Uniforms and Ge ar Clause Samples

Uniforms and Ge ar. The City shall provide all required uniform, turnout gear, identification, and personal protective equipment at the time the employee begins full-time employment in the fire department. The parties agree that the City shall provide any and all replacements of required uniform, turnout gear, identification and personal protective equipment at the time needed as set forth hereinafter. An employee in need of required uniform, turnout gear, identification, and personal protective equipment or replacement of said items shall contact the quartermaster, whom shall be designated by the fire chief. The quartermaster shall deem if the need exists and then, if there is a need for appropriate items, a requisition shall be forwarded to the quartermaster. Two employees who agree to be assistant quartermasters, appointed by the fire chief, shall assist the quartermaster with processing of inventory and requisitions, distribution of new uniforms and PPE, collection of returned items, and to assure equal representation and accessibility on all three shifts. Within a reasonable timeframe, the requested items shall be delivered to the quartermaster or designated assistant for distribution to the employee. In no reasonable case shall any uniform, turnout gear, identification, or personal protective equipment item that has been deemed to be in need of replacement by the quartermaster or designee be refused when the appropriate written requisition is completed and forwarded to the fire chief or his designee without written reasons why the item requested has not been ordered or will not be delivered in the set forth timely manner. The grievance procedure set forth in this agreement shall be the available method to resolve any disagreements related to the clothing allowance matters. The following items generally describe the regulation uniforms of the St. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Fire Department issued after May 1, 1990, and shall be in accordance with N.F.P.A. Standards. It is further agreed that the style, make, color, and any changes in the minimum uniform requirement or optional clothing may be recommended by the health and safety committee and approved by the fire chief. It is also agreed that any changes approved by the fire chief shall not be unreasonable or unsafe. The minimum uniform requirements are as listed herein: