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Home My WebLink AboutPolicies with ProbationSAN LUIS OBISPO CITY FIRE Policies and Procedures 1607 PARAMEDIC GUIDELINES Page 1 of4 Paramedic Guidelines: The San Luis Obispo City Fire Department and the individuals involved in the Paramedic Program share in the responsibility to provide the best possible service to the citizens of the community. The goal of the San Luis Obispo City Fire Department is to have two paramedics assigned to every engine and truck company, with minimum daily staffing of one paramedic per engine and truck company. The San Luis Obispo City Fire Department Paramedics are required to meet all of the requirements for State licensure and County accreditation in order to be certified as a San Luis Obispo City Fire Department Paramedic. In order to help fulfill the requirements, the Fire Department has developed the following guidelines: • State Licensure and County Accreditation • Training 1. General Requirements 2. Continuing Education 3. Hospital Clinic • Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance State Licensure and County Accreditation: The responsibility for maintaining San Luis Obispo City Fire Department Paramedic Certification lies with the individual paramedic. This includes but is not limited to obtaining and documenting required State and SLO County C.E's., obtaining and maintaining APR and CPR certifications, and any additional training and/or certifications deemed necessary by the Department or EMSA. If a paramedic should lose his/her license or accreditation, he/she will automatically lose his/her San Luis Obispo City Fire Department Paramedic Certification and the corresponding Paramedic Pay Incentive. An appeal to reinstate Paramedic Certification can be made to the Deputy Chief. This appeal shall be filed within 30 days of the loss of certification. The acceptance or denial of the appeal shall be made within 15 days of its receipt by the Deputy Chief NOTE: Due to the seriousness of the loss of this certification to both the individual and the Department, just cause must be shown for not allowing reinstatement. The Department is committed to assisting individuals in maintaining their licenses, accreditations, and certifications. The Department may choose to assist personnel in obtaining new or additional training or certifications when it can be shown there is a benefit to the community and/or the Department. SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY FIRE GENERAL OPERATIONS MANUAL PP 1607 PARAMEDIC GUIDELINES Page 2 of 4 The actual cost for the required training and certifications will be paid out of the Training Program budget. When a paramedic pays for a certification, he/she will be reimbursed in a timely manner after submitting a receipt to the Deputy Chief. Training - General: Newly certified paramedics will undergo a period of written review and evaluation by an FTO (Field Training Officer) under the guidance of a Paramedic Coordinator and the Deputy Chief. This period will be a minimum of six (6) months and no more than one (1) year. Probationary firefighters are not eligible to act as paramedics in the first six (6) months of their probationary period. After that point in their probation period, they may be allowed to do so, but only after a consultation with the Training Officer, a Union Officer, and the Emergency Response Battalion Chief. Training - Continuing Education Units (C.E.'S): Requirement: Every two years each paramedic is required to obtain a mm1mum of 48 hours of C.E.'s. Paramedics must also attend at least 6 base station meetings within the same two-year period. NOTE: One base station meeting usually counts as one hour C.E. The following is a list of C.E. opportunities available to San Luis Obispo City Fire Department medics: Base Stations French, Sierra Vista, and Twin Cities Community Hospitals provide eleven monthly base station meetings for a total of 33 yearly opportunities. NOTE: See Hospital Clinical Training for Paramedics document for further information on this issue. The on-duty Battalion Chief should make every effort to facilitate on-duty paramedics attendance at base station meetings while maintaining at least one centrally located paramedic engine company. To achieve this, one paramedic engine shall be positioned strategically to maintain optimum response coverage while other medics and engine companies are at base station meetings. Paramedics should be rotated through the coverage engine assignment during different base station meetings. Paramedics that are most in need of base station meetings should be given special consideration when deciding which medic can attend a given base station meeting. SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY FIRE GENERAL OPERATIONS MANUAL PP 1607 PARAMEDIC GUIDELINES Page 3 of 4 APR Once every two years paramedics must attend an APR re-certification class. These classes are scheduled by the EMSA and yield eight hours of C.E.'s. Paramedics should know when they need to be re-certified and ensure they are scheduled. BLS (C.P.R.) Paramedics are required to maintain C.P.R. certification. Four hours of C.E.'s are accredited for this certification every two years. CPR is given to all personnel in house. SLOFD Quarterly Medic Updates SLOFD provides at least four ALS classes per year that average three hours C.E.'s per class for a total possible of 12 hours C.E.'s in one year. PALS Paramedics are strongly encouraged by the department to maintain a PALS certification. Miscellaneous C.E. Opportunities Various C.E. opportunities are available locally every year. The numbers of these classes varies from year to year and are usually scheduled through the EMSA. Outside the City, numerous C.E. opportunities exist in the form of classes, conventions, and seminars. If a paramedic wants to attend outside training, they should obtain approval through the Deputy Chief. Continuing Education Overtime To ensure the cost effectiveness of the Paramedic Program, supervisors and paramedics will work together to obtain as many C.E.'s as possible on duty. Captains and Battalion Chiefs should facilitate on-duty medic attendance at locally offered C.E. training. It will not always be possible for a paramedic to obtain all of the required C.E.'s while on duty. Therefore, the Fire Department Training program budget will compensate paramedics for up to 9 hours of off-duty C.E. attendance per fiscal year. Therefore in the two year certification cycle, a paramedic may receive up to 18 hours of overtime for off-duty C.E. attendance. At the Deputy Chiefs discretion, a Captain that is state licensed as a Paramedic but not being used as a Paramedic by the Department may be offered these 9 hours of C.E. overtime. Tracking of these hours shall be done by the Deputy Chief. CE Overtime hours will be tracked in Telestaff under "Training Off-Duty" with a notation in the notes "Paramedic CE's" SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY FIRE GENERAL OPERATIONS MANUAL PP 1607 PARAMEDIC GUIDELINES Page 4 of 4 The intent of the 9-hour C.E. bank is to assure that paramedics are able to obtain the required minimum 48 C.E.'s every two years. Paramedics and supervisors should still make every reasonable effort to obtain C.E.'s while on duty. When the paramedic obtains his/her required 48 hours, he/she should not use any of the remaining 9 C.E. overtime hours. At this point, additional C.E.'s should be routed through typical training channels. These 9 hours are not intended to be used to backfill for a paramedic attending a class on duty. Tracking of C.E.'s and Certification Tracking the amount of C.E. hours is the responsibility of each individual paramedic. The Department is not responsible for the accuracy of an individual's record keeping system. The Department will provide a method for tracking C.E. hours (Target Safety) but the information placed into the tracking system needs to be provided by the individual. If a paramedic fails to provide the necessary information, the tracking system will fail him/her. Date Revision 05/14/18 Reviewed by labor and management, add si nature box SAN L UIS OBISPO CITY FIRE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 2001 PROBATIONARY FIREFIGHTER TRAINING R EQUIREMENTS Page 1 of 5 Purpose The purpose of this procedure and policy is multi-faceted: • To ensure that new employees receive quality training and, in return, become quality employees. • Promote consistency in training, evaluation, and probationary practices as they relate to recruit academy participants. • Outline the tasks that must be completed in the probationary firefighter academy and identify the responsible parties. Scope This policy is designed to cover all Probationary Firefighters at San Luis Obispo City Fire Department. General Requirements - Fire Academy When filling vacancies at the Firefighter level, the Department will assign the new employee to a Probationary Firefighter Training Academy. While recruits will have demonstrated some physical abilities to do the job of a Firefighter, it is the Department's responsibility to train them in the development of skills and techniques which are utilized in the position. Recruits will be required to complete the Probationary Firefighter Training Academy. Dependent upon skill level and group size, the time frame for the Academy may be adjusted. If a Recruit Firefighter fails to demonstrate the skills, knowledge, or attitude required for the position (as outlined below), he or she will be dismissed. The Department will assign an Academy Coordinator to monitor the progress of the recruit(s) during the Academy. Depending upon circumstances, the Training Officer may serve as the Academy Coordinator. At least one Lead Instructor will be assigned, and will head a cadre of other instructors that will be utilized during the Academy. Testing of skills and knowledge will be forwarded in daily and weekly progress reports to the Training Officer. Significant or continued deficiencies will be reported to the Fire Chief. Academy - Quizzes and Tests During the Academy, participants will be required to demonstrate/meet various performance standards and objectives, including the Department’s Basic Skills Standard Performance SAN L UIS OBISPO CITY FIRE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 2001 PROBATIONARY FIREFIGHTER TRAINING R EQUIREMENTS Page 2 of 5 Evolution. All quizzes must be passed with 80% accuracy and manipulative tests must be passed with 85% accuracy during the Academy. Manipulative tests will also have standard times which must be met by each recruit. If a student doesn’t pass a particular manipulative test or quiz, reasonable effort will be made to train the recruit to success in that area. Then he/she will be allowed one retake. Failure to pass a second time will necessitate a follow-up report/meeting with the Training Officer and/or the Fire Chief. The final exam must be passed with 80% accuracy. Academy - Daily Ratings The importance of teamwork and personal interaction, especially considering the stressful conditions in which firefighters are often required to perform, cannot be overemphasized. Accordingly, each recruit will be evaluated daily by instructors (and/or coordinator) regarding his/her overall attitude. Items considered are teamwork, safety, response to others, attentiveness, punctuality, listening skills, and consideration for others. The evaluation form will have a 1-10 scale (5 being average) on which the recruit will be rated. Due to the subjective nature of this area, minor deficiencies in the above areas will be dealt with in the following manner: 1. After receiving two (2) sub-par daily ratings (score of 4 or below), the recruit will have a meeting with the Lead Instructor and/or the Academy Coordinator discussing the deficiency(ies), with recommendations for their correction. The Academy Coordinator will file a written report on the meeting. 2. With one (1) more sub-par daily rating, the recruit will have a meeting with both the Lead Instructor and the Academy Coordinator/Training Officer regarding the deficiency(ies) and recommendations for their correction. The recruit will be notified that any further sub-par daily ratings will be grounds for termination of employment. 3. With an additional sub-par daily rating (four total), the Training Officer, after consulting with the Lead Instructor, Academy Coordinator and the involved instructors., will meet with the Fire Chief and recommend appropriate action which may include termination of employment. * Note: In no way is this procedure intended to override management’s right to dismiss probationary employees without cause. An Academy notebook containing copies of this policy, the manipulative tests, and other pertinent information shall be given to the Recruit Firefighter on the first day of the Academy to ensure an understanding of the various requirements. SAN L UIS OBISPO CITY FIRE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 2001 PROBATIONARY FIREFIGHTER TRAINING R EQUIREMENTS Page 3 of 5 General Requirements - Probationary Period During Shift Assignments Following successful completion of the Probationary Firefighter Academy, the Probationary Firefighter will be assigned as a crew member on an engine or truck company. During this time, work habits, inter-personal skills, and overall abilities to perform as a Firefighter will