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What is the maximum length a mustache may extend below the corners of the mouth?
What is the maximum length a mustache may extend below the corners of the mouth?
- ¾ inch
- ½ inch (correct)
- 1 inch
- 2 inches
Which of the following hairstyles is permitted?
Which of the following hairstyles is permitted?
- Beards or goatees
- Dyed hair in stripes
- Frosted tips in any color
- Naturally colored hair that is dyed (correct)
What is NOT allowed in terms of facial hair for firefighters?
What is NOT allowed in terms of facial hair for firefighters?
- Handlebar mustaches (correct)
- Neatly trimmed mustaches
- Lower lip whiskers
- Mustaches that cover the upper lip
Which type of jewelry is allowed for female members?
Which type of jewelry is allowed for female members?
What must hair restraints match in order to be permissible?
What must hair restraints match in order to be permissible?
Which type of body piercing jewelry is authorized while in uniform?
Which type of body piercing jewelry is authorized while in uniform?
How many rings per hand may a firefighter wear?
How many rings per hand may a firefighter wear?
What is the restriction on sideburns for firefighters?
What is the restriction on sideburns for firefighters?
What is the primary responsibility of supervisors regarding grooming?
What is the primary responsibility of supervisors regarding grooming?
What is stated about members' personal appearance?
What is stated about members' personal appearance?
How should hair be managed according to the guideline?
How should hair be managed according to the guideline?
What guidelines exist for facial hair?
What guidelines exist for facial hair?
What restrictions exist for jewelry according to the guidelines?
What restrictions exist for jewelry according to the guidelines?
What is stated about visible tattoos?
What is stated about visible tattoos?
What is expected of members when reporting to work?
What is expected of members when reporting to work?
What is the purpose of grooming and appearance guidelines?
What is the purpose of grooming and appearance guidelines?
What is expected of members regarding personal hygiene?
What is expected of members regarding personal hygiene?
Who is responsible for the grooming standards of personnel?
Who is responsible for the grooming standards of personnel?
What is a grooming requirement for hair in uniform?
What is a grooming requirement for hair in uniform?
What should be the maximum length of hair when in uniform?
What should be the maximum length of hair when in uniform?
Which of the following is NOT a personal grooming responsibility of members?
Which of the following is NOT a personal grooming responsibility of members?
What is required for hairstyles that exceed four inches in height while in uniform?
What is required for hairstyles that exceed four inches in height while in uniform?
What should all members ensure while representing the department?
What should all members ensure while representing the department?
When must personnel comply with grooming standards?
When must personnel comply with grooming standards?
Who is directly below the Fire Chief in the hierarchy of the Spring Fire Department?
Who is directly below the Fire Chief in the hierarchy of the Spring Fire Department?
What is the effective date of the guideline mentioned?
What is the effective date of the guideline mentioned?
What must be reviewed on 1 Jan. 2025?
What must be reviewed on 1 Jan. 2025?
What is the title of the person who approved the guideline?
What is the title of the person who approved the guideline?
What is one potential consequence of violating the policy?
What is one potential consequence of violating the policy?
What does the latest revision number of the guideline indicate?
What does the latest revision number of the guideline indicate?
What was split from the previous guideline according to the changes list?
What was split from the previous guideline according to the changes list?
How should errors or inconsistencies in the policy be reported?
How should errors or inconsistencies in the policy be reported?
What is the guideline for the appearance of visible tattoos?
What is the guideline for the appearance of visible tattoos?
How should perfume and cologne be worn according to the guideline?
How should perfume and cologne be worn according to the guideline?
What is the guideline for lipstick color?
What is the guideline for lipstick color?
What is the maximum allowed length for fingernails according to the guideline?
What is the maximum allowed length for fingernails according to the guideline?
Which colors are permissible for fingernail polish?
Which colors are permissible for fingernail polish?
What should members do if they choose to wear cosmetics?
What should members do if they choose to wear cosmetics?
Which of the following colors is not acceptable for lipstick?
Which of the following colors is not acceptable for lipstick?
What is the primary purpose of the grooming and appearance guidelines?
What is the primary purpose of the grooming and appearance guidelines?
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Study Notes
Grooming and Appearance Policy
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This policy applies to all Spring Fire Department members and focuses on maintaining a professional and clean appearance while on duty.
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Supervisors are responsible for ensuring their subordinates adhere to grooming standards.
Hair
- Hairstyles should be neat, clean, well-trimmed, properly combed, and always restrained.
- Hair length, fullness, style, and shape should not exceed 4 inches from the scalp.
- Hair should not extend past the bottom of the shirt collar, whether restrained or not.
- Hairstyles should not impede the proper wearing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) or personal safety during emergency operations.
- Hair should be fully covered by the firefighting hood.
- Sideburns should not interfere with the breathing apparatus face piece.
- Hair may be dyed, tinted, or frosted in colors naturally occurring in human hair.
- Non-flammable hair restraints (rubber bands / barrettes) may be worn and should match hair color, or be black or brown, and have no ornamentation.
Facial Hair
- Mustaches are permitted and should be neat and trimmed so the full upper lip is exposed.
- Mustaches cannot extend more than ½” below the corners of the mouth.
- Facial hair must not restrict the positive inner seal of the breathing apparatus face piece.
- Beards and goatees are not permitted.
- Lower lip whiskers may not exceed one-half (1/2”) inch in any dimension.
Jewelry and Piercings
- Conservative style jewelry, not presenting a safety concern, may be discretionary.
- Female members may wear stud earrings in diamond, gold, or silver only, not exceeding 6mm in size.
- One (1) ring per hand and a watch are permitted.
- One (1) neck chain is permissible if worn on the inside of the shirt and is not the choke type.
- No bracelets, except “medical alert” type, will be worn.
- Body piercings are not authorized while in uniform. No articles shall be attached to or through the ear, nose, tongue, eyebrow, or any other body part, except for a clear tongue retainer.
Tattoos
- Visible tattoos shall not be inappropriate or offensive in nature.
Grooming - Other
- Perfume and cologne should be worn in moderation.
- Cosmetics should be consistent with a professional appearance.
- Lipstick should not be worn in shades that contrast with the complexion, detract from the uniform, or are extreme.
- Fingernails should be kept neatly trimmed and should not extend more than ¼” beyond the ends of the fingers. Fingernail polish is permitted in non-extreme shades.
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