Monthly Archives: July 2015

The IAFC’s FRI’s VIP’s will have a chance to show the mettle after receiving a special BUP Faces / Voice Flyer asking them to share the program with their significant others and then doing soemthing to help make it happen. … Continue reading →

People have the misconception that a fire department honor guard uniform has to be very expensive.  What it has to be is differentiated from a department’s regular Class A Dress Uniforms. “Appreciating the truth of the above statement, the Lighthouse … Continue reading →

Even with serious effort, it is difficult to get a handful of Fire Department Honor Guards together for a competition. “I think Fire Department Honor Guard Uniforms are just too expensive for most departments.  That was a  primary driver behind … Continue reading →

The long held way of honoring those in the fires service has the potential of changing for the ‘good’ if the fire service steps up and replaces head bobbing with feet moving. “It is always surprising to experience the reality … Continue reading →

Dress uniforms, long a tradition among paid and municipal fire departments is becoming more common among the smaller and volunteer fire department, as well. “I think one of the primary drivers behind the implementation of dress uniform programs among the … Continue reading →

A Class A Dress Uniform for burial purposes, at no charge to the families requesting one, is on the table and every state is invited to participate. “You’d think every fire department would take advantage of the opportunity to recognize … Continue reading →

Interestingly, honoring the passing of the Silent Generation has found its ‘champions’ in the X Generation. “When we launched the Bereavement Uniform Program, we did so with the idea that the Baby Boomer Generation would take the lead.  That, in … Continue reading →

Merchant Marine Dress Uniforms and accessories (cap devices, shoulder boards, sleeve insignia) are being carried by fewer and fewer stores. “The old guard uniform stores are closing up and are not being replaced and one of the casualties is the … Continue reading →

Most people don’t know the difference between a yacht club flag and a yacht club burgee. “It refers to shape.  A yacht club burgee and triangular or swallow tialed shaped and a flag is generally rectangular”.  Steve Cohen, Pres.

It used to be Bates was the gold standard for high gloss black dress oxfords.  It was the only shoe the military wore.  Not anymore.  The Lighthouse Uniform Company has rolled out its own line of dress shoes that were … Continue reading →