Browndale Fire Co. 
Fire Station 43 
Standard Operating Guidelines Station 43 

Date of Issue:  9/9/ 2009
Effective Date:  9/9/2009
Reissued: July  3, 2010

Issued by Authority of:   Ronald W. Richards, Fire Chief   Ronald W. Richards
S.O.G. 400-09-01 

I. PURPOSE 
To provide for the safety of personnel while performing duties within hazardous environments and define acceptable appearance guidelines while wearing a uniform and representing the department.

II. SCOPE 
Any individual who participates in any non-emergent or emergent activities representing Browndale Fire Company. 

III. RESPONSIBILTY 
All Station 43 personnel are responsible to adhere to the procedures established within this guideline. 

IV. PROCEDURES 
The dress uniform or Class A uniform will be worn for special functions only at the direction of the Fire Chief.  These uniforms are not required but after 1 year of service a member may purchase a Class A uniform that complies with department specifications.

The Class B/C uniform will be the standard uniform for all personnel serving in a official capacity as well as the standard for public relation events or as directed by the Chief of the Department.  The Class B polo uniform will also be worn for funerals and other special details when the member does not have a Class A uniform. 

The Class C uniform is the minimum uniform for out service trainings.  We realize that this is not always possible but every attempt should be made to wear clothing that identifies you as a member of the Browndale Fire Company. The Class C uniform is also urged for work details and other in-station activities.

The Class B uniform consists of the following:
A polo shirt made from cotton or poly/cotton, Nomex or other flame retardant materials are optional. 

The following materials apply to all Class B uniforms:

Trousers:
Uniform pants  or  shorts will be navy blue cotton or poly/cotton, Nomex or other flame retardant materials are optional.  Pants will not be worn bloused.

Outer Garments:
Coats, jackets or “job” shirts will be navy blue and have the 43 logo, patch or other station identifiable marking subject to approval of the Fire Chief.

Footwear:
Members will wear black shoes or boots made of leather or a similar material.  Footwear will be professional in appearance and will be able to be polished if necessary.  If low top shoes are worn, black or navy blue socks will be worn.

Headwear:
Baseball type caps with any Station 43 logo may be worn at any time.  During cold weather, members may wear dark colored knit hats . Any other type of design or markings must be approved by the Fire Chief.  Any other type of headwear must be approved by the Fire Chief.

The Class C Uniform consists of the following:
The Class C Uniform will be short or long sleeve T-shirts, “job” shirts, sweat shirts  or  “hoodies” as approved or designed by the department along with above noted trousers, footwear and headwear. 

VI. SUPERSEDED GUIDELINES 
This is a new operating guideline. It does not replace any previous document on this subject matter.

This policy was reviseded on July 3, 2010. The addition of "shorts" was added to the  Class B section on trousers. The remainder of this SOG is unchanged.