be observed. The Captain of the crew to which the Probationary Firefighter is assigned will complete quarterly evaluations (based from date of hire) on the new employee as per City policy. In the interest of timeliness, these will correspond with the 3rd, 6th, 9th, and 11th month from the date of hire. When the Firefighter is assigned to a different crew, Captains will communicate to ensure proper information pass-on. Various written and manipulative tests, and street location examinations will also be required. Failure to demonstrate these skills and abilities will result in failing the probationary period, resulting in dismissal. As per MOA (see also QA/QI policy), Probationary Firefighters with Paramedic Licensure “are not eligible to act as paramedics in the first six months of their probationary period. After that point, they may be allowed to do so, but only after a consultation with the Fire Chief…, a Union Officer, and the Paramedic Coordinator. The probationary period will be scheduled to conclude (if employee is successful) 12 months after the date of hire.” As per MOA, “the probationary period may be extended …. if further employee evaluation is deemed necessary for up to six months upon the written recommendation of the Fire Chief and the written approval of the Human Resources Director”. Out of County Considerations for Probationary Firefighters Probationary firefighters for the San Luis Obispo City Fire Department have a comprehensive, busy schedule requiring time and continuity to complete their assigned probationary training. The purpose of the probationary period is for the new employee to obtain required certification and confirm/reinforce job skills and demonstrate personality traits that befit the team atmosphere of being a firefighter. Given a Probationary Firefighter’s level of experience, performance and progress, allowing a single resource “line” or “non-line” assignment may be deemed appropriate. The Probationary Firefighter’s Captain and Battalion Chief have the latitude to decide this on a case-by-case basis. The following conditions must be met before a Probationary Firefighter will be allowed to accept a single resource assignment: SAN L UIS OBISPO CITY FIRE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 2001 PROBATIONARY FIREFIGHTER TRAINING R EQUIREMENTS Page 4 of 5 1. They are at least 3 months post hire. 2. They have received a “meets standard” or “acceptable” or “satisfactory” rating on their most recent quarterly evaluation. 3. They have received documented training on the position being offered, as well as an orientation on how to function as an out-of-county (or out of City in-County) single resource. 4. They have their Captain’s (Supervisor’s) approval to accept the assignment. 5. They have their BC’s approval to accept the assignment. The other type of assignment which is beneficial to the new employee and department is a strike team assignment. A probationary employee can gain valuable experience under the direct supervision of a company officer on an out-of-county assignment. This opportunity allows the probationary employee to work in a team atmosphere within a pressure filled environment while gaining valuable firefighting experience. On the other hand it allows the supervisor and other members to evaluate the probationary employee in said environment and within the team concept. After considering the reasoning above the San Luis Obispo City Fire Department may allow probationary employees to go on strike team assignments as part of an engine company. In the event the Probationary Firefighter in question is an “Entry- level” firefighter hire, the individual will be limited to serving on engine company based assignments during the term of his probation. He/she will not be allowed to accept line and non-line single resource assignments. San Luis Obispo Fire Department Basic Skills Performance Evolution Intent The intent of the basic skills evolution is as follows: 1. Furnish the framework to facilitate practicing the myriad of manipulative skills necessary 2. to field effective emergency response personnel. 3. Provide a mechanism by which personnel are compared as to time and quality and performance of the evolution. Standard Performance: 12 minutes. Time starts from the tailboard of the engine, in full turnouts and SCBA. Mask will be donned just prior to climbing the ladder to the second floor. Time stops when the entire rescue mannequin is across the finish line. Recruit will be SAN L UIS OBISPO CITY FIRE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 2001 PROBATIONARY FIREFIGHTER TRAINING R EQUIREMENTS Page 5 of 5 rated based on performance (minimum 85% accuracy) as well as time standard. Tactical Objectives Refer to manipulative test for greater detail 1. Remove 4-inch hose from the hose bed of the engine and drag to the hydrant located 140 feet from the engine. Connect the hose to, and open, the hydrant. 2. Remove the 14-foot roof ladder from the engine and place it against the building 150 feet away. Remove the 24-foot extension ladder and extend it to the second floor window of the same building. 3. Return to the engine. Remove and carry the 1-1/2" wyed pack to the base of the 24-foot extension ladder. Drop the wyed pack and don your SCBA mask. With the nozzle of one 1-1/2" wyed line over your shoulder, and the Captain's rope in one hand, climb the extension ladder to the second-floor window. Upon entering the window, pull up 50 feet of working hose-line. Then drop the rope bag out the window to the ground. The proctor will tie the chain saw to the rope. The chain saw will be pulled up to the second floor. 4. Proceed to the ventilation/roof prop with the chain saw. With an ax provided by the proctor, sound the roof for safety and location of roof rafters. In the designated area cut a 2 ft. x 3 ft. hole with the chain saw. Next, cut a 2 ft. x 3 ft. hole with an axe (Proctor provides axe). Upon completion of these tasks, exit the structure via the ladder in the second floor window. 5. On the ground is a charged 1-3/4" transverse line. Pick up the charged 1-3/4" hose line and drag the hose into the building to a point 50 feet from the start of the nozzle. Drop the nozzle at this point. 