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Commendation Bars on Class A uniforms

I am looking for some information on commendation bars. I have done some searching online and have found a couple FD's that wear the commendation bars on their Class A uniforms. They have different ribbons for different awards. What does your dept have for ribbons and do they represent? Thanks

Darin

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Permalink Reply by George H. Potter on October 8, 2008 at 10:20am

Darin,

Have you seen any NYPD officers lately? They wear more commendation bars than the the entire Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon.

I would consider the wearing of commendation bars as very positive. They reflect the recognition of actions performed by the bearer; honest heroic actions - rescue, etc. They are not worn as ego showoffs.

Here in Europe it is quite normal that firefighters' actions are recognized by medals, commendations, etc., and they are worn with pride.

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Permalink Reply by Michael D. Wilson CFEI, MDI on October 22, 2008 at 11:22am

Darin,
Did you rec any greaet information on this project? I am going to present this to our Chief's Office also, and would like to know how yours came out.

Michael

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Permalink Reply by Rick on December 10, 2008 at 9:27am

Darin, i see you are asking for some information on commendation bars. Our deaprtment is also wanting to implement this program, I was wandering if maybe you could share what you have gotten. If you can help me out let me know i can give you a fax number or if you can email it to me that would be great also.

Thanks

Rick

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