Personnel Appearance SOP 110.02 Flashcards
Effective date of SOP 110.02?
9/01/2016
What 3 words describe the appearance required of all personnel?
Uniform
Competent
Professional
What 3 words describe the grooming requirements of all personnel?
Neat
Clean
Professional
All dress and grooming is intended to minimize what?
The risk of injury to themselves and others
All dress in grooming should be compliant with what 3 things?
All laws, ordinances, and regulations
What 3 words describe the hygiene required of all personnel while on duty or in uniform?
Neat
Clean
Proper
Why is extreme personal appearance not allowed?
Extreme personal appearance can distract from the goal of a uniform professional appearance among personnel, and negatively impact the perception of the entire organization by the public and public officials
What 3 words describe the image that employees are expected at all times to present to the public?
Professional
Competent
Businesslike
What is this SOP for personal appearance based upon?
Concerns over the safety of the individual member and the role that uniforms and grooming standards play in helping the department accomplish its mission through projecting and enhancing a professional image
How do personal appearance standards help the department accomplish its mission?
Through projecting and enhancing a professional image
How may a member with a medical condition precluding them from conforming to the personal appearance standard obtain an exception from the fire chief or designee?
By notifying their chain of command
Who may give an exception to the personal appearance standard?
The fire chief or designee
What may happen to all members refusing to comply with the personal appearance standard?
May be immediately relieved of their duties with or without pay pending disciplinary action
Who is responsible for each member meeting the grooming standards while on duty or in uniform off duty or at any time representing the city or department?
Each member
When do the standards of this policy apply to the members?
When on duty
In uniform while off duty
Anytime while representing the city or department
What is the responsibility of all supervisors concerning personal appearance?
To ensure strict adherence to this policy and guidelines by their respective personnel
True or False? Adherence to the letter of this personnel appearance policy does not preclude officers requiring adjustments or modification when, in their judgement, a safety hazard or recurring grooming problem exists.
TRUE
What 4 words describe what is required of members hair while on duty?
Clean
Brushed and/or combed
Well-groomed
Safe
What should be done with any hairstyle considered unsafe?
Trimmed accordingly or bound to eliminate the hazard
If a hairstyle distracts from the uniform appearance will it be allowed?
NO
What 2 hairstyles are included as distracting from a uniform appearance?
Fad styles
Unusual colors
What is true regarding shaggy, unkempt hair?
Not permissible regardless of length
What 5 words describe how the length and/or bulk should not be kept?
Excessive Ragged Unkempt Unprofessional Extreme
How much of the ear must be exposed and not covered by hair?
The lower 1 inch of the ear (measured from the bottom up)
What is the maximum depth of hair?
Not to exceed 2 inches in depth tapering at the sides and back to a maximum depth of 1 inch towards the top of the collar when in uniform and a maximum of 1/4 inch beyond the outer edge of the ear
Regarding PPE what is true of hair?
Must never interfere with proper sealing of the face piece or the proper fit and appearance of approved head gear
How long can hair be for men?
Cannot overlap the bottom of the uniform collar when the top button is buttoned and the person is standing erect
How should the back of the neck be kept for men?
Clean and free of hair
What is recognized about female hair?
Those that would normally not conform to the standards ma be pinned up or secured in order to comply while on duty as long as it does not interfere with proper wearing of uniform hats or protective equipment or in any way create a safety hazard
How long can hair be for females?
Hair may touch but not fall below the top of the shoulders when standing