Uniforms

Uniforms are an essential element to maintaining a professional organization. Standards, policies, and member's pride in the organization, help keep uniforms, uniform. Daisy Mountain Fire Department Citizen Corps (DMFDCC) sponsors two partner programs, CERT and Fire Corps, and each has it's own uniform. Uniforms are often viewed by the public as a form of identification. Therefore, volunteers are authorized to wear a uniform only while on-duty or acting in an official capacity for the Department. This includes travel to and from those activities. On the other hand, hats and Citizen Corps apparel are considered everyday wear and can be worn anytime.

All uniforms, hats, and everyday apparel shall be maintained in presentable condition. Faded, worn or damaged items are not acceptable; this includes faded lettering or markings on each item. When retiring uniforms, destroy them by cutting (or other means), before discarding.

Volunteers are allowed to purchase and wear uniforms, hats, and everyday wear only after they have been issued a Department ID. When you’re ready to purchase shirts and hats, contact our exclusive vendor directly. All other items may be purchased from a vendor of your choice. The cost of the uniforms is at your own expense.

All DMFD policy prevails and is subject to change.

Refer to DMFD Volume I for current Uniform Policy.

Discipline up to and including dismissal from the Department may be implemented for any violations of this policy. Altering any equipment, uniform, or ID card issued to you will result in discipline up to and including dismissal.

Citizen Corps Apparel

Our members are excited to be part of DMFDCC, and frequently want to display something that demonstrates that affiliation. DMFDCC apparel is considered everyday wear and not a uniform. For this reason, members can wear apparel displaying the DMFDCC logo at anytime. CLICK to see the acceptable DMFDCC logo configurations, and to order from our exclusive vendor. DMFDCC imprinted or embroidered items may also display your name, such as on a shirt, jacket or hat. The specification sheet illustrates two versions of the logo that are approved for dark colored apparel, four versions are approved for medium colored apparel and two versions are approved for white or light colored apparel. The apparel itself can be any style and color (hats, shirts, jackets, duffle bags, golf towels, etc.) and the logo can appear anywhere on the article that’s suitable for imprinting (front chest – left or right, on or off a shirt pocket; sleeve; shirt back-below the collar; etc.). If you have questions, contact our exclusive vendor directly. Even though this is off duty apparel, professionalism must always be displayed when wearing these items (examples: it may not be appropriate to wear logo emblazoned apparel if you are in a bar, or don't wear hats backwards). This logo isn't to be combined with non-Citizen Corps logos.

CERT Uniforms

The appropriate uniform shall be worn by all volunteers of the Daisy Mountain Fire District when on duty. This means in it's entirety. In other words, you may not wear a uniform shirt with non-uniform pants, or you may not wear a uniform sweatshirt as off-duty apparel. All uniform shirts shall display the member's name in plain view, nick names are acceptable. Order shirts and hats from our exclusive vendor. If you have questions, contact our exclusive vendor directly. Trousers* may be purchased from any vendor of your choice. The Daisy Mountain Fire Department’s CERT volunteer uniform consists of:

SHIRTS CLICK HERE for Larger View

• Style

  • Polo - Short sleeve

  • T-shirt - Long or short sleeve

  • Sweat Shirt – Hooded or non-hooded, zippered or pullover

• Color: Forest Green

PANTS

• Style

  • Trousers – Any brand and style of pants or slacks are acceptable, BDU/Tactical/EMS are recommended, but denim jeans are not permitted.

  • Color: Navy Blue

    • Even though there is no specific trouser requirement, we're frequently asked for a recommendation. Most uniform shops carry acceptable pants, and here're links for online suppliers:

      • TRU-SPEC Men's 24-7 Series® Tactical Pants

      • 5.11 TACLITE® Pro Pants

HATS

• Style

  • Cap – Imprinted or embroidered in white, with DMFD CERT logo.

    • Color: Forest Green

  • Booney Hat - Imprinted or embroidered, with DMFD CERT logo.

    • • Color: Forest Green is preferred, but Khaki is acceptable (if khaki, use Forest Green thread). (NOTE Available colors of Booney hats is very limited).

• Optional name embroidery for all hats: Your choice of first and last name or last name only, embroidered in white, centered on the back of the hat, in ¼” tall capital letters, Arial or equivalent font.

• • Polo - Short sleeve

  • T-shirt - Long or short sleeve

  • Sweat Shirt – Hooded or non-hooded, zippered or pullover

• Color: Royal Blue

PANTS

• Style

  • Trousers – Any brand and style of pants or slacks are acceptable, BDU/Tactical/EMS are recommended, but denim jeans are not permitted.

  • Shorts – Any brand, any style.

• Color: Navy Blue for both trousers and shorts

  • • See CERT Uniform Pants section above for optional purchasing information.

HATS

• Style

  • Cap – Imprinted or embroidered in white, with DMFD Fire Corps logo.

    • Color: Royal Blue

  • Booney Hat - Imprinted or embroidered, with DMFD Fire Corps logo.

    • Color: Royal Blue is preferred, but Khaki is acceptable (NOTE: Available colors of Booney hats is very limited).

• Optional name embroidery for all hats: Both first and last name are preferred, embroidered in white, centered on the back of the hat, in ¼” tall capital letters, Arial or equivalent font.

Hats (Non-Uniform/Everyday Wear)

In addition to uniform hats, you may also purchase Daisy Mountain Fire Department hats, and Citizen Corps hats. Any hat may be worn as everyday wear, but only the corresponding hat may be worn while in uniform (i.e. only the CERT hat when wearing a CERT uniform). Order your hats from our exclusive vendor.

• Style

  • Cap – Imprinted or embroidered in white, with DMFD CERT logo, Fire Corps logo, or Citizen Corps logo.

    • • Color: Any brand, any color

      • Imprint Color: Must conform to one of the established standards.

  • Booney Hat - Imprinted or embroidered in white, with DMFD CERT logo, Fire Corps logo, or Citizen Corps logo.

• • • Color: Any brand, any color (NOTE: Available colors of Booney hats is very limited).

      • Imprint Color: Must conform to one of the established standards.

• Optional name embroidery for all hats: Both first and last name are preferred, embroidered in white, centered on the back of the hat, in ¼” tall capital letters, Arial or equivalent font.

Issued Equipment and Uniforms

The Department may issue you equipment to be used during your volunteer work. This equipment is on loan to you and has a value to the Department and its stake holders. You are responsible for the care, cleaning, proper use and reporting of said equipment. You will return all equipment within seven days of resigning from or being dismissed from your volunteer position with the Department. If your equipment is not returned within seven days as specified above, the Department will report the equipment as stolen to the proper authorities. The Department reserves the right to revoke its loan at anytime at the discretion of the Fire Chief.

Other

BELT AND BELT BUCKLE

Belts may be constructed of either a 1 ½” wide, smooth leather (or leather like) material with a silver buckle, or a Rescue Belt (or the like), in black.