice Request Forms presented to Logistics and of the detail, must wear an appropriate class Supply must have a battalion chief’s uniform, as determined by the assigning signature. Items for replacement will be authority. exchanged on a one-for-one basis.

All uniforms issued must meet the All personnel must report the loss or damage specifications approved by the County Fire of any uniform items and official equipment Chief. to their supervisor. To receive replacement uniforms, a Loss/Damage Report (P.G.C. The County Fire Chief may limit the number Form 556) must be completed, signed by the of items issued in accordance with the budget Battalion Chief in the individual’s chain-of allocations. command, and brought to Logistics and Supply. Stolen badges, identification cards, or When an employee is issued clothing that items valued at $50 or more replacement cost, does not fit properly, the clothing must be must be reported to the County Police returned to Logistics and Supply within two Department. The supervisor will be weeks of receipt. responsible to investigate the incident and forward their findings via the chain-of- 2. Issuance command to the appropriate Lieutenant Colonel or his/her designee. If the loss or Upon appointment to the Department, damage is found to be a result of negligence, personnel shall be issued the follow clothing the item will be replaced at the employee’s items: expense.

• Navy blue work trousers Uniform items issued by the Department will • Navy blue long sleeve work shirts be issued directly to the employee from • Navy blue short sleeve work shirts Logistics and Supply personnel, and will • Navy blue winter jacket require the employee to sign an Equipment • Black garrison-type Custody Receipt (P.G.C. Form #1890A) • Silver belt buckle before removing the issued items.

• Name plates for uniform 4. Separation from the Department Personnel may be issued additional items based on assignment or promotion. Personnel who are terminated, retired, or have resigned must return all Department-issued Personnel are responsible for purchasing their uniforms and accessories to Logistics and own shoes, black and t-shirts, as Supply prior to the employee’s official sign- outlined in the definitions section of this off. The County Fire Chief, or his/ her General Order. designee, will determine items to be DIVISION 10 – Logistics and Supply 3 Chapter 01 – Career Uniforms

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MARYLAND FIRE/EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT GENERAL ORDERS surrendered and items that may be retained by these personnel. 6. Physical Training Uniform

5. Provisions for wearing the The Physical Training Uniform may be worn Department Uniform as follows:

The wearing of the appropriate class of Personnel shall change into the approved P.T. uniform is authorized only when on actual uniform just prior to the beginning of the duty, at Departmental functions, when physical training activity. Personnel must attending Fire/EMS classes or at other times promptly change into the work uniform at the as approved by the County Fire Chief. end of the physical training activity. The uniform shall consist of a navy blue t-shirt, When traveling to and from duty stations, navy blue or . The clothing personnel may wear partial uniforms, as long shall have the approved Departmental as the articles of clothing are neat, clean and markings or be plain navy blue. Personnel do not reflect unfavorably on themselves or must not wear any identifiable part of the the Department. issued uniform in such a manner that would reflect unfavorably on themselves or the The work uniform must be worn while on Department. duty and/or when completing Fire/EMS Department inspections, fire prevention 7. Personal Jewelry Items programs, training classes held by other jurisdictions, by all Emergency Operations Personal jewelry items may be worn with the Command personnel assigned to fire and/or various uniforms, although the wearing of rescue stations, except as follows: jewelry while on duty is discouraged for safety reasons. On-duty personnel should The officer-in-charge may authorize the restrict such jewelry to simple, conservative removal of the work uniform shirt during wedding bands, a watch, medic alert work details, physical training, while sleeping bracelets, earring and necklaces. Earrings or when the Council of Governments issues a must be small post-type that do not extend Code Orange Alert or greater. Whenever beyond the ear lobe or dangle from the ear in uniform shirts are removed, personnel must any . Necklaces must be concealed wear an approved t-shirt displaying the under the t-shirt or uniform shirt at all times. Department insignia or a plain, solid colored t-shirt that is the same color as their work 8. Classes of Uniforms uniform shirt. T-shirts must be tucked in at the waistband. The officer-in-charge may Dress Uniform authorize the use of issued or approved navy blue sweaters or sweatshirts during cold The dress uniform shall consist of the weather. Sweaters or sweatshirts may only be appropriate dress hat, blouse, white long- worn with the uniform shirt. sleeved uniformed shirt for officers and light blue long-sleeved shirt for non officers, black The uniform shall be kept in a neat and clean tie, dress trousers, black Garrison belt, black manner. The uniform shirt must be kept plain-toed uniform shoes and solid black tucked in and have all but the top button socks. Also includes breast badge, fastened. appropriate collar insignia, PGFD lapel pins

