{"id":2741,"date":"2019-12-07T16:46:32","date_gmt":"2019-12-07T16:46:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/?p=2741"},"modified":"2019-12-07T16:46:33","modified_gmt":"2019-12-07T16:46:33","slug":"bugles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/bugles\/","title":{"rendered":"Fire Department Bugles: A Simple Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever seen a firefighters badge you may have noticed what looks like bugles, but what is the history and meaning behind fire department bugles?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every fire crew member has a defined place within the\nservice as part of a strong hierarchy. Each rank has its own badge with\ndifferent symbols. If you are new to the firefighting profession, or about to\napply, you may be interested to know what the different badges mean. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What are those items in the image and why are they called bugles? How many can you wear and where did the image come from?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, I will provide a quick guide on the subject\nto help clear up some of the confusion over the symbol. Yes, technically, they\nare trumpets rather than bugles and, yes, we will debate the correct term for a\nlong time to come. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I want to look at the significance of the item, rather than\nthe name, with its role in communications and as a status symbol in the\nservice. From there, I will discuss some of the ways that you\u2019ll be wearing bugles\non your uniform. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66061749d6253\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66061749d6253\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/bugles\/#What_is_a_%E2%80%9Cbugle%E2%80%9D_anyway\" title=\"What is a \u201cbugle\u201d\nanyway?\">What is a \u201cbugle\u201d\nanyway?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/bugles\/#The_history_and_meaning_behind_fire_department_bugles\" title=\"The history and\nmeaning behind fire department bugles\">The history and\nmeaning behind fire department bugles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/bugles\/#So_what_does_this_have_to_do_with_the_bugles_on_firefighter_badges\" title=\"So, what does this\nhave to do with the bugles on firefighter badges? \">So, what does this\nhave to do with the bugles on firefighter badges? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/bugles\/#The_development_of_the_iconic_bugle_for_firefighters\" title=\"The development of the iconic bugle for firefighters \">The development of the iconic bugle for firefighters <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/bugles\/#Not_all_firefighters_wear_bugles\" title=\"Not all firefighters wear bugles\">Not all firefighters wear bugles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_%E2%80%9Cbugle%E2%80%9D_anyway\"><\/span><strong>What is a \u201cbugle\u201d\nanyway?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First of all, I need to point out that some people do have a\nproblem with the use of the term bugle to describe the instruments used \u2013 both\nthose used on-scene and those depicted in the insignia of a firefighter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If we want to be technical about it, firefighters haven\u2019t\never used bugles in the traditional sense. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bugles as musical instruments were, and in some cases still\nare, used in military settings. The items used in the old days of firefighting\nwere actually speaking trumpets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, that doesn\u2019t have quite the same impact and grandeur,\ndoes it? They are traditionally known as bugles and I will use both terms as is\nappropriate in this guide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_history_and_meaning_behind_fire_department_bugles\"><\/span><strong>The history and\nmeaning behind fire department bugles<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Communication is essential between firefighters during a\nmajor incident. Not only does everyone on scene need their initial\ninstructions, but they all also need to be able to talk to each other during\nemergencies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a lot of things that could go wrong during an\noperation in the blink of an eye and everyone needs to adapt in a safe,\ncohesive manner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Radios are a good starting point for instructions from\nsuperiors to those in the fire or in the trucks. Hand signals are also\nessential in the fire when it is too noisy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is hard to imagine a time without radio communication.\nOur radio allows us to warn others about dangers in a building, talk strategy\nand signal in distress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two-way radios are a part of every fire truck to gain\ninstructions enroute to an incident and to make sure that all units are on the\nsame page. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In recent decades, this technology has progressed considerably with digital models with less interference. But these devices are a fairly modern idea. Two-way radios only made their way into all stations across the country in the 1950s. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before that, there was a reliance on telegraph systems\ninstead. Large fireboxes with cables and keys would send out coded messages to\nstations to alert them about fires and call for assistance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stations would train operators to give and receive the\nmessages, but there was no way to communicate with trucks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This also left no way of communicating between firefighters\non the scene of a fire. However, early crews from the 1800s had the right idea.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Previously, those in command had no choice but to shout\ninstructions to firefighters before and during the operation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to do so was through a speaking trumpet. Think\nof it a little like an old-fashioned megaphone with no way to amplify the sound\nof the voice but the shape of the conical structure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They worked well enough for attracting people to circus\nevents and attractions, so they would be enough to relay instructions to the\ncrew. