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If you’re wondering what is considered appropriate firefighter interview<\/a> attire, you’re not alone.\u00a0 It’s a question I get all the time and it’s crucial to creating a great first impression.<\/p>\n

The interview is a business\/professional environment, and you will be expected to appear as such.\u00a0 For men, this means a navy or grey suit and tie.\u00a0 For women, this also means a suit\/skirt (at least to the knee) with a blouse.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Unfortunately, I\u2019ve seen and spoken with many candidates who have told me they wore jeans and a polo shirt to the interview.<\/p>\n

Please, do not do this.<\/p>\n

This will give the impression that you don\u2019t take the job seriously, and do not respect the professionalism of the interview or members of the panel.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll break this down for both men and women.<\/p>\n

Firefighter Interview Attire For Men<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n

A suit and a tie is a must (not a tuxedo). Anything less than this will not be acceptable.\u00a0 Keep it simple, basic colors like navy\"firefighter blue and grey work well along with a business professional tie.\u00a0 Don\u2019t wear anything flashy or trendy.\u00a0 A simple but corny rule here is if James Bond wouldn\u2019t wear it, you shouldn\u2019t either.<\/p>\n

If you have any kind of piercings that are visible, take them out.<\/p>\n

If you have a beard or stubble, shave it. If hired, you will be expected to be clean shaven every day.\u00a0 It doesn\u2019t make a whole lot of sense to have a beard while interviewing for a job where you must be clean shaven.<\/p>\n

Get a haircut a couple days before the interview.<\/p>\n

If you have tattoos, try to keep them covered. Most departments don\u2019t care about visible tattoos, but it\u2019s best to try and keep them covered during the interview.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t overdo it on the cologne. Look good, feel good, smell good but don\u2019t go crazy with it.<\/p>\n

Female<\/a> Firefighter Interview Attire:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Business professional suit\/skirt (at least to the knee) with a blouse. Same rules apply here, stick to basic colors, navy blue and grey should work just fine.<\/p>\n

Neat haircut, with visible piercings to a minimum. Earrings should be fine, but if you have any kind of facial piercings (nose, lip etc.) take them out.<\/p>\n

Try to keep visible tattoos covered as best as possible.\"female<\/p>\n

Perfume is fine, but just like with the men try to not overdo it.<\/p>\n

Most importantly, this is not the right place to show off a trendy or sexy outfit.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, this may offend some people, but women have to be particularly aware of what they are wearing. The wrong skirt and heels can send a message you do not want to portray, and it will ultimately reflect poorly on you.<\/p>\n

The firefighter interview is one of the most important steps to getting you hired.\u00a0 Make sure you are dressed in the appropriate attire.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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