6. Drag the rescue dummy out of the building to the point indicated on the ground 50 feet Away. Revisions Revisions to this policy shall be according to PP 4808. Date Revision L3523 President Fire Chief 08/09/2015 Revised Approved Approved 7/20/26 Reformat Lokkart Harris SAN L UIS OBISPO CITY FIRE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 4402 EMPLOYEE E VALUATIONS Page 1 of 2 Employee Evaluations Good supervisory practices include the use of employee evaluations. Evaluations serve many purposes; the most important of which includes: an opportunity for good feedback/communications between the supervisor and the employee, reward for jobs well done, directing employees in areas of weakness and pay increase documentation. In order to facilitate the efficient handling of the ever-growing number of employee evaluations which must be done yearly, the Chief, after input from Fire Department officers and staff, has directed that January and February be the months that all supervisors will evaluate employees. Outlying Captains will complete evaluations by the last day in January. The Headquarters Station Captain and all Battalion Chiefs will complete all evaluations by the last day in February. (Two months is allowed due to the number of evaluations that must be completed by these supervisors.) The exception to this policy would be probationary employees and employees in a "Y" rated status. Probationary employees and those in a "Y" rated status shall have quarterly evaluations performed by their immediate supervisor. Probationary employees include probationary firefighters, probation engineers, probationary captains, and probationary battalion chiefs. The exception to this quarterly eval requirement is in regard to new hire probationary firefighters, who will be provided performance evaluations every 4 months ( as opposed to every 3 months) to align with transitions in supervision for the first 12 months. Typically, new hire probationary Firefighters are rotated through 3 different Captains in their first 12 months. The Deputy Chief will evaluate Battalion Chiefs in January along with all other Administrative staff members. Time will be scheduled for Captains to work on evaluations and this will become a scheduled item on the annual calendar. See attached City guidelines for performance appraisals that should be reviewed before starting the annual appraisals. Evaluation forms for Fire Captain and Firefighter/Fire Engineer are located in G:\Common Forms Evaluations. Human resources offers guides to evaluations, including conducting a pre evaluation, forms can be found in the following locations to assist in the evaluation process: • T:\Human Resources\Forms\Evaluation Forms\Performance Evaluation Guide.pdf • T:\Human Resources\Forms\Evaluation Forms\Pre Evaluation Form.pd[ • T:\Human Resources\Forms\Evaluation Forms\FD Evaluation Forms SAN L UIS OBISPO CITY FIRE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 4402 EMPLOYEE E VALUATIONS Page 2 of 2 When a captain completes his rough draft of the employee evaluation he will then send it to his Battalion Chief to be proof read and to offer any guidance in the evaluation. Once the Battalion Chief has reviewed the employee's evaluation he will then email it back to the appropriate captain with his findings and suggestions. Revisions Revisions to this policy shall be according to PP 4808. Date Revision L3523 President Fire Chief 02/15/2019 Add Revision Box Approved Approved 7/22/26 Reformat Lokkart Harris SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY FIRE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 4407 UNIFORMS Page 1 of 16 It is very important for all members of the organization to present a professional, uniform image to the public we serve. It is the desire of the Department to have a uniform professional look when responding to calls or when engine companies are providing service to the public. This document is broken into six sections: Full-Time Suppression Personnel, Full-Time Prevention Personnel, Supervising Fire Mechanic, Emergency Manager, MCU Caseworker, and Fire Intern. Full-Time Suppression Personnel Each Suppression employee receives a semi-annual uniform allowance to purchase and maintain the specified uniform inventory. It is the responsibility of every member to maintain this inventory and to keep his/her components in serviceable, presentable condition. Worn, faded, or frayed uniforms shall be discarded, and new uniforms purchased. Faded uniforms identified by a captain or chief officer shall be replaced. Uniform life span averages 2-3 years. Safety boots, badges, name tags, etc., shall be repaired or replaced by the Department, following approval by the shift battalion chief. All new employees are expected to have a full complement of Class A and Class B uniforms prior to ending probation. It is the responsibility of the station captain to ensure that his/her crew adheres to the guidelines whenever possible. This should not be a problem between 0800 and 1800 hrs., as there is only one uniform, the Class “B” Uniform. During the hours of 1800 to 0800, the Department t-shirt can be worn. It is the captain’s responsibility to make sure everyone on his/her crew is wearing the same shirt. Uniform pants or turnout pants are left to the discretion of the captain, however, turnouts and PPE must not be worn or stored within living spaces of the station. Association Store SLOFD Local 3523 has been given a locked storage space at station 1 to serve as a uniform shop for all employees. To maintain a standard uniform throughout the department the Association Uniform Shop will supply shirts, shorts, sweats, jackets, hats, and other uniform items except for Class A and B Uniforms. It is expected that employees purchase items through the Association Shop to maintain a consistent uniform presence throughout the department. Class “B” Uniform (Suppression) This uniform is to be worn from the hours of 0800 to 1800 daily and anytime the Firefighter leaves the station. Exceptions to this occur during designated physical fitness time, station/equipment maintenance, recovering from an incident, inside the station while not in the view of the public, or any activity or training that may damage the badge shirt. The navy blue t-shirt may be worn for these activities or responding to emergencies (in conjunction with the appropriate PPE) during the performance of these activities. It is also expected that Firefighters wear their uniform to all meetings and training when being compensated. SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY FIRE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 4407 UNIFORMS Page 2 of 16 Chief Officer - Class “B” Uniform (Suppression) Jacket: Black 5.11 Tactical, Style number 48099 (Range Masters) Last name stitched on right chest in ½” white lettering all caps. Fire department patch sewn on both sleeves following spec by approved vendor, no logo on left chest. Black Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket (BLK 84212) Apparel Logo 1 embroidered on right chest with last name embroidered on left chest in ½” white lettering all caps. No shoulder patches. Shirt: Black Workrite, Style