Policy 240- appearance and grooming standards

Question 1

what is the goal of the grooming standard?

Answer 1

so members present themselves in such a way to generate trust, confidence and respect from the pubic they serve.

Question 2

it is the duty of all personnel to take pride in?

Answer 2

their appearance.

Question 3

what can be worn on your wrist?

Answer 3

watches and medical alert bracelets so long as they do not interfere with the use of gloves or turnouts and risk snagging or catching.

Question 4

necklaces and pendants shall not?

Answer 4

be exposed when on duty

Question 5

what type of body piercing can be visible to the public?

Answer 5

single post earrings and only one per ear.

Question 6

wallets and handkerchiefs shall not be?

Answer 6

attached to or exposed on the uniform

Question 7

when are sunglasses permitted?

Answer 7

when they are neutral in color and style.

Question 8

how long on fingernails?

Answer 8

moderate length and nicely manicured

Question 9

hair length and style including facial hair must permit the safe and effective use of what?

Answer 9

all ppe required by the employee including SCBA

Question 10

hair may be dyed, frosted or tinted what color?

Answer 10

any color natural in human hair. any abnormal dying other than natural tones is prohibited.

Question 11

define mens hair length requirements:

Answer 11

it shall not extend below the bottom of the uniform collar. it may be combed over the ear but shall not extend below the top 1/2 of ear, no more than 2 in in front of the ear and hair combed forward shall be no longer than 3/4 in above the high point of the eyebrows

Question 12

describe sideburn regulations:

Answer 12

shall not extend below the earlobe, shall not be wider than 1 1/2 in and shall not interfere with SCBA mask.

Question 13

beards are?

Answer 13

prohibited

Question 14

define mustache regulations:

Answer 14

must not interfere with scba, must not extend more than 1 in from corner of the mouth, shall not extend below 1 in from corner of the mouth and shall be neatly trimmed.

Question 15

define soul patch regulations:

Answer 15

they may not be more than 1 in wide and extend more than 1 in below the bottom of the lip or the crease whichever is shorter. shall not be bushy or shaggy

Question 16

what are acceptable means of securing womans hair?

Answer 16

pinned up or braided.

Question 17

how long can womans hair be?

Answer 17

no longer than the shoulder blades.

Question 18

can woman were decorations in their hair?

Answer 18

no

Question 19

what hair clips or pins can woman wear?

Answer 19

clips or pins matching the color of the hair may be worn.

Question 20

grooming standards apply to all members anytime they are wearing a CPFR uniform when?

Answer 20

on duty or off duty.

Question 21

employees who refuse to comply with grooming standards may be subject to?

Answer 21

disciplinary action

Question 22

define the supervisors responsibility In regards to grooming standards?

Answer 22

they must ensure members follow the standard and in the case of extreme violation of safety hazards employees will not be permitted to be on duty until the corrective actions have been made.