Civil Defence Ireland - Uniforms

Uniforms

Following a redesign of the uniform in recent years there are now two main standard configurations of uniforms within the organisation, namely the Workwear Uniform and the Service Dress No. 1 Uniform. All members of the organisation are issued with the standard Workwear uniform consisting:

• Boots
• Bump Hat (Baseball Cap)
• Hi-Viz Vests
• Navy Combat Trousers
• Navy Open Necked Shirt
• Navy Waterproof Trousers
• Orange and Navy Waterproof Jackets
• Soft Shell Long Sleeved Jackets
• White Wicking T-Shirt

Also as a change from the normal practice within some areas of the organisation, instructions now clearly outline such uniform rules as "Badges/Decorations or any other items CANNOT be worn or attached to any item of the Workwear Uniform i.e. shirt, t-shirt, waterproof jacket, soft shell jacket."

The No.1 Dress Uniform, is worn at certain occasions under the direction of the local Civil Defence Officer. The core components of the No. 1 Dress Uniform are:

• Navy Tunic
• Navy Trousers/Skirt
• White Long Sleeve Shirt
• Plain Navy Clip-on Tie
• White Lanyard
• Black Laced Footwear and Black Socks
• Cap/Beret (Officers wear a peaked cap in place of the beret.)

These core components are supplemented by some additional components for particular occasions such as White Gloves, White belt etc. as directed by the Civil Defence Officer.

While these are the main two configurations of uniforms there are also a number of other configurations for different specialist areas. For example members of the Auxiliary Fire Service are issued with firefighting jackets/trousers, gloves, fire boots and firefighter's helmets. Members of the rescue service wear a jumpsuit and safety boots/helmets. Members of the Water Rescue Unit are issued with drysuits, water rescue helmets and Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs).