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STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES MANUAL
UNIFORMS
205.001 INTRODUCTION
EFFECTIVE: OCTOBER 2007
Current Revision Date: 01/03/22 Next Revision Date: 01/03/23
Author’s Name/Rank:
Theodore F. Semonious,
Deputy Chief Review Level: 2
Administrative Support:
Evelyn Yin-Zepeda,
Management Analyst II ADA
PURPOSE
This policy governs the wearing of approved uniform items for the Fresno Fire
Department (FFD or Department).
APPLICATION
This policy applies to all members of the sworn firefighting force.
OPERATIONAL POLICY
All uniform items are subject to approval by the Fire Chief or designee. Unapproved
items shall not to be worn as part of the uniform and shall not be worn under any
firefighting, HazMat, or other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ensemble.
While on duty, all officers are responsible for the proper selection and condition of
uniform items worn by members under their direct supervision. Companies are to be
uniform in appearance (except where approved options are available such as sock
color, belt buckle, sleeve length, cap/hat/visor, or sweatshirt/job shirt).
Worn, torn, faded, off-colored, stained, excessively wrinkled, or otherwise deteriorated
uniform items are not to be worn.
Uniforms are not to be worn by members while off duty without prior approval of a
chief officer. Members can wear uniform items while travelling directly from home to
their assigned duty station, and when returning directly home.
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE
While on duty, all members should be attired in an approved uniform, and professional
in appearance. Civilian attire is not acceptable while on-duty without prior approval
from the Fire Chief or designee. Uniforms should always be kept neat and clean; the
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only exception to this is during, and immediately after, active emergency and non-
emergency operations which result in soiling of uniform items. After completion of any
such operation, dirty or soiled uniform items are to be replaced with clean items as
soon as is practical.
An annual uniform allowance is provided to members of IAFF, Local 202, Unit 5, and
Unit 10 with which to purchase uniform items; it is each member’s responsibility to
maintain/replace uniform items when necessary. Members should have, at minimum,
the following set of clean and neat day uniform items in their possession when
reporting for duty (during partial work periods this requirement may be waived with an
officer’s approval):
• Day uniform shirts (2).
• Department issued badge, nametag, and appropriate collar rank insignia.
• Day uniform tee shirts (2).
• Day uniform pants (2).
• Regulation belt and buckle (1).
• Safety shoes (1 pair).
• Socks (1 pair).
• Exercise shorts (1).
PROCESS
Care of Uniform Items:
Uniform clothing can be laundered and dried in station washers and dryers. Follow
manufacturer's instructions. Do not launder uniform items in station extractors nor
with any PPE items.
INFORMATION
Nothing within any uniform policy is to be interpreted as being implied; only those
items specifically identified as acceptable is to be recognized as policy.
DEFINITIONS
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CROSS-REFERENCES
Standard Operating Procedures Manual
Section 205, Uniforms
Section 205.001
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