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PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MARYLAND FIRE/EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT GENERAL ORDERS and name tags. Only battalion chiefs and above or anyone else deemed necessary by • Short or long-sleeved white shirt, the County Fire Chief will be issued a Dress , white t-shirt with approved Uniform. All others must purchase one at markings, navy trousers, solid black their own expense and must be consistent socks, black Garrison belt, collar with this General Order. insignia, breast badge and name tag. Shoes and boots must be black Administrative Uniform leather. White socks may be substituted as outlined in Section II, The Winter Administrative Uniform shall Definitions. consist of the same components as the Dress Uniform with the exceptions of the dress Majors and above: blouse and dress hat. Chief Officers will exercise appropriate discretion for the use a • Short or long sleeved shirt, black tie tie. (as appropriate), dress trousers, breast badge, appropriate gold collar insignia The Summer Administrative Uniform shall and name tag. Shoes must be black consist of a short-sleeved shirt (Fire plain toed leather. Technicians and below, light blue; Lieutenants and above, white), dress trousers, Apparatus Maintenance black Garrison belt, plain-toed uniform shoes, solid black socks. The summer administrative Non-uniformed personnel, whose primary uniform will also include the appropriate function is to effect mechanical maintenance breast badge, collar insignia and name tag. repairs, shall wear the rented “Industrial Laundry” type uniforms and coveralls with Work Uniform sewn on name tag. Sewn on name tag shall contain the employee’s first and last name Firefighters, Paramedics, Fire Technicians, and job title. At the employee’s option and Fire and Paramedic Lieutenants and Fire own expense, they may wear a dark blue Captains: insulated vest and /or approved cap with the rented uniform while engaged in activities • Short sleeved navy uniform shirt, within the shop or effecting repairs in the navy trouser, navy blue t-shirt, with field. approved markings, solid black socks, black Garrison belt and name tag. Non-uniformed personnel whose primary Lieutenants and captains will also function is within the office shall wear wear the appropriate badge and collar business attire deemed appropriate by the insignia. Shoes and boots must be uniformed supervisor or non-uniformed black leather. White socks may be manager for the office. Personnel not in a substituted as outlined in Section II, Department uniform will be required to wear Definitions. An approved sweater or a Prince George’s County Government-issued sweatshirt may be worn, providing it identification badge at all times. is in accordance with the standards set forth in this General Order. Uniformed Personnel shall wear the issued work uniform. Battalion Chiefs and Paramedic Captains:

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PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MARYLAND FIRE/EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT GENERAL ORDERS Logistics and Supply Inspectors, Code Enforcement and Special Hazards: Non-uniformed personnel shall wear business attire deemed appropriate by the uniformed While conducting official Departmental supervisor or the non-uniformed manager for inspections, shall wear business attire deemed the office. Personnel not in a Departmental appropriate by the uniformed supervisor or uniform will be required to wear a Prince non-uniformed manager for the office. George’s County Government- issued Personnel not in a Departmental uniform will identification badge at all times. be required to wear a Prince George’s County Government identification badge at all times. Uniformed Personnel shall wear the issued Sworn Fire Prevention personnel may also work uniform. wear the work uniform.

Public Education Division Fire Investigations

While participating in the delivery of general While on duty, investigators shall wear public fire safety presentation, the work business attire deemed appropriate by the uniform shall be for non-uniformed uniformed supervisor or non-uniformed personnel, business attire deemed appropriate manager for the office. While operating in an by the uniformed supervisor or non- unsafe environment or structure, issued uniformed manager of the office. Personnel personal protective equipment shall be worn. not in a Department uniform will be required to wear a Prince George’s County Special Operations Division Government-issued identification badge at all times. Special Operations Division personnel shall wear the issued utility uniform in accordance For uniformed personnel, either the with FBI Hazardous Device School Standard administrative or work uniform at the Operating Procedure. The uniform shall discretion of the manager or battalion level consist of 100 percent cotton, golf-style shirt supervisor. with approved insignia and 100 percent cotton BDU pants. Fire/EMS Training Academy Maternity Non-uniformed personnel shall wear business attire deemed appropriate by the uniformed As stated in General Order 5-11, employees supervisor or non-uniformed manager for the may continue to wear the official uniform office. Personnel not in a uniform will be until it becomes uncomfortable. At that time, required to wear a Prince George’s County the employee may request, in writing through Government-issued identification badge at all the chain-of-command, to wear maternity times. clothing. The maternity clothing shall consist of: Uniformed personnel shall wear either the administrative or work uniform. • Dark blue maternity slacks or . • Appropriate color shirt/smock (light Fire Prevention blue for firefighter and paramedics, white for officers.

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PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MARYLAND FIRE/EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT GENERAL ORDERS • Black shoes and socks. authorized to wear a rocker on the left sleeve • Uniformed personnel will be of their ceremonial uniforms below the permitted to wear maternity attire that Departmental patch. Other modifications to is appropriate for an office setting. If the guard’s ceremonial uniforms are personnel choose to wear the attire permitted with the County Fire Chief’s they must wear a Prince George’s approval. County Government identification badge at all times. At no time will Name tags are to be centered and placed personnel be permitted to wear above the top edge of the right pocket on the jogging/sweat outfits. dress administrative and work uniform shirt. Name tags shall be no more than 2 and ⅜” 9. Insignia and Badges long and ½” wide.

The exact placement and positioning of the Service pins are optional and worn on the left insignia must be in accordance with the sleeve of the dress blouse, centered and ¼” diagrams and descriptions in the Diagrams above the top officer stripe for officers and 4” section of this order. The appropriate insignia from the edge of the sleeve for firefighters or rank on collar pins must be worn on both and paramedics. collar tips of all uniform shirts, (lieutenants and above), regardless of whether an outer The official International Association of garment is worn. The following symbols Firefighters pin or U.S. Flag pin (maximum correspond with ranks and/or positions for all size ½”) is optional and worn centered, ½” appropriate insignia: above the name tag. This may be worn on the dress uniform blouse and/or on the dress, • County Fire Chief – Gold Eagle administrative and work shirt. • Lieutenant Colonel – Silver Maple Leaf Meritorious service pins are optional and • Major – Gold Maple Leaf worn over the name tag on the dress uniform • Battalion Chief – 2 Crossed blouse, centered ½” above the name tag. Trumpets • Captain – 2 Gold Bars 10. Care and Maintenance

• Lieutenant – 1 Gold Bar Each employee is responsible for the

laundering or dry cleaning of issued uniforms Officers will be required to wear the and clothing. appropriate Departmental badge on the left side of the uniform shirt, jacket and dress Badges and other plated insignia must not be uniform blouse and on the dress hat. polished with an abrasive polish or cleaner, as

this removes the plating. However, they The Departmental shoulder patch is worn on should be periodically washed in soap and the left side of the uniform shirt, jacket and water, utilizing a soft brush if necessary. blouse. A patch on the right side sleeve identifying special training or team 11. Evaluation membership, approved by the County Fire

Chief, may be worn. Only one patch may be The County Fire Chief may authorize the displayed on the right sleeve at a time. substitution of specific uniforms and However, members of the Honor Guard are DIVISION 10 – Logistics and Supply 7 Chapter 01 – Career Uniforms

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MARYLAND FIRE/EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT GENERAL ORDERS protective clothing for the purpose of evaluation. Those individuals who are in an evaluation group will be required to complete the appropriate documentation, etc. Personnel may request authorization to participate in specific item evaluation through the appropriate chain-of-command.

REFERENCES

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FORMS/ATTACHMENTS

Loss/Damage Report – P.G.C. Form 556

Equipment Custody Receipt – P.G.C. Form1890A

Clothing Request – P.G.C. Form 1362

Career Uniform Diagrams

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PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY GOVERNMENT

NOTICE OF LOSS OR DAMAGE REPORT DEPARTMENT FIRE CODE NO. DATE OF LOSS OR DAMAGE DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE

PROPERTY AFFECTED ESTIMATE OF LOSS FILE NO. BUILDING OR STRUCTURE $ DATE RECORDED MOTOR VEHICLE $ COVERAGE PERIOD Adjust Subrogate None OTHER PROPERTY $ ACTION TAKEN DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY AFFECTED TYPE OF LOSS

FIRE, WINDSTORM, OR OTHER ACCIDENT OR COLLISION THEFT CAUSE OF LOSS OR DAMAGE (Attach Supporting Information)

DATE 8-3-05 SIGNED TITLE Fire Lieutenant DO NOT WRITE – INFORMATION NOTES

FORWARD IN DUPLICATE TO: SAFETY AND INSURANCE MANAGEMENT DIVISION Room 5000, County Administration Building PGC #556 Rev. 8/78

CLOTHING REQUEST

Full Name/Rank______Date______I.D.#______Station______Authorized______

A. Turn-Out Gear Size Quantity 1. , Bunker ______2. Boots, 1/2 length ______3. ______4. Goggles/Liner ______5. Gloves ______6. Pants, Bunker ______7. ______8. Nomex ______B. Uniform, Work 1. Pants, Work ______2. Shirts, S. S. Dark Blue ______3. Shirts, L. S. Dark Blue ______4. Belt/Buckle ______5. , Winter Coat ______C. Uniform, Dress 1. Pants, Dress Uniform ______2. Pants, Dress (Office Only) ______3. Shirts, S. S. Light Blue/White ______4. Shirts, L. S. Light Blue/White ______5. Blouse/ (Insp. Only) ______6. Hat, Dress/Cover ______7. ______

D. Insignia Request 1. Collar Pins ______Badges, Breast ______Cap ______Tie Tac______PGFD Bar ______2. Name Plates ______Rank ______First Two (2) Initials & Last Name

P.G.C. Form #1362 (Rev. 3/00) Fire Fighter Fire Fighter/Paramedic Technician

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Captain

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