DARIEN FIRE & RESCUE

109.02 - PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

 

General Information

 

A. When any part of the PPE issue becomes worn or damaged, it is the responsibility of the employee to

report it to his/her company officer.

B. In order to maintain a professional appearance with regard to footwear the following standard for uniform shoes shall be adhered to:

Black leather with plain toe boot or shoe that can be polished

Safety shoe meeting ANSI 75 standard with steel toe and shank

No visible logos on instep or toe

Shoes not meeting these standards are not to be worn.

C. Black or navy blue socks must be worn with low quarter shoes.

D. Protective clothing will be issued as follows:

1 Helmet

1 Turnout Coat

1 Pair Turnout Pants

1 Pair Firefighting Gloves

1 Protective Hood

1 Pair Boots

1 Pair Suspenders

 

E. Maintenance of protective clothing will be the responsibility of the person to whom they are issued. Uniforms shall be maintained and of neat appearance at all times.

G. Any person leaving the employment of the Darien Fire Rescue must return all uniforms, protective clothing, equipment and accessories. A member may be assessed a replacement cost for any item that is not returned or is damaged.