Riverside County RACES
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• Overview
• Authorities
• Member Requirements
• RACES Activation
• Operations
• Uniform Regulations
• Suggested Equipment
• Guidelines
• Appendices
  • #1 - RACES Alerting System
  • #2 RACES Communications Systems Test
  • #3 RACES Telephone Numbers
  • #5 Incident Number Requests
  • #6 RACES Job Descriptions
  • #8 Recommended Training
  • #11 Familiarization Exercise
• Glossary
• Abbreviations
• Download Manual

 

Uniform Regulations

Effective as of this manual revision, Riverside County RACES members will be required to meet the following uniform regulations for all events, planned events or active incidents for which a Riverside County incident number has been obtained.  The only exception will be in-place communications drills.  The RACES Executive Council will rule on “gray areas” along with OES direction.

All uniforms apparel will be clean and wrinkle free.

Uniform Shirt and Appropriate Patches

A white uniform shirt, long or short sleeve, will be worn during all RACES activities.  The Riverside County Fire Department OES RACES patch will be sewn on the left shoulder and the RACES patch will be sewn on the right shoulder. Riverside County Fire Department Emergency Services will supply the required patches. –OR-- A white polo shirt with the Riverside County OES RACES logo embroidered over the left chest and the first name initial, last name and call sign embroidered over the right chest.  Either of the above will serve as an official uniform shirt. No other patches/emblems except for the Amateur Radio Emergency Service patch (ARRL Diamond – sewn above the left pocket on the white) may be worn.  A RACES polo shirt of other colors may be worn in lieu of the Uniform shirt during club activities only and not during active incidents. A vender as to where you may obtain the embroidered polo shirts can be obtained from your District E.C. *Exception: Mutual Aid (e.g. Moreno Valley ACES/RACES).

RACES ID Card

The RACES ID Card is to be attached by a suitable clip to the front of the shirt, preferably to the right breast shirt pocket.

Trousers

Trousers will be full length (no shorts or cutoffs) and of a solid, dark blue or black color. For field operations a utility fabric may be used, such as "jeans". A plain leather belt (black) and buckle will be worn.

Protective Outer Garment – Weather

Outer garments (jackets) may be of a solid white, dark blue or black color. The Riverside County Office of Emergency Services (O.E.S.) RACES patch will be sewn on the left shoulder and the RACES patch will be sewn on the right shoulder.  Riverside County Fire Department Office of Emergency Services will supply the required patches.  No other patches/emblems except for the Amateur Radio Emergency Service patch (ARRL Diamond – sewn above the left pocket) may be worn.

Shoes

Shoes or boots appropriate for your assignment. "Athletic style" shoes (i.e. running shoes) should not be worn.

Headgear

A Riverside County Fire Department ball cap or amateur radio cap displaying call sign on front will be sufficient.

Fire Camp

Races Uniform as described above will be worn in camp.

Planned Sanctioned RACES "Non-incident" Events

The RACES uniform (i.e. clothing with patches) will be worn at planned events, special events, and meetings sanctioned by RACES.  Casual wearing of the uniform is inappropriate.  Your RACES ID Card may suffice for casual meetings where a RACES presence is appropriate.  If you request an incident number and are representing RACES you must wear the uniform as described above.  No other clothing will be allowed.