Personnel Appearance SOP 110.02 Flashcards

1
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Effective date of SOP 110.02?

A

9/01/2016

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2
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What 3 words describe the appearance required of all personnel?

A

Uniform
Competent
Professional

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What 3 words describe the grooming requirements of all personnel?

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Neat
Clean
Professional

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All dress and grooming is intended to minimize what?

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The risk of injury to themselves and others

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All dress in grooming should be compliant with what 3 things?

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All laws, ordinances, and regulations

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What 3 words describe the hygiene required of all personnel while on duty or in uniform?

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Neat
Clean
Proper

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Why is extreme personal appearance not allowed?

A

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

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What 3 words describe the image that employees are expected at all times to present to the public?

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Professional
Competent
Businesslike

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What is this SOP for personal appearance based upon?

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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

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How do personal appearance standards help the department accomplish its mission?

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Through projecting and enhancing a professional image

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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?

A

By notifying their chain of command

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Who may give an exception to the personal appearance standard?

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The fire chief or designee

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What may happen to all members refusing to comply with the personal appearance standard?

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May be immediately relieved of their duties with or without pay pending disciplinary action

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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?

A

Each member

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When do the standards of this policy apply to the members?

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When on duty
In uniform while off duty
Anytime while representing the city or department

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What is the responsibility of all supervisors concerning personal appearance?

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To ensure strict adherence to this policy and guidelines by their respective personnel

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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.

A

TRUE

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What 4 words describe what is required of members hair while on duty?

A

Clean
Brushed and/or combed
Well-groomed
Safe

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What should be done with any hairstyle considered unsafe?

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Trimmed accordingly or bound to eliminate the hazard

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If a hairstyle distracts from the uniform appearance will it be allowed?

A

NO

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21
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What 2 hairstyles are included as distracting from a uniform appearance?

A

Fad styles

Unusual colors

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What is true regarding shaggy, unkempt hair?

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Not permissible regardless of length

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What 5 words describe how the length and/or bulk should not be kept?

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Excessive
Ragged
Unkempt
Unprofessional
Extreme
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How much of the ear must be exposed and not covered by hair?

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The lower 1 inch of the ear (measured from the bottom up)

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What is the maximum depth of hair?

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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

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Regarding PPE what is true of hair?

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Must never interfere with proper sealing of the face piece or the proper fit and appearance of approved head gear

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How long can hair be for men?

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Cannot overlap the bottom of the uniform collar when the top button is buttoned and the person is standing erect

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28
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How should the back of the neck be kept for men?

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Clean and free of hair

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29
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What is recognized about female hair?

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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

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30
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How long can hair be for females?

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Hair may touch but not fall below the top of the shoulders when standing

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31
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How long may bangs be for females?

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May not extend below the eyebrows

32
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What is required of facial hair?

A

Clean shaven when reporting to duty except for as described for mustaches

33
Q

True or False? A member will be lean shaven at any time that either the station uniform or dress uniform is worn on or off duty.

A

TRUE

34
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How must a mustache be maintained?

A

Neatly trimmed

35
Q

What is the maximum that a mustache may extend below the corners of the mouth?

A

1/2”

36
Q

What is the maximum a mustache below any portion of the top lip?

A

May not extend below any portion of the top lip

37
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What is the maximum a mustache may extend sideways past the corners of the mouth?

A

1/4”

38
Q

True or False? Handle Bar mustaches are permitted.

A

FALSE

39
Q

Can a mustache be waxed or twisted at the ends, or pulled to a point in any manner?

A

NO

40
Q

What other (3) facial hair styles are not permitted?

A

Beards
Soul patches
Goatees

41
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What is true of facial hair regarding the inner edge of the seal of a breathing apparatus?

A

In no event will facial hair be permitted to extend or grow wider or beneath any portion of the inner edge of the seal of a breathing apparatus face mask

42
Q

How should sideburns be maintained?

