True or False: Baseball style caps are the only portion of the department issued uniform that is allowed to be worn off duty.

The statement is true because department policies often specify uniform regulations for when members are on duty versus off duty. In many fire departments, the baseball-style cap is designed as a casual representation of the department that can be worn outside of work without compromising professionalism or wearing components that may imply active duty status. This approach allows department members to display pride in their affiliation without the full uniform that would typically signify their role while on duty.

In contrast, other elements of the uniform are generally reserved for official duties to maintain a clear distinction between on-duty and off-duty status. Therefore, the specific allowance of the baseball-style cap for off-duty wear highlights a flexibility in the uniform policy designed to support camaraderie and department spirit among personnel when they are not actively working.