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WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE
Chief Fire Officers Committee
FIRE & RESCUE SERVICES NORMS & STANDARDS
FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE UNIFORM POLICY Annexure B: Uniform Dress Code
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.
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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.
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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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