number 730NX45 (Short Sleeve) 735NX45 (Long Sleeve) BK Department patch sewn on both sleeves ½” below the shoulder seam. Pants: Black Workrite (Regular weight #400 NMX 75NB, Full cut #402 NMX 75NB). T-shirt: Black, 100% cotton or approved blend, crew neck. American Apparel or equivalent with “San Luis Obispo City Fire” silk-screened by approved vendor following spec. Tie: Black. Accessories: • Belt: black leather, 1-½” basket weave design. • Scissors/EMS pouches, folding knives, etc., are optional; they must match the belt color. • Pen • Department-issued “appropriate-for-rank” badge. • Department-issued gold collar tabs disc type. • Department-issued gold buckle. • Department-issued nameplate worn along the top edge of the right breast pocket. The nameplate will be a satin gold 5/8” x 2-½” plate with no border. Centered will be the individual’s last name in ¼” black lettering. Captain/Engineer/Firefighter - Class “B” Uniform Shirt: Navy blue Workrite 730 NMX 45NB (Short Sleeve) 735NX75 (Long Sleeve) Do not order midnight blue., SLOFD patch on both sleeves, ½” from the seam. Patch provided by Department. Medics are to wear the SLOFD Paramedic Rocker patch. Pants: Navy blue Workrite (Regular weight #400 NMX 75NB, Full cut #402 NMX 75NB). T-shirt: Navy blue, 100% cotton or approved blend, crew neck. American Apparel or equivalent with “San Luis Obispo City Fire” silk-screened by approved vendor following spec. Jacket: Navy Blue, 5.11 Tactical, Style Number 48300, Name stitched on right chest with fire department patch sewn on both sleeves following spec by approved vendor, no logo on left chest. SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY FIRE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 4407 UNIFORMS Page 3 of 16 Navy Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket (CNY 84212) Department Logo on right chest with last name embroidered on left chest in white lettering all caps. No shoulder patches. Sweatshirts are not to be worn with Class B uniforms. Footwear: Department-issued boots will be approved and purchased by the SLOFD individual tasked with this assignment. The list of approved boots is listed under the boot vendor attached to the end of this policy. No other station boots will be allowed unless approved by the ER BC. Station boots must remain zipped up or tied with pants pulled over the ankle support of the boots. Collar Brass: Accessories: • Belt - black leather, 1-¾” basket weave design. • Scissors/EMS pouches, folding knives, etc., are optional; they must match the belt color. • Pen. • Department-issued “appropriate-for-rank” badge. Department-issued 7/8” round collar tabs. Placed in the corner of the collar, ¼” from each side, 1” from the point of the collar with bugles pointed toward the tip of the collar for Captains. Class “A” Uniform (Fire Suppression) Wearing the Class-A uniform is an opportunity for all members of our department to look their best and show their pride in this organization. The following list constitutes appropriate use of the Class A uniform: • Chief’s inspection. • Formal community recognition ceremonies (such as the Mason’s Public Safety Awards Banquet). • Funeral’s. • Promotional ceremonies. • Promotional testing (other than those assessment centers, such as pumping practical, which are better suited for a work uniform). • Any other time a Chief Officer deems appropriate. SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY FIRE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 4407 UNIFORMS Page 4 of 16 Chief Officer- Class “A” Uniform (Fire Suppression) Jacket: Flying Cross (17B8696C) 55% Polyester, 45% wool, double-breasted dress coat with two gold stripes on sleeves for Battalion Chiefs, Four gold stripes for Deputy Chief, and Five Gold Stripes for Fire Chief. Nameplates shall be the same style and description as the Class “B” Uniform and placed on the opposite side of the badge, middle of the badge in height, not hindered by the lapel. As an option you may wear a silver (Captain) or gold (Chief Officer) “Years of Service Pin” (Maltese Crosses) for every five years of professional, full-time service. The “Years of Service Pin(s)” are to be placed on the left sleeve, centered, ½” above the rank indicating stripes, facing away from the body as the sleeve hangs when an individual stands at attention. Shirt: Flying Cross (74S5100) white shirt with badge tab. Military pressed without epilates. Department patch sewn on both sleeves ½” below the seam. Collar tabs are crossed bugle discs. The nameplate is placed opposite side of the badge, along the top edge of the right pocket. The nameplate is the same style and description as on the Class “B” Uniform. Pants: Flying Cross (28P8696) 55% polyester, 45% wool, black dress trousers. T-shirt: 100% cotton, white, V-neck. Tie: Black tie with plain gold tie-clasp. Hat: White hat, black bill, with gold band. Belt: Smooth texture, 1-½” black belt. Boots: Black dress shoes or station boots with high gloss shine. Badges: Badges and hat badges are provided by the Department. Collar Tabs: Department-issued gold collar tabs (1” round for jacket and white shirt) placed in the corner of the collar, ¼” from each side, 1” from the point of the collar with bugles pointing towards the tip of the collar. Chief Officer Class “A” SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY FIRE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 4407 UNIFORMS Page 5 of 16 Captain – Class “A” Uniform (Fire Suppression) Jacket: Flying Cross (17B8696C) 55% Polyester, 45% wool, double-breasted dress coat with two silver bands on sleeves with fire department patch sewn on both sleeves by approved vendor per department spec. The nameplate will be a silver 5/8” x 2-½” plate with no border. Centered will be the individual’s last name in ¼” black lettering by approved vendor per department spec placed on the opposite side of the badge, middle of the badge in height, not hindered by the lapel. As an option you may wear a silver (Captain) or gold (Chief Officer) “Years of Service Pin” (Maltese Crosses) for every five years of professional, full-time service. The “Years of Service Pin(s)” are to be placed on the left sleeve, centered, ½” above the rank indicating stripes, facing away from the body as the sleeve hangs when an individual stands at attention. Shirt: Flying Cross (74S5100) white shirt with badge tab. Military pressed without epilates. Department patch sewn on both sleeves ½” below the seam. Collar tabs are uncrossed bugle discs. The nameplate is placed opposite side of the badge, along the top edge of the right pocket. The nameplate is the same style and description as on the Class “B” Uniform. Pants: Flying Cross (28P8696) 