Chief Fire Officers Committee FIRE & RESCUE SERVICES NORMS & STANDARDS

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1 CATEGORIES OF UNIFORM Class A-1: Formal Dress Uniform is worn: Year-round for social functions of a general or official nature. Examples include: Funerals Memorial services Weddings Inaugurals Parades on national or state holidays Parades or ceremonies Other occasions of ceremony Class A-2: Ceremonial Dress Uniform is worn: Year-round As a dress uniform As a replacement for A-1 uniform For social functions of a general or official nature. Examples include: Funerals Memorial services Weddings Inaugurals Parades on national or state holidays Parades or ceremonies in which a Honour Guard unit is taking part Other occasions of ceremony Class A-3: Honour Guard Uniform is worn: Year-round by trained members of Honour Guard detail on instruction by the Chief Fire Officer Examples include: Funerals Memorial services Weddings Inaugurals Parades on national or state holidays Parades or ceremonies Class B: Corporate Uniform - Clothing and accessories worn by office staff and operational staff during periods of non-operational activities and on order of the Chief Fire Officer. Class C: Operational Uniform: Clothing and accessories worn in station and during routine operational activities by active operational staff. During fire fighting and special operational duties, the appropriate protective clothing must be worn additionally. Operational Uniform is divided into: - Class C-1: Station Wear: This is the standard station wear uniform which consists of a trouser and collared shirt with navy blue T-shirt worn under collared shirt. - Class C-2: Specialist Operational Wear- this will include one piece suits made from inherently flame resistant material specifically worn by personnel whilst in station when assigned to specialist operations functions. - Class D: Physical Training Clothing: Clothing and accessories issued by the Department for physical and fitness training.

2 Class E: Emergency Communications Operators Uniform - Clothing and accessories worn by personnel appointed in Emergency Communications Centres (Control Rooms). Protective Clothing: Garments intended to provide personal protection during fire fighting and special operations. The compliance standards for protective clothing ensembles will be published separate from this schedule.

3 CLASS A: DRESS UNIFORM Class A-1: Formal Dress Uniform [MALE] i. Black single breast 4 button Dress Jacket with metal flashers ii. Black red-piped trouser iii. Long sleeved white shirt iv. Double looped red lanyard v. Black tie vi. Rubberised Rank Georgettes vii. Metal Rank insignia on epaulettes viii. Black socks ix. Black Parabellum shoes or Chelsea boots x. Dress Gloves (Officer ranks black; firefighter ranks white) xi. Peak Cap Class A-1: Dress Uniform (FEMALE) i. Black single breast 4-button Ladies jacket ii. Red-piped skirt iii. Ladies long sleeve white shirt i. Double looped red lanyard ii. Ladies black bow tie iii. Rubberised Rank Georgettes iv. Metal Rank insignia on epaulettes v. Black stockings/panty hose vi. Ladies black court shoes vii. Dress Gloves (Officer ranks black; firefighter ranks white) viii. Ladies Combination Hat Class A-2: Ceremonial Dress Uniform i. Black single breast 5-button Choker Jacket with metal flashers ii. Black red-piped trouser/skirt iii. White Fire Dept T-shirt iv. Cross Axes on collars v. Metal Rank insignia on epaulettes vi. Black socks vii. Black Parabellum Shoes or Chelsea boots or female court shoes viii. Dress Gloves (Officer ranks black; firefighter ranks white) ix. Black Beret (peak caps optional)

4 Class A- 3 : Honour Guard Uniform As for A-2 but with: xii. Brass Merryweather Helmet xiii. Red Web belt/flag belt xiv. Red Spats xv. Fireman s Axe in leather pouch DRESS UNIFORM TROUSERS Worn as part of Class A uniforms This Space is left blank

5 CLASS B: CORPORATE UNIFORM Class B-1: Corporate Uniform Summer Dress - MALE i. White short sleeved shirt with sewn on shoulder patches ii. Black trouser iii. Metal rank insignia on epaulettes iv. Single loop red lanyard with whistle v. Service Shield attached on LHS above pocket vi. Medal Tags (if worn) below shield vii. Name Tag on RHS above pocket viii. Peak Cap ix. White T-Shirt x. Black socks xi. Black Parabellum shoes or Chelsea boots Females: - Black slacks or black skirt with ladies court or flat back black shoes with or without blackmail stockings and with female combination hat. Class B-2: Corporate Uniform Winter Dress - MALE i. White long sleeved collared shirt with embroidered shoulder patches ii. Black trouser iii. Metal rank insignia on epaulettes iv. Single loop red lanyard with whistle v. Service Shield attached on LHS above pocket vi. Medal Tags (if worn) below shield vii. Name Tag on RHS above pocket viii. Peak Cap ix. White T Shirt x. Black Jersey xi. Firefighters / Officers Jacket Class B-2: Corporate Uniform Winter Dress - FEMALE i. White long sleeved female collared shirt with embroidered shoulder patches ii. Black skirt iii. Metal rank insignia on epaulettes iv. Single loop red lanyard with whistle v. Service Shield attached on LHS above pocket vi. Medal Tags (if worn) below shield vii. Name Tag on RHS above pocket viii. Female Combination Cap ix. White T- Shirt x. Black Jersey xi. Firefighters / Officers Jacket