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It might sound comical to us now to image this occurring at\na major fire. However, you have to remember that there wasn\u2019t much else\navailable back in the 1800s. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_what_does_this_have_to_do_with_the_bugles_on_firefighter_badges\"><\/span><strong>So, what does this\nhave to do with the bugles on firefighter badges? <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is all about the chain of command. Don\u2019t think about the bugle so much as a communication device these days but as a symbol of superiority and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"ranks within the fire department (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/fire-department-ranks-and-structure-a-complete-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\">ranks within the fire department<\/a>. (Click the link for our guide to the ranks and structure of fire departments)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It isn\u2019t about the instrument that was used to amplify those\ninstructions but the rank of the man doing so. The trumpet used during these\ncalls would always stay in possession of the officer in charge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was his responsibility and typically hung from his neck\nalone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In many ways, it was a symbol of his superior rank. As\nstatus symbols go, it does help to have something big and loud that you can\nshow off. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, there is a similar chain of command. Every\nfirefighter follows the orders of their lieutenant and makes sure to follow all\ninstructions as they develop at the scene. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, there are also stories about fire department\nspeaking trumpets being corked up for used as drinking vessel or used as a\nmakeshift weapon in times of conflict. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But then, this was the 19th century so they probably weren\u2019t\nas strict on drinking on the job or about their conduct. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of these tales may be exaggerated for effect. But, you\nhave to imagine that a large blunt instrument like a speaking trumpet could be\nuseful when dealing with potentially violent members of the public \u2013 or\npotential violent firefighters from competing stations in some cases. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ceremonial presentation trumpets also emerged. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The significance of the trumpet evolved with time and there\nwere two different types created. There was the plain trumpet that was used for\nday-to-day work with the service. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There was no point in embellishing this trumpet too much if\nit was little more than a functional tool and there was the potential for\ndamage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then there was a more ornate version referred to as a\npresentation trumpet with much more intricate detail and designs. These were\nawarded to personnel like medals of honor to commemorate the duties of that officer.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometime companies would also use them as prizes in\ncompetitions with other departments. You may see some of these items in cases\nin your fire department if they are great historical or sentimental\nsignificance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_development_of_the_iconic_bugle_for_firefighters\"><\/span><strong>The development of the iconic bugle for firefighters<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In time, that symbol of superiority would go to be used on\nthe badges of firefighters to signify their rank within the department. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The strict <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"hierarchy of the fire service (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/fire-department-ranks-and-structure-a-complete-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\">hierarchy of the fire service<\/a>, with all its different ranks, means that firefighters on each level can showcase their position with their own badge or insignia on their uniform. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you get promoted through the ranks, it is an honor to earn a new badge that depicts this achieve and to wear it with pride. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Firefighter:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you think that you are going to get to wear a bugle on\nyour uniform once you become a fully qualified firefighter, then you\u2019re out of\nluck. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some probationary firefighters may hope that they will get\nto have one as a symbol of their graduation into full service. But, this isn\u2019t\nthe case. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You see, firefighters don\u2019t historically have any need for a\nbugle. They were the tools of commanding officers only. So, it makes sense that\nyou would need to be promoted further to earn that badge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Lieutenant:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t actually get to wear a bugle on your uniform until\nyou reach the role of lieutenant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you rise through the ranks as a firefighter, you gain\nmore trumpets on your badge. In some ways, this single bugle on the uniform of\nthe lieutenant is perhaps the most significant as it best reflects the original\nspeaking trumpet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The lieutenant has much the same role, guiding his crew and\ngiving instructions on how to deal with the situation at hand. A real speaking\ntrumpet would be highly impractical these days, so it is nice to have one\nstitched into the fabric as a reminder of this duty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Captain:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A captain has two bugles side by side like gold bars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This shows a simple progression in the system where you get\nan extra image on your badge to signal your promotion. At this point, it all\nmakes a lot of sense. But, from there, it can get a bit confusing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Battalion Chief:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some battalion chiefs will have three bugles, this time\ncrossed over in a star-like shape. Others will have two crossed bugles instead.