55% polyester, 45% wool, black dress trousers. T-shirt: 100% cotton, white, V-neck. Tie: Black tie with silver tie-clasp. Hat: White hat, with black bill, with silver band. Belt: Smooth texture, 1-½” black belt. Boots: Black dress shoes or station boots with high gloss shine. Badges: Badges and hat badges are provided by the Department. Collar Tabs: Department-issued silver collar tabs (1” round for jacket and white shirt) placed in the corner of the collar, ¼” from each side, 1” from the point of the collar with bugles pointing towards the tip of the collar. Captain Class “A” SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY FIRE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 4407 UNIFORMS Page 6 of 16 Engineer / Firefighter Class “A” Engineer / Firefighter Class “A” Engineer/Firefighter – Class “A” Uniform Shirt: Sinatra MFG (Los Angeles City Spec 213-747-1610) Call Sinatra and order the following: LA City Spec, long sleeve medium weight black wool with functional sports collar, white buttons, western back, 1 pocket left side no flap, no epilates with two shoulder patches. Nameplates will be silver 5/8” x 2-½” plates with no border. Centered will be the individual’s last name in ¼” black lettering by approved vendor per department spec placed on the opposite side of the badge, even in height with the middle of the badge. As an option you may wear a silver “Years of Service Pin” (Maltese Crosses) for every five years of professional, full-time service. The “Years of Service Pin(s)” are to be placed on the left sleeve, ½” above the cuff. The first pin is to be placed on the edge of the wrist slit opening. Additional pins are to be placed ½” forward of the previous pin. Pants: Sinatra MFG (Los Angeles City Spec) Basic medium-weight black wool. T-shirt: 100% cotton, blue. Tie: Black tie with silver tie-clasp. Hat: Black hat. Belt: Smooth texture, 1-½” black belt. Boots: Dress shoes or station boots with high gloss shine. Badges: Badges and hat badges are provided by the Department. SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY FIRE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 4407 UNIFORMS Page 7 of 16 Full-Time Fire Prevention Personnel Each Prevention Inspector receives a semi-annual uniform allowance to purchase and maintain the specified uniform inventory. It is the responsibility of every member to maintain this inventory and to keep his/her components in serviceable, presentable condition. Worn, faded, or frayed uniforms shall be discarded, and new uniforms purchased. Safety boots, badges, name tags, etc., shall be repaired or replaced by the Department, following approval by the Fire Marshal. Fire Prevention Personnel are expected to wear Class B uniforms on all fire inspections, fire investigations (or proper PPE), and any official public business. Class “B” Uniform (Fire Prevention, Fire Marshal) Shirt: Flying Cross brand uniform shirt, short sleeve, white in color, style # 74S5100 or long-sleeve white, style # 24N5100. SLOFD patch on both sleeves, ½” from the seam. Patch provided by Department. A white T-shirt shall be worn under a white uniform shirt. Pants: Black Workrite (Men’s regular weight #400 NMX 75 BK, Women’s full cut #402 NMX 75 BK). Jacket: Black Blauer 9300Z Black, 5.11 Tactical, Style Number 48300, Name stitched on right chest with fire department patch sewn on both sleeves following spec by approved vendor, no logo on left chest. Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket (CNY 84212) Department logo on right chest with last name embroidered on left chest in white lettering all caps. No shoulder patches. Footwear: Safety Boots - black with steel toe and shank, polishable. Station boots must remain zipped up or tied with pants pulled over the ankle support of the boots. Accessories: • (Optional) Straight black-tie Velcro (tear-away), # Veltie-1-BK 18 inch, or # Veltie-2-BK 20 inch, or cross tie, black, #Cross tie-1-BK. • Belt - black leather, 1 ½” width smooth design (model 6010). • Department-issued belt buckle. • Nameplate, satin silver for prevention personnel and gold for Fire Marshall, size 5/8” x 2 ¼ ”, black lettering, all capital letters, first and last name. • Collar tabs, Fire Marshal only, the department issued gold firefighter scramble (helmet, ladder, pike pole, bugle) 1” round for jacket and shirt placed in the corner of the collar, ¼” from each side, 1” from the point of the collar. Class “A” Uniform (Fire Prevention, Fire Marshal) Shirt: Flying Cross brand uniform shirt, white in color, long-sleeve style # 24N5100. A white T-shirt shall be worn under a white uniform shirt. SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY FIRE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 4407 UNIFORMS Page 8 of 16 Pants: Flying Cross (28P8696) 55% polyester, 45% wool, black dress trousers. Jacket: Flying Cross (17B8696C) 55% Polyester, 45% wool, double-breasted dress coat. Nameplate: Same style and description as the Class “B” Uniform and placed on the opposite side of the badge, middle of the badge in height, not hindered by the lapel. As an option you may wear a silver (Captain) or gold (Chief Officer) “Years of Service Pin” (Maltese Crosses) for every five years of professional, full-time service. The “Years of Service Pin(s)” are to be placed on the left sleeve, centered, ½” above the rank indicating stripes, facing away from the body as the sleeve hangs when an individual stands at attention. Collar Tabs: Fire Marshal only: Department-issued gold collar firefighter scramble (Helmet, ladder, pike pole, bugle) 1” round for jacket and shirt placed in the corner of the collar, ¼” from each side, 1” from the point of the collar. Hat: Fire Marshal only: White hat, with black bill, with gold band. Footwear: Dress shoes, black, with high gloss shine or safety boots, black, polishable. Accessories: • (Optional) Straight black-tie Velcro (tear-away), # Veltie-1-BK 18 inch, or # Veltie-2-BK 20 inch, or cross tie, black, #Cross tie-1-BK. • Belt - black leather, 1 ½” width smooth design (model 6010). • Department-issued belt buckle. • Nameplate, satin silver, size 5/8” x 2 ½”, black lettering, all capital letters, last name only. Additional Uniform Items (Fire Prevention) Sweatshirt: Zippered Station Sweat Shirt: Black or blue (depending on rank) Game Work Wear, SLOFD apparel logo 1 embroidered on front left, last name embroidered on right front, all caps, one-half inch height, white thread. Brush Gear: Nomex IIIA, PGI Inc., Jacket - SLOFD logo silk-screened on back. Pants same brand. To be worn on some emergency incidents and out of county. Rain Gear: Department Issued. SLOFD logo silk-screened on the upper back of the jacket. Issued. For rainy weather. Helmet: OSHA Compliant Department Issued. To be worn on construction sites and some emergency incidents. BDU Pants: To be worn by Fire Investigators on the fire scene. Jumpsuit: Workrite Brand, Nomex, Blue. SLOFD patch on the left shoulder. To be worn on Haz Mat incidents or construction site inspections. SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY FIRE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 4407 UNIFORMS Page 9 of 16 The following additional uniform items for all ranks may be purchased by the employee at his/her own expense through the association and/or approved vendor: Ball Cap: Department-approved black or blue-billed (baseball) caps with SLOFD embroidered logo are available through the Firefighters’ Association and/or approved vendor. Please refer to Appendix A for approved styles and logos. These shall be maintained in like-new condition. T-shirt: Black or navy blue, 100% cotton or approved blend, crew neck. SLOFD logo silk- screened on the left front and in the back. Available through the Firefighters’ Association and/or approved vendor. Sweatshirt: Black or navy blue, 100% cotton or approved equivalent, crew neck, zippered or hooded sweatshirt. SLOFD logo silk-screened on the left front and in the back by approved vendor following spec. Polo Shirt: Colors: white, red, or black, with apparel logo 1 embroidered on left, last name of the employee on right, lettering 1/2” height, all capital letters. Polo shirts may be worn by all Prevention personnel, based on supervisor approval, for any of the following events: public education, conferences, training classes, Friday office attire, and additional special events as directed by the Fire Marshal. Supervising Fire Mechanic The Fire Mechanic receives a semiannual uniform allowance to purchase and maintain uniform inventory. It is the responsibility of the Fire Mechanic to maintain this inventory and keep his/her components in serviceable, presentable condition. It is understood that work performed by the Fire Mechanic would often soil Class B uniforms and it is up to the discretion of the Fire Mechanic when it’s appropriate to wear department t-shirts and coveralls when maintaining apparatus. Shirt: Navy blue Workrite 730 NMX 45NB (Short Sleeve) 735NX75 (Long Sleeve) Do not order midnight blue., SLOFD patch on both sleeves, ½” from the seam, and SLOFD Senior Technician Rocker patch. Patches provided by the Department. Pants: Navy blue Workrite (Regular weight #400 NMX 75NB, Full cut #402 NMX 75NB). Cargo Pant as approved by Deputy Chief for working on apparatus. T-shirt: Navy blue, 100% cotton or approved blend, crew neck. American Apparel or equivalent with “San Luis Obispo City Fire” silk-screened by approved vendor following spec. Jacket: Navy Blue, 5.11 Tactical, Style Number 48300, last name stitched on right chest in ½” white lettering all caps. Fire department patch sewn on both sleeves following spec by approved vendor, no logo on left chest. SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY FIRE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 4407 UNIFORMS Page 10 of 16 Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket (CNY 84212). Apparel Logo 1 embroidered on right chest with the last name embroidered on left chest in ½” white lettering all caps. No shoulder patches. Footwear: Department-issued boots will be approved and purchased by the SLOFD individual tasked with this assignment. The list of approved boots listed under boot vendor is attached to the end of this policy. No other station boots will be allowed unless approved by the ER BC. Station boots must remain zipped up or tied with pants pulled over the ankle support of the boots. Accessories: • Belt - black leather, 1-¾” basket weave design. • Scissors/EMS pouches, folding knives, etc., are optional; they must match the belt color. • Pen. • Department-issued “appropriate-for-rank” badge. Emergency Manager Jacket: Black 5.11 Tactical, Style number 48099 (Range Masters) Last Name stitched on right chest in ½” white lettering all caps. Fire department patch sewn on both sleeves following spec by approved vendor, no logo on left chest. Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket (BLK 84212) Apparel Logo 1 embroidered on right chest with last name embroidered on left chest in ½” white lettering all caps. No shoulder patches. Shirt: Black Workrite, Style number 730NX45 (Short Sleeve) 735NX45 (Long Sleeve) BK Department patch sewn on both sleeves ½” below the shoulder seam. Pants: Black Workrite (Regular weight #400 NMX 75NB, Full cut #402 NMX 75NB). T-shirt: Black, 100% cotton or approved blend, crew neck. American Apparel or equivalent with “San Luis Obispo City Fire” silk-screened by approved vendor following spec. Tie: Black. Accessories: • Belt: black leather, 1-½” basket weave design. • Scissors/EMS pouches, folding knives, etc., are optional; they must match the belt color. • Pen. • Department-issued “appropriate-for-rank” badge. • Department-issued silver Collar Tabs- Firefighter Scramble. • Department-issued silver buckle. • Department-issued nameplate worn along the top edge of the right breast pocket. The nameplate will be a silver 5/8” x 2-½” plate with no border. Centered will be the individual’s last name in ¼” black lettering. SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY FIRE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 4407 UNIFORMS Page 11 of 16 MCU Caseworker/Firefighter Firefighter: Firefighter to wear Class B uniform per firefighter spec. Upon approval of the Deputy Chief, firefighters may wear wildland boots. Jacket: Navy 5.11 Tactical, style number 48099 (Range Masters) Last Name stitched on right chest in ½” white lettering all caps. Fire department patch sewn on both sleeves following spec by approved vendor, no logo on left chest. Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket (BLK 84212) apparel logo 1 embroidered on right chest with last name embroidered on left chest in ½” white lettering all caps. No shoulder patches. Pants: Navy BDU pants. Polo Shirt: Navy polo shirt with apparel logo 1 embroidered on left, last name of the employee on right, lettering 1/2” height, all capital letters. Footwear: Safety boots - black with steel toe and shank, polishable. Station boots must remain zipped up or tied with pants pulled over the ankle support of the boots. Upon approval of the Deputy Chief, MCU workers may wear wildland boots. Administration Shirts: Black or Navy polo shirt (with apparel logo 1 embroidered on left, last name of the employee on right, lettering 1/2” height, all capital letters). Pants: At the discretion of the fire chief. Jacket: At the discretion of the fire chief can be customized to match shirt spec. Fire Intern Pants: Navy BDU pants. Polo Shirt: Navy polo shirt (with apparel logo 1 embroidered on left, last name of the employee on right, lettering 1/2” height, all capital letters. Footwear: Safety boots - black with steel toe and shank, polishable. Station boots must remain zipped up or tied with pants pulled over the ankle support of the boots. Accessories: • Belt: black leather, 1-½” basket weave design. • Scissors/EMS pouches, folding knives, etc., are optional; they must match the belt color. SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY FIRE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 4407 UNIFORMS Page 12 of 16 • Pen. Physical Fitness Uniform (All Personnel) Shirt: Navy or Black, 100% cotton or approved blend, crew neck t-shirt (Same as daily uniform t-shirt, purchased through association store). Shirts must be worn at all times while working out. Shorts: 100% cotton shorts or approved blend. SLOFD apparel logo 1 embroidered above left knee. Sweatshirt: Navy or Black, 100% cotton or approved blend, hooded, zippered, or crew neck with SLOFD apparel logo 1 on the left breast and on the back. Purchased through Firefighters Association and/or approved SLOFD vendor. Sweatpants: Navy or Black, 100% cotton or approved blend sweatpants. Purchased through Firefighters Association and/or approved SLOFD vendor. Washable Hat: Navy or Black, approved logo and hat style (See Appendix A). Purchased through Firefighters Association and/or approved SLOFD vendor. To be worn during fitness or training activities where the hat will need to be washed after to maintain a professional appearance. Beanie: Navy or Black, approved logo and hat style (See Appendix A). Purchased through Firefighters Association and/or approved SLOFD vendor. Inclement Weather Attire On days of inclement weather where it is deemed by the Battalion Chief that rain gear or turnout gear/turnout pants would be the appropriate response attire throughout the shift, the workout uniform may be worn throughout the shift; understanding that response to emergencies would be in turnout pants and an appropriate top as deemed by the Captain. The Captain should take into consideration the nature of the emergency and weather conditions (t-shirt, sweatshirt, job shirt, Class “B” Jacket, rain gear, and/or turnout coat). Out of County Uniform It shall be the goal of the individual to represent this Department in a professional and safe manner. The uniform to be worn on Out-of-County assignments shall be relative to the job assigned, whether on the line, on an overhead position in base camp, or an overhead position away from base camp. If an individual or engine company is working a line assignment, they are not to be expected to wear their Class “B” Uniform in base camp. However, if an individual is working a non-line position and their Supervisor requests a Class “B” Uniform to be worn, then it shall be worn. If an individual is on a non-line overhead position and the position is in a Supervisory role or the position dictates a professional appearance, then the Class “B” Uniform shall be worn. Department-issued jackets are available to check out for the duration of an out-of-county assignment but must be checked back in upon return to the duty BC. Gerry Jackets are approved for out-of-county but must follow the same specs as Patagonia Nano Jackets. SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY FIRE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 4407 UNIFORMS Page 13 of 16 Honor Guard Members of the Honor Guard when performing shall wear their Class “A” Uniform, appropriate for rank, white gloves, and a red ascot. Pall Bearers Any member of the Department who is to act as a pallbearer and appear in Fire Department uniform shall wear their Class “A” Uniform and white gloves. Optional Uniform Items Caps: Department-approved (See Appendix) billed caps with the SLOFD logo are available through the Firefighters Association and/or approved SLOFD Vendor. These shall be maintained in like-new condition. Your last name may be embroidered on the back of the cap in ½” block lettering white lettering all ranks. Soiled sweat-stained hats will be pulled out of service. Additional approved styles and brands will be at the discretion of the Battalion Chiefs. Job Shirts: 5.11 Tactical non-fading ¼ zip, style number 72314. They must be navy blue (Black for Chief Officers) and have the SLOFD apparel logo 1 embroidered on the left breast and have your last name embroidered in all caps in white on the right breast in ½” block lettering. Job shirt will not be worn over badge shirt from 0800hrs to 1800hrs in lieu of jacket during cold weather. White Gloves: Will be worn if you are a member of the Color/Honor Guard or a pallbearer. SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY FIRE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 4407 UNIFORMS Page 14 of 16 Gerry Jacket (out of county) 5.11 Class B Jacket Appendix A - Examples of Approved Items Approved Hat Embroidery Approved Jacket, Polo, Short. Sweatpants Embroidery SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY FIRE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 4407 UNIFORMS Page 15 of 16 “SLOFD Apparel Logo 1” Uniform Inventory & Approved Vendors • San Luis Obispo Firefighters Association Per Spec • Range Masters • J. Carrol • Poor Richards Press SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY FIRE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 4407 UNIFORMS Page 16 of 16 Item Qty. ApprovedVendors Workrite Shirt 2 Range Masters Workrite Pants 2 11 Higuera St, Class “B” Jacket Opt. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Class “B” Belt 1 (805) 545-0322 Class “A” Jacket 1 Class “A” Shirt 1 Range Masters has the Uniform Class “A” Pants 1 Policy and Specs for SLOFD Class “A” Belt 1 Class “A” Hat 1 Sinatra MFG (Class A) 213-747- Tie 1 1610 White Gloves 1 T-Shirt 4 Eric Lokkart (SLO FF Association) Shorts 1 All orders placed through Captain Lokkart Per SLOFD Spec Sweatpants 1 Vendors have SLOFD spec and approved artwork. The association now Sweatshirt 1 maintains a large inventory at station 1. Jacket - Optional 1 Range Masters 5.11 Per Spec 11 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (805) 545-0322 Embroidery Poor Richards Press 2226 Beebee St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (805) 543-6844 Boots Trevor Weis SLOFD Approved Station Boots: • Warrington Pro 3003 (AKA Honeywell) • Haix Airpower XR 1 Pro • *Redback Easy Escape HD* with toe cap. (must be approved by ER BC, cannot be worn on any type of fire) Date Revision L3523 President Fire Chief Reviewed by labor and management, add signature box 10.2023