6 CLASS C: OPERATIONAL UNIFORM Class C 1 : Station Wear Summer Uniform i. Oxford Blue short sleeved shirt with sewn on shoulder patches. ii. Oxford Blue trousers iii. Leather Belt with fire service buckle iv. Black socks v. Safety Shoes/Boots vi. Rubberized rank insignia on epaulettes vii. Baseball cap with embroidered Fire Service Maltese Cross logo. viii. Navy Blue crew neck T- shirt (to be worn inside operational shirt.) ix. Jersey with embroidered shield and sewn on shoulder patches Class C -1: Station Wear Winter Uniform i. Oxford Blue long sleeved shirt with sewn on shoulder patches. ii. Oxford Blue trousers iii. Black tie (for officers) iv. Leather Belt with fire service buckle v. Safety Shoes/Boots vi. Metal/rubberised rank insignia on epaulettes xii. Single loop red lanyard with whistle xiii. Service Shield attached on LHS above pocket xiv. Medal Tags (if worn) below shield xv. Name Tag on RHS above pocket vii. Peak Cap (officers); baseball cap (firefighters) viii. Navy Blue crew neck T- shirt ix. Jersey with embroidered shield and sewn on shoulder patches x. Fire Officers/Firefighters Jacket Class C -2: Specialist Operational Once-Piece Coverall i. One piece long sleeved inherently flame retardant navy and orange coverall (Flight suit) with reflective Fire & Rescue on back. ii. Black socks iii. Safety Shoes/Boots iv. Rubberized rank insignia on epaulettes v. Embroidered flashers on sleeves vi. Baseball cap with embroidered Fire Service Maltese Cross logo on peak. vii. Navy Blue crew neck T- shirt (to be worn inside coverall.) viii. Jersey with embroidered shield and sewn on shoulder patches ix. Black Kenny Jacket with embroidered shield and sewn on shoulder patches x. Reflective Fire & Rescue Service Parka

7 CLASS E: EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS UNIFORM Summer Dress - MALE i. Powder Blue short sleeved shirt with sewn on shoulder patches ii. Black trouser iii. EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS embroidered patch above left breast pocket. iv. Name Tag on RHS above pocket v. Blue T-Shirt under shirt FEMALES: - Black slacks or black skirt with ladies court or flat back black shoes with or without blackmail stockings. Winter Dress: i. Powder Blue long sleeved shirt with sewn on shoulder patches ii. Black trouser iii. EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS embroidered patch above left breast pocket. iv. Name Tag on RHS above pocket v. Blue T-Shirt under shirt vi. Black Jersey vii. Firefighters Corporate Jacket NAVY T-SHIRT Worn under and as part of : - Operational Uniforms All Classes - Emergency Communications Uniforms - Worn as a standalone item as part of Physical Training Uniform - Maybe worn as standalone item when in Class C1 Uniform during elevated temperature weather but only in station and on permission of Officer. WHITE T-SHIRT Worn under and as part of : - Dress & Corporate Uniforms All Classes

8 ALL WEATHER PARKA Worn with Class B and C uniforms. JERSEY Black Jersey for Class B-1, B-2 and E Uniforms Navy Blue Jersey for Class C Uniforms FIREFIGHTERS CORPORATE JACKET Worn when in Class B, C or E uniforms.

9 OFFICERS CORPORATE JACKET Worn when in Class B or C uniforms WINTER COAT Description: Black single breasted with removable inner liner. Worn with Class A or B Uniforms. SHOES MILITARY STYLE OFFICE SHOES Worn as part of Class A and B uniforms WOMEN COURT SHOES (PUMPS) Worn as part of Class A and B uniforms ONLY when wearing skirt SAFETY SHOES Worn as part Class B and C uniforms

10 HEADGEAR MALE PEAK CAP Worn when in Class A, B or C-1 (Winter) uniforms. Chief Fire Officer 2 Rows Gold Oak Leaves across cloth covered peak with gold chin strap Deputy Chief Officer- 1 row oak leaves across cloth covered peak with gold chin strap Assistant Chief Officer/ Regional Commander and Division/District Commander - Solid gold wired band across cloth covered peak with gold chin strap Station Commander Cloth covered peak with black plastic chin strap Senior Firefighters/Firefighters & Junior Firefighters Plastic Peak with black plastic chin strap FEMALE COMBINATION CAP Worn when in Class A, B or C-1 (Winter) uniforms Cap markings as per male peak cap. BLACK BERET Worn when in Class A-2: Ceremonial uniform or in 6 PANEL BASEBALL CAP Worn as part of any combination of Class C: Operational Uniform Chief Fire Officer 2 Rows Gold Oak Leaves across cloth covered peak with gold chin strap Deputy Chief Officer- 1 row oak leaves across cloth covered peak with gold chin strap Assistant Chief Officer/ Regional Commander and Division/District Commander - Solid gold wired band across cloth covered peak with gold chin strap

11 PEAK / COMBINATION CAP: CAP BADGE Attached to Peak or Combination caps. ACCESSORIES ARM FLASHERS Embroidered Cloth Flasher on sleeves Class B, C & E Uniforms. Metal Flasher on sleeves Class A Uniforms. DRESS UNIFORM GLOVES White with Snap Button for ranks Below Division Commander Black Leather with Snap Button- for ranks above Division Commander. Worn when in Class A Uniform. CORDED LANYARD with WHISTLE OFFICERS- Cross Spliced Corded Red Lanyard SENIOR FIREFIGHTERS Single Corded Red Lanyard Worn when in Class B and C uniforms CEREMONIAL DOUBLE LOOPED CORDED LANYARD Worn with A-1, A-2 and A-3 uniform CEREMONIAL WEB BELT Description: Red with gold belt buckle worn with Class A-3 uniform

12 SPATS Description: Red/White with snap on fasteners. Worn by Honour Guard in Class A-3 uniform. FLAG BELT Worn by Flag bearers of the Honour Guard GOLD PLATED OAK LEAVE ENCLOSED HELMET & CROSSED AXES Worn on collars of Class A-2 Uniform.

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