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Beaumont Fire Department
RULES & REGULATIONS
102.05 – Personal Appearance & Dress Code
Effective: 2/12/20 Chief Earl White
1. Grooming
1.1. Good hygiene practices will be observed.
1.2. Clothing will be properly fitted and appear neat, clean, pressed, and not excessively worn.
1.3. Shirt tails will be tucked in at all times.
1.4. Hair:
1.4.1. Will be neat, clean, well-trimmed and properly combed at all times, except under
adverse conditions.
1.4.2. Will not extend below the top of the collar when standing.
1.4.3. Will not cover any part of the ear.
1.4.4. Pins, combs, or barrettes may be worn to hold the hair in place, but must be black,
dark blue or similar to the individual’s hair color.
1.4.5. Will not contain excessive amounts of grooming aids such as gels, creams, oils, or
sprays.
1.4.6. Will be of a conservative nature.
1.4.7. Will not be unusual in terms of coloring.
1.4.8. Will not interfere with the wearing of a helmet or SCBA mask.
1.4.9. Wigs or hair pieces are permitted if they meet the guidelines listed above.
1.5. Facial Hair:
1.5.1. Members will be clean shaven, except that moustaches are allowed. Moustaches:
1.5.1.1. Will be trimmed, neat, and clean.
1.5.1.2. Will not extend below the upper line of the top lip.
1.5.1.3. Will not extend below the corners of the mouth more than ½ inch.
1.5.1.4. Will not extend sideways more than ½ inch beyond a vertical line drawn
upwards from the corner of the mouth.
1.5.2. Sideburns:
1.5.2.1. Will not extend downward below the lowest part of the ear.
1.5.2.2. Will end in a cleanly shaven horizontal line.
1.5.2.3. Will be neatly trimmed. Not bushy or flared.
1.6. Body Alterations
1.6.1. Tattoos:
1.6.1.1. Will not be visible above the neckline. The neckline is the area visible
while wearing the uniform shirt.
1.6.1.2. Must be permanently removed or covered while on duty if at any point
they are deemed offensive by customers or coworkers.
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1.6.1.3. Must not be prejudicial to good order and discipline, or bring discredit to
the Fire Department. Examples include, but are not limited to, tattoos that
are drug-related, gang-related, extremist, obscene, indecent, sexist or
racist.
1.6.2. Other body alterations (ear rings, piercings, etc.) will not be visibly worn while on
duty.
1.6.3. Dental work should be conservative.
1.6.4. Make-up should be conservative.
2. The Standard Uniform
2.1. Uniform Pants
2.1.1. Grades I-III assigned to Operations will wear the approved navy blue Nomex or
fire-resistant cotton pants unless otherwise indicated in this policy.
2.1.2. All other members will wear only approved pants.
2.1.3. An approved belt will be worn at all times.
2.2. Uniform Shirts
2.2.1. Grades I-III assigned to Operations will wear either the approved navy blue Nomex
shirt, navy-blue fire-resistant cotton shirt, or gray fire-resistant polo, unless
otherwise indicated in this policy. Polo shirts will not be worn during inspections,
walk throughs, official events, or when directed by a senior officer.
2.2.2. Chief Officers will wear the approved white dress shirt or white polo, unless
otherwise indicated in this policy. Polo shirts will not be worn during inspections,
walkthroughs, official events, or when directed by a senior officer.
2.2.3. Members assigned to other sections will wear approved white or blue uniform
shirts between 0700 and 1900 hours, Monday through Thursday, with the
following exceptions.
2.2.3.1. The approved polo may be worn with slacks or nice jeans between 0700
and 1900 hours on the last day of the member’s regular work week if
approved by their Section Chief.
2.2.3.2. Members may wear the department t-shirt and/or blue jeans when
performing dirty or labor-intensive duties if approved by their Section
Chief.
2.2.3.3. Dispatchers may wear approved polos or t-shirts when working night
shifts, and all day on Saturdays and Sundays.
2.2.4. Sleeves on long sleeve uniform shirts will not be worn turned up.
2.2.5. For all members who do not have a Class A dress uniform, the long sleeve white
uniform shirt and black tie are preferred for funerals or designated events.
