{"id":2278,"date":"2019-09-23T18:00:44","date_gmt":"2019-09-23T18:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/?p=2278"},"modified":"2022-02-02T14:23:05","modified_gmt":"2022-02-02T18:23:05","slug":"can-firefighters-have-beards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/can-firefighters-have-beards\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Firefighters Have Beards?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Facial hair is a popular trend these days, which is prompting the question from many candidates on whether or not they can have a beard or other facial hair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>So, can firefighters have beards?<\/em>  Generally, no, you will not be allowed to have a beard and will most likely be required to be clean shaven all times while on duty.&nbsp; There\u2019s a variety of reasons for this, but there have also been some exceptions and even some legal battles.&nbsp; <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is common to see many young men sporting beards of all\ndifferent lengths and styles. Many professions allow for this as long as the\nbeard is well-groomed and hygienic. But, some are a little stricter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many bearded men want to become firefighters but worry that\nthey need to shave every day. Is this really the case? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Can firefighters have beards under any circumstances? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article we\u2019ll look at some of the policies in place,\nthe reasons for them and cases where bearded firefighters have fought for their\nrights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-660713cee8716\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-660713cee8716\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/can-firefighters-have-beards\/#So_can_firefighter_have_beards_or_not\" title=\"So, can firefighter\nhave beards, or not?\">So, can firefighter\nhave beards, or not?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/can-firefighters-have-beards\/#Why_beards_arent_usually_allowed_in_the_fire_service\" title=\"Why beards aren\u2019t usually\nallowed in the fire service\">Why beards aren\u2019t usually\nallowed in the fire service<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/can-firefighters-have-beards\/#Why_are_so_many_firefighters_upset_about_this_policy\" title=\"Why are so many\nfirefighters upset about this policy?\">Why are so many\nfirefighters upset about this policy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/can-firefighters-have-beards\/#The_history_of_firefighters_and_facial_hair\" title=\"The history of firefighters and facial hair\">The history of firefighters and facial hair<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/can-firefighters-have-beards\/#So_if_I_want_to_be_a_firefighter_can_I_have_a_beard\" title=\"So, if I want to be a firefighter can I have a beard?\">So, if I want to be a firefighter can I have a beard?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"so-can-firefighter-have-beards-or-not\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_can_firefighter_have_beards_or_not\"><\/span><strong>So, can firefighter\nhave beards, or not?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First of all, it is important to note that the rules and regulations\nvary depending on location and the attitudes of the local department. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some will maintain a fairly strict policy where firefighters\nshould remain beard-free when on duty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no problem in letting it grow while off duty, but\nthey need to shave before returning to the station. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Others are a little more relaxed and will allow for short,\nwell-kept beards within reason. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are even some stations (albeit not very many) are a\nlot more lenient and don\u2019t really care as long as crews can carry out their job\neffectively. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The enforcement of regulations often depends on the role of\nthe firefighter. Those that perform line or combat duties \u2013 in other words,\ndirect action in fires and major incidents \u2013 are more likely to be told to\nshave. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those that work in other departments or within community\nfirefighting groups are more likely to get away with some beard growth.&nbsp; Also, it\u2019s important to note that many front\noffice personnel may be allowed to have more facial hair as they won\u2019t be\nfighting any fires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-beards-aren-t-usually-allowed-in-the-fire-service\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_beards_arent_usually_allowed_in_the_fire_service\"><\/span><strong>Why beards aren\u2019t usually\nallowed in the fire service<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following is a quote from a fire academy rule. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>it states that all those using masks &#8220;must be\nclean-shaven\u201d It goes on to say that anyone with a medical condition \u201cwhich precludes\ntheir ability to be clean-shaven\u201d must tell their supervisor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They will then be advised on other shaving techniques. This means\nthat if you\u2019re a rookie, you can almost certainly forget about growing that\nbeard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This no-beard policy from the National Firefighters\nAssociation all comes down to an issue of health and safety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a firefighter you\u2019ll need to wear a SCBA mask to protect yourself\nfrom the <a href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/is-smoke-flammable-a-firefighter-weighs-in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">smoke and other substances in the air<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That mask forms create a seal on the face to stop air coming\nin and to provide a clean flow of oxygen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The fear is that a beard can cause a barrier between the\nmask and face, limiting the ability to create a good seal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This gap, however small, could mean that dust particles get into the beard and the airways of the firefighter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If dust and soot were to get into the beard, this would\nincrease the risk of developing serious respiratory illnesses and cancers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/can-firefighting-really-cause-cancer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Cancer rates are high among firefighters (opens in a new tab)\">Cancer rates are high among firefighters<\/a> because of the layers of debris on their gear. Plastic particles, petroleum fumes, asbestos and more all play their part. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If this sits within the beard it is all too easy to inhale\nparticles after removing the mask. Any firefighter with a beard will need to\nwash it carefully after every incident to stay clean. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If they don\u2019t, those particles and carcinogens could\ncontaminate the fire engine and station throughout the day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, the safest approach is to keep beard hair to a\nminimum to avoid this risk or to shave it all off. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-are-so-many-firefighters-upset-about-this-policy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_so_many_firefighters_upset_about_this_policy\"><\/span><strong>Why are so many\nfirefighters upset about this policy?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Firefighters that work in stricter precincts aren\u2019t always\nhappy about this rule. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While some see the health benefits and urge others to stay\nclean-shaven, others want to exercise their right to facial hair. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some stations will allow a short amount of well-groomed\nfacial hair where it doesn\u2019t have an impact on the seal on the mask. This could\nbe a good compromise for those that don\u2019t want to be completely shaven. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there is another issue to consider when it comes to\nthe rights of firefighters to grow beards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some firefighters will do so for religious reasons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, it goes against the rights of these workers to\npractice their faith to ask them to shave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interestingly, that previous clause about beards and\nfirefighting training doesn\u2019t mention religious objections, only medical\nconditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some firefighters have even taken departments to court to\nprotect their rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most interesting cases about the right to grow\nfacial hair when working in the fire department occurred between 2001 and 2007\nin Washington, D.C. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A group of Muslim firefighters sued for discrimination over\nthe department\u2019s grooming policy in 2001. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2005 the department changed the rule to create a safety\npolicy against beards. The grounds here followed the same idea above \u2013 that\nthose with beards couldn\u2019t create a seal on their masks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2007, the court ruled under the 1993 Religious Freedom\nRestoration Act against the department due to a lack of evidence over these\nclaims. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, just two years previous, a Philadelphia courthouse\nruled in favor of their local fire department. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They stated that the Muslim claimant was not allowed his\nbeard while on duty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, he would have to go against his faith to\ncontinue with his duties in the service. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has fought\nagainst the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for decades on\nthis issue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They insist that no Muslim should have to shave their beard\nbecause of safety concerns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1998, OSHA stated that they \u201crecognize that if such a\nsituation should arise, there are respiratory protection alternatives\u201d. These\nalternatives refer to loose hoods and helmets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, there are measures already in place to\naccommodate beards if needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2016, firefighters\nin Jacksonville, Florida, were sent home and assigned desk work because of\ntheir beards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Officials\nstated that the beards were a safety risk and the men had to shave them off.\nPreviously, 30 firefighters had been given a waiver to keep the beard because they\nwere prone to razor bumps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>State rules\nin Florida state that those using respirators need to be clean-shaven. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those that\nsuffer from razor bumps argue that the mask will rub against them and cause\nmore issues. They may bleed over masks, which makes the gear unhygienic, and\nthe bumps could get infected. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The problem\nis worse for African American firefighters and there are fears that actions\nlike this highlighted deeper levels of inequality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-history-of-firefighters-and-facial-hair\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_history_of_firefighters_and_facial_hair\"><\/span><strong>The history of firefighters and facial hair<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may have noticed that, so far, we have only discussed\nthe rules on beard hair. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Few departments will expect their firefighters to be\ncompletely clean-shaven. The shape of the mask means that mustaches and\nsideburns are not much of an issue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Firefighters have long been able to grow these instead of a\nfull beard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/why-do-firefighters-have-mustaches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mustaches were even a tradition among firefighters<\/a>, perhaps a sign of masculinity in this tough profession. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An archived story from 1986 in the New York Times discusses\nthis trend in the FDNY &#8211; 40% of personnel were estimated to have moustaches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also highlights the end of beards in the service as a\nresult of the introduction of oxygen masks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These masks did also place restrictions on the type of\nmoustache that the men could grow. It couldn\u2019t be too long or unkempt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The general rule at the time was that the moustache could\nnot extend beyond the corners of the mouth or below the upper lip. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also questions over whether this policy has any\nbasis on stereotypes over professionalism. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the reasons that firefighters had to cover their tattoos was that there were worries over their professional image. This has been contested by many in the service that insist that the way they look doesn\u2019t affect their skills or professionalism on the job. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The same is true for those with facial hair. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some suggest an underlying, old-fashioned prejudice against\npeople that look a certain way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Should professional men in authority roles be free from <a href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/can-firefighters-have-tattoos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"tattoos (opens in a new tab)\">tattoos<\/a> and facial hair?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"so-if-i-want-to-be-a-firefighter-can-i-have-a-beard\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_if_I_want_to_be_a_firefighter_can_I_have_a_beard\"><\/span><strong>So, if I want to be a firefighter can I have a beard?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer here isn\u2019t a straight forward yes or no one. Some\npeople will be able to go into community roles and other departments and get\naway with a well-groomed beard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Others that go on the front line will be forced to shave\ntheirs for safety reasons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fights over medical waivers and religious freedoms continue.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, OSHA has previously stated that alternative options\ndo exist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, modern views on facial hair and shorter beards could\nallow for more leniency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best course of action for anyone looking to <a href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/find-fire-academy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"become a firefighter (opens in a new tab)\">become a firefighter<\/a> is to check policies with local departments. Is your beard acceptable in their eyes? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If so, make a note of that acceptance in case there are\nissues down the line. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If not, consider whether or not you are happy to shave it\noff for duty. If you can\u2019t do so, for medical or religious reasons, explain\nyour circumstances. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Facial hair is a popular trend these days, which is prompting the question from many candidates on &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Can Firefighters Have Beards?\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/can-firefighters-have-beards\/#more-2278\" aria-label=\"Read more about Can Firefighters Have Beards?\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2279,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Can Firefighters Have Beards? | FireFighterNow<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Facial hair is a popular trend these days, which is prompting the question from many candidates on whether or not they can have a beard or other facial\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/can-firefighters-have-beards\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Can Firefighters Have Beards?\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Facial hair is a popular trend these days, which is prompting the question from many candidates, can firefighters have beards?\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/can-firefighters-have-beards\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"FireFighterNow\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/firefighternowcom\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2019-09-23T18:00:44+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2022-02-02T18:23:05+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/can-firefighters-have-beards.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"410\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"426\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Josiah Raiford\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"Can Firefighters Have Beards?\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"Facial hair is a popular trend these days, which is prompting the question from many candidates, can firefighters have beards?\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:image\" content=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/can-firefighters-have-beards.jpg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@firefighternow\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@firefighternow\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Josiah Raiford\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"8 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/can-firefighters-have-beards\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/can-firefighters-have-beards\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Josiah Raiford\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/#\/schema\/person\/e146aa78bc91e38b30623acbec83e00f\"},\"headline\":\"Can Firefighters Have Beards?\",\"datePublished\":\"2019-09-23T18:00:44+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2022-02-02T18:23:05+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/can-firefighters-have-beards\/\"},\"wordCount\":1602,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/can-firefighters-have-beards\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/can-firefighters-have-beards.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Firefighter Knowledge\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/can-firefighters-have-beards\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/can-firefighters-have-beards\/\",\"name\":\"Can Firefighters Have Beards? 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