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ARTICLE 14 <br /> UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT <br /> 14 .01 The Employer will allot sufficient funds per employee per year for trousers (style to be <br /> determined by management), shirts, t-shirts, short-sleeve and long-sleeve polo shirts, shoes, <br /> hats, windbreakers, winter jackets, jumpsuits, cap, badge and name plate. The Employer also <br /> will provide protective clothing and devices; bunker coat and bunker pants made of Nomex <br /> or similar material, boots, helmets, shatter-resistant face shield, gloves, safety glasses for <br /> welding and metal cutting, and any other safety equipment deemed necessary by <br /> management. <br /> 14.02 Uniforms and protective clothing shall be worn, and devices used, in accordance with <br /> District rules and this Agreement. The aforementioned items shall be replaced upon being <br /> lost, or becoming worn or damaged as determined by management. All items to be replaced <br /> must be returned to the Department before new items will be issued. Employees shall be <br /> responsible for the replacement cost for any lost items, or items damaged through the <br /> employee ' s negligence . Whenever practical, replacement will be made on the said <br /> employee's scheduled shift. <br /> 14.03 The Employer will provide bed linens, consisting of pillow cases, fitted sheets and flat <br /> sheets. Such linens shall be replaced on an annual basis. <br /> 14.04 For Fire/Rescue personnel, the following station/work uniform policy will apply: <br /> A. Class A dress shirts will be worn to and from work as well as any planned <br /> out-of-station activity, i. e. , in-service inspections, public assembly, running <br /> errands, or when station tours are scheduled. <br /> B . Light gray polo shirts (poly/cotton blend) will be worn around the station <br /> during vehicle and equipment checks, in-station projects, cleaning, and also <br /> on emergency calls that arise during the duty day. <br /> 21 <br />