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The design depends on the hierarchy in the department and the number of other officers between them and the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"fire chief (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/fire-chief-interview\/\" target=\"_blank\">fire chief<\/a>. If there are still other assistant chiefs and other, higher roles than the two crossed bugles will be used. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means that you don\u2019t have the same number of bugles as\nyour superior. But, the crossed design shows that you have progressed above\nCaptain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If there is no-one between the chief and the battalion chief,\nthen the battalion chief could have up to four crossed bugles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will all make sense within a department but can look\nodd when you see battalion chiefs from different departments side-by-side. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fire Chief:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The fire chief is the last one in the ranks and therefore\nhas the most bugles on their uniform. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The chief will have five bugles, and this is the absolute\nmaximum, which is probably just as well as five crossed bugles look more like a\nstar than a series of bugles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On that note, some personnel may not wear fire department bugles at all, they may get stars instead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Not_all_firefighters_wear_bugles\"><\/span><strong>Not all firefighters wear bugles<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The use of stars means is that you may not get to wear a\nbugle until much later. Or, chiefs may decide that lower ranks get bugles and\nhigher ranks get stars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, in some department\u2019s stars are used to depict years of\nservice.&nbsp; Where I work, the stars are stitched\nonto the sleeve of your class A uniform and each star indicates 5 years of\nservice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There has also been another interesting debate in recent\ntimes about the direction of bugles on the badge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It seems that some captains have handed out badges with the\nbugles horizontal and many firefighters cannot understand why that would be the\ncase. They should point straight down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In most cases, these badges are sewn into the uniforms of\nfirefighters. It is safer and more cost-effective to have these fabric badges\nand it also allows departments to spell out the rank of the firefighter in\nclear letters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is better for those on-scene that might not be familiar\nwith the crew and need to locate the right people in a hurry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some cases where firefighters will get to wear a\nbadge that is a more formal pin. This is where we see those decorative shapes\nwith the bugles molded into brass. They look much nicer and are most often used\non dress uniforms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, the significance of the fire department bugle for you as a firefighter or hopeful will depend on your aspirations within the fire service and the approach of the department you work for. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may be in a department that is proud of the tradition of\nthe bugle, still uses that name and awards them on promotion right through the\nranks. They may even have the real thing on display somewhere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or, you may be part of a department that discarded the term\nbugle long ago and focuses more on stars on their badges. If it is the latter,\nyou could soon find yourself in line for a promotion where you get to proudly\nwear one of these bugles\/speaking trumpets on your uniform. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever the current viewpoints of your department regarding\nbugle and your potential for wearing them, you have to admit that the history\nof the bugle in the fire service is interesting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only do we have an antique tool that led to the\nevolution of communication devices, but that simple trumpet also became an\niconic symbol for the fire service. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The captains of the 19th century probably would never have guessed that in the 21st century we would be casting fire department bugles in bronze and arguing over their name. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Other resources you may be interested in:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/firefighter-shift-schedules-and-working-hours-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Firefighter Shift Schedules and Working Hours Explained (opens in a new tab)\">Firefighter Shift Schedules and Working Hours Explained<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"History of the Maltese Cross (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/maltese-cross-firefighters\/\" target=\"_blank\">History of the Maltese Cross<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"The Fireman's Prayer: A Simple Guide (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/firemans-prayer\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Fireman&#8217;s Prayer: A Simple Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Can Firefighting Really Cause Cancer? (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/can-firefighting-really-cause-cancer\/\" target=\"_blank\">Can Firefighting Really Cause Cancer?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nycfiremuseum.org\/history_colonial.cfm\">https:\/\/www.nycfiremuseum.org\/history_colonial.cfm<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fasnyfiremuseum.com\/content\/Collections\/fire_equipment_.asp\">https:\/\/www.fasnyfiremuseum.com\/content\/Collections\/fire_equipment_.asp<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve ever seen a firefighters badge you may have noticed what looks like bugles, but what &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Fire Department Bugles: A Simple Guide\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/bugles\/#more-2741\" aria-label=\"Read more about Fire Department Bugles: A Simple Guide\">Read 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