A

Well groomed
Neatly trimmed
Not bushy or flared

43
Q

What specific style of sideburn is strictly prohibited?

A

Mutton chops

44
Q

How far may sideburns extend downward and to what end?

A

Not below the lower standards part of the exterior earlobe and will end in a clean shaven line

45
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How wide are sideburns permitted to be?

A

No wider at the bottom than their natural width at the top

46
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What 3 displays of tattoos are prohibited?

A
  1. On the face or head
  2. On the neck (except on the back that can be covered by shirt collar or hair)
  3. On the hands (except for simulated ring tattoos)
47
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What is the exception to the prohibition of display of a tattoo on the neck?

A

Those on the back of the neck that can be covered by a shirt collar or by the hair of the individual

48
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What is the exception to the prohibition of display of tattoo on the hand?

A

Simulated ring tattoos

49
Q

What organizational tattoos are prohibited?

A

Those that represent criminal or historically oppressive organizations or activities

50
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Other than criminal or historically oppressive organization tattoos what others are prohibited?

A

Those that are obscene, sexually explicit or advocate discrimination based on sex, race, religion, ethnicity, or national origin

51
Q

If a tattoo falls under an exception that makes it not permissible who may review it to determine if it needs to be covered while in uniform?

A

Fire administration

52
Q

When are ALL tattoos required to be covered?

A

While in uniform during professional business meetings or professional events if the member is representing the DFD to outside agencies in a business setting

53
Q

Are facial or tongue piercings permissible?

A
NO.
Will not be worn at any time while in any approved class of DFD uniform
54
Q

Are body piercings allowed?

A

Must not be visible when wearing any approved class of DFD uniform and are generally discouraged due to safety issues

55
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Why are body piercings, even those that are covered, discouraged?

A

Due to safety issues

56
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What 3 word describe how fingernails should be kept?

A

Neat
Trimmed
Clean

57
Q

How should the fingernails of men be maintained?

A

No longer than the tip of the finger and rounded to follow the shape of the finger

58
Q

How long can the fingernails of women be?

A

Not extend more than 1/4” beyond the tip of the finger

59
Q

Is finger nail polish permitted for women?

A

YES. That which creates a professional and well groomed appearance without attracting attention

60
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What color of fingernail polish is permitted for women?

A

Soft or pastel and only one color may be worn at a time

61
Q

Is ornamentation and decorations associated with fingernails for women permitted?

A

NO

62
Q

Are bracelets or earrings allowed while on duty or in any class of approved DFD uniform?

A

NO

63
Q

What are 2 exceptions to the prohibition on bracelets?

A

Wristwatch

Medic Alert or identification bracelet

64
Q

Are rings permitted?

A

Yes, but not recommended due to safety concerns

65
Q

How many rings are permitted to be worn?

A

Only 1 on each hand

66
Q

How many rings is a wedding set considered?

A

1

67
Q

Is decorative jewelry permitted?

A

NO

68
Q

What are the conditions for necklaces worn?

A

May be for medical or religious reasons

Cannot show when wearing the uniform

69
Q

Are pins allowed to be worn with the uniform?

A

NO except as authorized by the fire chief or designee

70
Q

Who may wear a single ear stud on each ear provided they are simulated or real gold, silver, diamond, or pearl, round in shape, and no exceeding 5 millimeters in diameter or length?

A

Uniformed women not on emergency duty

71
Q

Of what type of material may a single stud earring on each ear be worn by uniformed women not on emergency duty?

A
Simulated or real:
Gold
Silver
Diamond
Pearl
72
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What shape may a single ear stud on each ear be worn by uniformed women not on emergency duty?

A

Round

73
Q

What is the maximum diameter and length for a single ear stud worn by uniformed women not on emergency duty?

A

5 millimeters in diameter or length

74
Q

Can makeup be worn by women?

A

Yes as long as it is appropriate for uniformed public service positions

75
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What is not allowed about makeup worn by women?

A

Will not be worn in a manner that draws excessive attention to the individual