HomeMy WebLinkAbout205.010a - Grooming for Non Local 202 MembersEffective Date: November 2023
Current Revision Date: 11/14/2023
Next Revision (3) Date: 11/14/2026
Justin H. Beal, Fire Prevention Engineer
Section 205.010a
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SECTION 205.010a GROOMING (NON-LOCAL 202 MEMBERS)
PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines for all non-Local 202 personnel
grooming in accordance with applicable laws and standards.
APPLICATION
Members of the Fresno Fire Department (FFD or Department) are expected to follow
the grooming standard whenever on duty or representing the Department in any
capacity.
OPERATIONAL POLICY
It is the responsibility of the Department for all officers, supervisors, and managers
to review and monitor members to ensure their grooming presents a neat, clean, and
professional appearance. All employees will present a professional appearance to
project a professional image appropriate for this Department. The appropriateness
of attire as seen by the public has a bearing on how other agencies and departments
view employee professionalism and, ultimately, working relationships.
1. Hair Grooming:
a. Members’ hair shall present a neat and clean appearance.
Hairstyles of all members shall be neat in appearance. Hair shall be
well trimmed so as not to present a ragged or unkempt appearance.
Hair coloring shall be within the range of naturally occurring hair
colors.
b. Hair may be worn in keeping with contemporary styles, but not in
an extreme or unsightly fashion.
c. The bulk or length of hair shall not interfere with the wearing of all
standard Department safety equipment.
Fresno City Fire Department
Effective Date: November 2023
Current Revision Date: 11/14/2023
Next Revision (3) Date: 11/14/2026
Justin H. Beal, Fire Prevention Engineer
Section 205.010a
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d. The wearing of a wig or hairpiece, while on duty, is only permitted
when the wig or hairpiece conforms to this policy and does not
interfere with the wearing of safety equipment.
2. Facial Hair:
a. Facial hair shall not interfere with the proper wear and operation of
Department required safety equipment.
b. Except as provided below, the face will be clean shaven:
• Sideburns will be neatly trimmed and shall not extend beyond the
bottom of the earlobe, except as noted below.
• Mustaches shall be neatly trimmed and shall not extend below
any given point along the top of the lower lip while the mouth is
closed. The ends of the mustache shall not extend below the
crease of the chin.
• Lower lip mustaches shall be neatly trimmed.
• Beards and goatees are permitted but must have a natural
human hair color and be well maintained to present a
professional appearance.
• Beard and goatee facial hair shall not exceed one quarter inch
(1/4") in length, must be accompanied by a mustache, and is
contiguous with no designs shaved into it.
• A beard must be connected to the sideburns. The neck and area
above the cheek bones must remain cleanly shaven and the
perimeter lines of the beard and goatee must be neatly trimmed
and defined. Beards and goatees shall not extend beyond the
top of the Adam's apple.
• If a member intends to grow facial hair, they must initiate
growing the facial hair during a period of at least two
consecutive days off to not give the appearance of failing to
shave.
3. Jewelry:
a. The wearing of jewelry is a personal choice of members. To avoid
injury related to the wearing of jewelry, there shall be no jewelry
exposed whenever members are performing tasks, which require
the use of personal protective equipment.
Effective Date: November 2023
Current Revision Date: 11/14/2023
Next Revision (3) Date: 11/14/2026
Justin H. Beal, Fire Prevention Engineer
Section 205.010a
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b. The only permitted jewelry shall be:
• One normal size ring per hand only (two rings total).
• One normal size wristwatch.
• One medic alert or decorative bracelet.
c. One necklace.
d. Tattoos:
• Visible tattoos shall be in accordance with Administrative Order
2-16, Discrimination and Harassment Policy and Complaint
Procedure, and shall not be of a harassing, offensive, profane,
or sexual nature.
• Tattoos shall not be allowed on a member’s head or neck
without prior approval of the Grooming Committee and are not
in violation of Administrative Order 2-16, Discrimination and
Harassment Policy and Complaint Procedure.
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE
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PROCESS
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INFORMATION
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CROSS-REFERENCES
Administrative Order 2-16, Discrimination and Harassment Policy and Complaint
Procedure