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What is the main purpose of the Personal Appearance policy in the Hoffman Estates Fire Department?
What is the maximum length of hair allowed for male sworn personnel?
What is the maximum width of sideburns allowed?
Are beards, goatees, or other growths of hair below the upper lip line on the chin or lower jawbone area allowed?
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Can earrings or piercings be worn while on duty?
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What is the pattern requirement for a mustache?
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How often does the Personal Appearance policy need to be re-evaluated?
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What is the maximum number of rings permitted per hand?
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Why is the wearing of jewelry discouraged by Line Personnel?
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Who is responsible for inspecting personnel at daily roll call?
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What type of hairstyle is not permitted?
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What is the procedure for correcting hairstyle problems related to length?
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What happens when the Company Officer or Acting Officer views a violation of this policy?
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Are earrings or piercings permitted while on duty?
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What is the purpose of monitoring personnel's appearance throughout their tour of duty?
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Study Notes
Personal Appearance Policy for Hoffman Estates Fire Department
Purpose
- The policy aims to project a professional image and comply with NFPA standards
- Members represent the Village every time they encounter the public
Male Sworn Personnel
- Hair:
- Must be neatly groomed and not extend below the middle of the uniform collar
- Can extend over the ears but not cover the entire ear
- Unique hair styles or unnatural colors are not allowed
- Sideburns:
- Length shall not extend beyond the tip of each ear lobe
- Width shall not exceed 1¼ inches at the broadest point
- Growth shall not be more than ¼ inch in depth
- Mustache:
- Pattern shall be neatly trimmed
- Hair growth shall not extend past or downward more than ¼ inch beyond the corner of the mouth
- Ends may not be waxed or twisted
- Beards/Goatees:
- Prohibited
- Clean Shaven:
- Except for permitted facial growth, all members shall be clean-shaven
- Jewelry:
- Earrings or piercings will not be worn while on duty
- Necklaces shall not be worn outside or on top of the Department uniform
- Choker types are not permitted
- Rings: no more than two (2) per hand
Female Sworn Personnel
- Hair:
- Shall be cut and/or styled so as not to extend below the middle of the shirt collar
- Unique hair styles or unnatural colors are not allowed
- Hair shall be cut and/or styled in such a manner as to not hang down on the side in a loose manner and hair in front shall not protrude under the uniform hat
- Jewelry:
- Earrings or piercings will not be worn while on duty
- Necklaces shall not be worn outside or on top of the Department uniform
- Choker types are not permitted
- Rings: no more than two (2) per hand
Procedure
- Company Officer or Acting Officer shall inspect all personnel at daily roll call and monitor their appearance throughout their tour of duty
- Upon viewing any violations, the Company Officer or Acting Officer shall direct the noncompliant person to correct the problem area
- Corrections:
- Sideburns, mustache, facial hair, and unique hair styles or color problems shall be corrected immediately
- Hairstyle problems related to length shall be corrected by the next duty shift
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This quiz covers the personal appearance policy for Hoffman Estates Fire Department, including guidelines for male sworn personnel's hair and sideburns, aiming to project a professional image and comply with NFPA standards.
