1. The Disaster Response Force
Emergency Services Academy
RESCUE
1122
UNIFORM –
PRESTIGE &
PRIDE
2. 2
Purpose of Wearing Uniform
Rescue 1122 is a Life & Health Care Profession.
A Rescuer’s appearance measures part of his or
her Professionalism.
Proper wear of the uniform is a matter of personal
pride for Rescuers.
Wearing Uniform inducts Uniformity, Discipline &
Pride among the Rescuers which is vital for the
sustainability of any growing Organization.
3. • Rescuers have an individual responsibility
for ensuring their appearance reflects the
highest level of professionalism.
• Leaders, at all levels, have a responsibility
for implementing and applying the
standards contained in this regulation to
ensure the best interests of the Service.
Responsibility of a Rescuer
4. 4
Uniform Regulations
This regulation prescribes the authorization
for wear, composition, and classification of
uniforms, and the occasions for wearing all
personal, optional, and commonly worn
organizational clothing and individual
equipment uniforms.
5. 5
Respect of Uniform
• The highest standards of smartness in uniform
appearance shall be ensured.
• No articles shall protrude from or be visible on the
uniform.
• Civil bags (computer, briefcases, gym & garment etc.)
shall be hand carried only. However, Backpacks and
women shoulder bags shall be worn over either the left or
both shoulders. Only black or red color shall be allowed
with no ornamentation.
• Non faddish corrective glasses and conservative
sunglasses shall be permitted. Plain black retainer straps,
snugly fitted against back of head shall be attached for
prevention and safety during rescue operation.
6. Respect of Uniform (contin..)
• Tinted contact lenses shall be of black or
brown color.
• Appropriate undergarments shall be worn to
preserve the dignity and appearance of the
uniform.
• The officials shall not be allowed to put their
hands in their pockets in uniform.
• Smoking or using tobacco products is
prohibited during walking from point to point
while in uniform.
7. Wearing of Uniform
• All officials of the Service shall wear a
uniform for identification as prescribed in
the rules.
• The uniform shall always be clean, tidy and
well kept.
• The uniform shall be worn while on duty,
official activities and ceremonial functions.
14. Standard uniform of the Service
• Men keep hair clean and groomed. Hair above the ears
and around the neck shall be trimmed from the lower
natural hairline upwards at least 3/4 inch and outward
not greater than 3/4 inch to blend with hairstyle and
bulk of the hair shall not exceed two inches.
• Faddish and outrageous styled including plaited or
braided multicolored hair shall not be authorized.
• Sideburns shall not extend below a point level with the
middle of the ear, of even width (not flared) and end
with a clean shaven horizontal line.
Personal appearance.–
15. • Men shall keep their face shaven unless a waiver is
authorized.
• Mustaches of natural color (black & white) shall be
authorized but shall be kept neatly and closely
trimmed. No portion of the mustache shall extend
below the lip line of the upper lip. It shall not go
beyond a horizontal line extending across the corners
of the mouth and no more than 1/4 inch beyond a
vertical line drawn from the corner of the mouth.
Handlebar mustaches, goatees, eccentricities shall not
be permitted.
16. Standard uniform of the Service
• Finger nails shall be kept clean and not
extend past finger tips. Nail polish is not
authorized and only one ring shall be worn
on the left hand only.
• Earrings/ piercing and body tattoos shall not
be authorized.
• The use of gold, platinum, or other veneers
or caps for purposes of dental
ornamentation shall be prohibited. Dental
braces shall be worn on the advice of
dentist.