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- The Legal Basis to Restrictions on Firefighter Facial Hair - Firehouse
In 2015, FDNY granted the firefighters an accommodation to maintain “closely-cropped facial hair, uncut by a razor ” The accommodation, often referred to as a shadow beard, still required the
- Can Firefighters Have Long Hair Beards Dreads? Grooming Policies
Let’s start with the basics There are currently no federal guidelines that say that firefighters can’t have long hair National firefighter guidelines only restrict certain types of facial hair (this is to ensure firefighter SCBA masks get a good seal to protect your lungs)
- Can Firefighters Have Beards? Facial Hair Requirements
Firefighters are almost never allowed to have beards while on duty, as this can prevent their air supplying masks (SCBAs) from properly sealing on their faces This is a direct safety issue according to OSHA and there seems to be little room for exceptions
- Will I have to shave my head? : r Firefighting - Reddit
You’ll just need to have your facial hair cleaned shaved Or at the very least where it’s not super long Just depends on what your instructors want
- Can Firefighters Have Beards? | FireFighterNow
However, OSHA has previously stated that alternative options do exist Also, modern views on facial hair and shorter beards could allow for more leniency The best course of action for anyone looking to become a firefighter is to check policies with local departments Is your beard acceptable in their eyes?
- Can Firefighters Have Long Hair, Dreadlocks, or Died Hair?
It is not mandatory to cut your hair short to be a firefighter But you must groom your hair so that it doesn’t affect you on your firefighting duty These days, most fire departments let their firefighters have long hair as long as they tie it up correctly and maintain a tidy look However, most fire stations have standard guidelines that
- Facial Hair and Fit-Testing for Firefighters - Municipal Excess Liability
Quantitative fit-testing is required by OSHA’s Respiratory Protection Standard 29 CFR 1910 134(f), which has been adopted by NJPEOSH in its entirety This Bulletin will discuss the regulatory requirements concerning fit testing firefighters with facial hair
- Can firefighters have beards? Risks and Rules (2025) - FFG
As anyone who has been around a firefighter knows, they are tough, strong, and often have a mustache or a clean cut But does this mean that firefighters can never have a beard? The truth is it depends on the fire department Some departments prohibit facial hair, others allow mustaches but not beards, and others don’t have any restrictions
- Facial Hair? - Firehouse Forums - Firefighting Discussion
Bottom line answer to your question: OSHA prohibits facial hair where the mask seals to the face, but some departments couldn't care less about OSHA regulations I was in DC this past
- Can you be a Firefighter with Tattoos, Piercings or Facial Hair?
Facial Hair (and Long Hair!) Long hair and dreadlocks (including braids, cornrows, plaits etc ) is acceptable for all Firefighters However, like any employee’s hair, it needs to be kept tidy and not interfere with your PPE
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