2.3. T-shirts and Undergarments
2.3.1. Department T-shirts may be worn for the following activities: drills, physical
fitness, hydrant maintenance, station and equipment maintenance. Members must
return to the appropriate uniform as soon as possible after the listed activity has
ended, or there is an extended break in the activity.
2.3.2. Long sleeve t-shirts or long underwear will not be worn with the short sleeve
uniform shirt.
2.3.3. Department t-shirts may be worn at the station during:
2.3.3.1. Leisure periods after 1800.
2.3.3.2. Rest periods between 1200 and 1600 hours on weekends and holidays.
2.4. Footwear:
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2.4.1. Will be clean, shined, and present an attractive appearance at all times.
2.4.2. Will have slip resistant soles.
2.4.3. Will be all black and of the following styles:
2.4.3.1. Service or Wellington-type boots
2.4.3.2. Dress shoes
2.4.3.3. Athletic shoes (should not be worn for funerals or formal events)
2.4.4. Members shall wear navy blue or black socks. White socks may be worn with
boots as long as they are not visible when standing or sitting.
2.5. Miscellaneous Items
2.5.1. Rank insignia (pins or patches) will be worn:
2.5.1.1. Centered between the top and bottom of the collar.
2.5.1.2. Parallel to and approximately 1 inch from the leading edge of the collar.
2.5.1.3. With the large end of the bugles pointing toward the point of the collar.
2.5.2. Nameplates (pins or patches) will be worn centered above the flap of the right shirt
pocket.
2.5.3. Badges (pins or patches) will be worn above the flap of the left shirt pocket.
2.5.4. Department approved awards and service pins will be worn per SOG 105.01
Special Thanks and Recognition System (STARS).
2.5.5. Jewelry items of any kind worn above the neck are prohibited. The following items
are allowed:
2.5.5.1. Wristwatch.
2.5.5.2. Medic alert bracelet.
2.5.5.3. One ring on each hand.
2.5.5.4. One necklace, worn under the shirt.
2.5.6. Patches
2.5.6.1. Department patch will be sewn on left sleeve, centered 3/4” below
shoulder seam.
2.5.6.2. EMT or American flag patch (if worn) will be sewn on right sleeve,
centered 3/4” below shoulder seam.
2.5.6.3. Thread of a color matching the patch border will be used to sew patches to
the shirt.
2.6. Outer Wear
2.6.1. Jackets or coats will be department issue.
2.6.2. Caps
2.6.2.1. The baseball cap will be navy blue with an approved department logo.
2.6.2.2. Members may wear a solid black or navy blue knit cap outdoors during
cold weather.
2.6.2.3. Members shall remove their caps during the playing of the National
Anthem.
2.6.2.4. Members will show courtesy to others by removing their caps:
2.6.2.4.1. While indoors for meetings, classes, special events, etc.
2.6.2.4.2. At ceremonies whether indoors or outdoors.
2.6.2.4.3. During pre-plan inspections or walk-throughs.
2.6.2.5. Caps are to be clean and in good serviceable condition.
2.7. Sleepwear
2.7.1. Either a department t-shirt, polo, or uniform shirt will be worn during rest periods.
Chief officers may alternately wear a white t-shirt.
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2.7.2. Members sleeping in open dormitories shall wear either navy blue, gray, or black
shorts/sweat pants or their uniform pants.
2.7.3. Members with private sleeping quarters may alternately wear either briefs, boxer
shorts, or long underwear.
2.7.4. When riding in apparatus or responding to an alarm in anything other than uniform
pants, bunker pants and boots must be donned before boarding apparatus.
2.8. Physical Fitness Clothing
2.8.1. Department t-shirt.
2.8.2. Solid navy blue or gray sweatshirt.
2.8.3. Navy, black, or white athletic socks.
2.8.4. Shoes appropriate for the activity.
2.8.5. When riding in apparatus or responding to an alarm in anything other than uniform
pants, bunker pants and boots must be donned before boarding apparatus.
2.9. Turnout Gear
2.9.1. Turnout gear shall be department issued only.
2.9.2. All members shall possess and maintain in serviceable condition the following
equipment:
2.9.2.1. Bunker coat.
2.9.2.2. Bunker pants.
2.9.2.3. Firefighting boots.
2.9.2.4. Firefighting gloves.
2.9.2.5. Firefighting hood.
2.9.2.6. Firefighting helmet with face shield and ear flaps.
2.9.3. All grade I-III members in Operations will also be issued the following equipment:
2.9.3.1. SCBA face piece.
2.9.3.2. Helmet-mounted flashlight.
3. The Class A Dress Uniform
3.1. Is available as a complete package through the Company Store, and consists of the
following items:
3.1.1. Navy blue suit jacket.
3.1.1.1. Silver buttons and striping for Grades I - III.
3.1.1.2. Gold buttons and striping for all Chief Officer ranks.
3.1.1.3. Sleeve striping.
3.1.1.3.1. Grade I – No stripes
3.1.1.3.2. Grade II – 1 silver stripe
3.1.1.3.3. Grade III – 2 silver stripes
3.1.1.3.4. District Chief – 2 gold stripes
3.1.1.3.5. Deputy Chief – 3 gold stripes
3.1.1.3.6. Assistant Chief – 4 gold stripes
3.1.1.3.7. Fire Chief - 5 gold stripes
3.1.1.4. Years of service markers will be placed on the left sleeve above rank
striping. Each service marker represents five years of service.
3.1.1.5. Normal uniform badge will be worn on the coat. (Badges are not included
in the package)
3.1.2. Navy blue suit pants.
3.1.3. Long sleeve dress shirt.
3.1.3.1. Blue for Grades I-III.
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3.1.3.2. White for Chief Officers.
3.1.3.3. It is not necessary to wear rank insignia, nameplate, or badge on the dress
shirt.
3.1.4. Navy blue tie.
3.1.5. Black high-gloss (patent leather) dress shoes.
3.1.6. Belt with gold or silver buckle, based on rank.
3.1.7. Bell style cap.
3.1.7.1. Blue with silver chin strap and buttons for Grades I-III.
3.1.7.2. White with gold chin strap and buttons for Chief Officers.
3.1.7.3. Hat badges are not included in the package and must be ordered separately.
They are either silver or gold, based on rank.
3.1.8. Mourning band and white gloves for funeral and memorial events.
3.2. STARS Medals and Citations.
3.2.1. Citation, Distinction, and Special Team bars should not be worn on the Class A
dress uniform jacket.
3.2.2. Medals, if worn, should conform to one of the following options:
3.2.2.1. May be worn around the neck on the appropriate ribbon.
3.2.2.2. May be pinned to the jacket centered on the right chest, on an even line
with the badge.
3.2.2.3. If more than one medal is worn, they should be placed in descending order
of importance, where:
3.2.2.3.1. The first row is on a line even with the badge.
3.2.2.3.2. No are no more than 3 medals per row.
3.2.2.3.3. Starting with the highest honor medal on the wearer’s top right,
placed in descending order towards wearer’s bottom left.
4. General uniform regulations
4.1. The Class A Dress uniform, baseball cap, and/or t-shirt may be worn off-duty in
appropriate situations that do not have the possibility of bringing negative attention to the
Department.
4.2. The Class A Dress uniform may be worn at department related and other community
events where a formal/professional image is desired.
4.2.1. All elements of the uniform should be worn together, with the exception of gloves
and mourning bands being dependent on the type of event.
4.2.2. The Bell cap should only be worn out doors.
4.2.3. While wearing off duty, all code of conduct and uniform regulations will apply.
4.3. Civil service members wearing civilian attire will adhere to the same general appearance
and grooming parameters as uniformed personnel. They will also:
4.3.1. Wear clothing appropriate and consistent with their job function.
4.3.2. Reflect a professional business appearance at all times.
4.4. Members will not purchase or consume alcoholic beverages while wearing any part of the
department uniform or any department related apparel (anything that bears the
Department’s name or logo).
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