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What is your age? Are you a:
Citizen Firefighter Fire Officer Agency Administrator
50 Fire Chief
49 Battalion Chief
48 Yes NO Yes Yes
41 x
31 Yes
42 US Yes Yes
52 Yes
41 x
28 x
30 Yes Yes NO NO
43 Fire Chief
60 Yes
33 x
34 x
51 Chief
37 Chief
47 Yes
50 Yes Yes Yes Yes
57 Yes Yes Yes Yes
42 Chief
30 Yes
51 Fire Chief
53 Yes NO NO Yes
49 Deputy Chief
57 Chief
39 Fire Fighter/Paramedic
26 Yes
45 Yes
31 x
43 Firefighter
43 Yes Yes Yes
35 x
50 x
35 Yes Yes NO NO
38 Yes Yes
37 Shift Captain
42 US Lt. of Operations RCFD South Dakota
59 B/C
29 Yes
56 Yes
32 x
42 Yes Yes NO NO
39 x
27 #
31 x
26 /paramedic
53 Battalion Chief
39 x
31 Firefighter
28 x
54 Yes (American) Yes Yes NO
43 Fire Fighter
34 x x
41 x
38 y
27 y y n n
35 check
56 XX
45 x
40 Yes
58 Taining Officer
43 x
35 x
57 Fire Officer
54 Training Lieutenant
54 Yes Yes Yes Yes
30 office personel
42 Yes Yes Yes Yes
42 Fire Chief
49 Assistant Chief
54 x
40 Yes
59 Yes Yes Yes Yes`
39 DC
55 lt
66 usa XX
34 Firefighter
47 Division Chief
22 Yes Yes, Volunteer NO NO
33 x x
53 Fire Chief
33 Firefighter
29 Yes
37 Yes
46 x
50 Yes Yes
35 Lieutenant
41 Fire Chief
34 Lieutenant
32 Yes
53 Fire Chief
43 x
45 fire dept
32 Yes
46 Yes
55 Battalion Chief
41 XX
48 x
55 Fire Chief
45 Yes
50 Yes Deputy Chief
41 x
50 Yes
39 x
48 Yes Yes Yes NO
48 Yes
29 Yes
41 Battalion Chief
39 Yes NO Asssistant Chief
50 Chief
29 Lieutenant
39 Yes
32 Yes Yes Yes NO
35 x
36 *
39 Battalion Chief
41 XXXXX
55 Fire Chief
41 Yes Yes Yes Yes
36 Firefighter
41 Yes Yes
42 x
42 Fire Engineer
36 x
52 Yes Yes
43 x
45 Yes
36 Yes Yes
50 y y n
43 Deputy Chief
43 Yes Yes Yes Yes
48 Yes captain
54 x
26 x
43 Director
52 Yes Yes
51 Deputy Chief
46 Deputy Chief
48 Yes
44 Yes
40 Fire Chief
56 Fire Chief
50 Yes Yes Yes Division Chief - Fire Marshal
44 Fire Chief
48 Fire Chief
57 XXXXXX
46 Yes
53 x
46 x
40 Battalion Chief
47 Yes NO Yes NO
46 Battalion Chief
53 Yes Yes Yes NO
47 x x x
55 Fire Chief
52 Fire Chief
34 x
42 Division Chief
43 Yes Yes NO NO
49 Fire Officer
53 Fire Chief
50 Fire Chief
36 Yes
54 Yes Yes
52 usa Battalion Chief
44 captain
37 Yes Yes
29 Yes
46 citizen Firefighter
53 Chief
59 Yes
35 Yes Yes NO NO
46 Yes Yes Yes NO
51 x
43 x
48 Fire Chief
44 Division Chief
45 Chief
38 Yes
36 Battalion Chief
25 fire fighter for 5 1/2 yrs
53 Yes Yes Yes Yes
24 NO Yes NO NO
46 Fire Chief
24 Firefighter
40 Batt. Chief
37 Yes
39 Chief
54 Yes Yes Yes NO
39 Yes Yes NO Yes
50 Yes Yes Yes Yes
46 Chief
45 Yes captain
35 Yes
45 Battalion Chief
46 Yes
37 y
60 US Battalion Chief
56 Yes Lieutanent
30 Yes Yes NO
35 Yes Yes
59 x
36 Lieutenant
38 x
59 Fire Chief
43 Yes
19 Yes Yes
30 operations captain
32 Firefigher
54 Yes Yes Yes Yes
42 Assistant Chief
20 Yes
35 Yes Yes NO NO
47 Lieutenant
47 Yes
44 Yes
40 Yes NO Yes NO
54 Yes Yes Yes Yes
42 Yes
28 Yes Yes NO NO
49 Yes
49 x
58 Fire Chief
48 x
50 XXXX
61 Yes Yes Yes Yes
37 x
33 officer
56 Yes NO NO NO
25 x
25 - -
Sioux Falls Fire Rescue -
46 usa Yes Yes
40 Yes Yes Yes Yes
28 Yes
38 Yes
41 x
45 Assistant Chief
54 Battalion Chief
37 Battalion Chief
43 Lieutenant
62 Yes Yes Yes Yes
52 Chief
24 Yes Yes NO NO
31 Engineer
26 Yes Yes NO NO
47 Yes
52 Fire Chief
27 x
36 Yes Yes
43 Yes Yes Yes
41 x
48 x
38 x
35 y y n n
39 Fire/EMS Chief
51 Fire Chief
51 Yes
47 Fire Chief
36 Division Chief of Operations
59 Chief
56 x
45 Yes Yes
41 x
56 EMS Chief
43 Asst Chief
50 Retired Board President
47 Fire Chief
39 Yes Yes Yes Yes
50 Chief
57 Fire Chief
51 Agency Administrator
56 Chief
47 Fire Chief
56 Yes
45 Fire Chief
51 Fire Chief
35 x
34 x
35 Yes Yes Yes Yes
62 Fire Chief
46 x
40 Training Officer
36 Yes
46 x
50 XX
47 Division Chief
52 Deputy Chief
53 x
58 Yes Deputy Chief
57 Deputy Chief
47 Battalion Chief
52 Yes Yes Yes NO
47 Fire Captain
30 Firefighter
52 Battalion Chief
40 Firefighter
46 Lieutenant
53 Yes
46 *lieutenant
30 9 years
32 NO Yes NO NO
51 Yes Yes Yes NO
39 Fire Officer
41 Lieutenant Colorado Springs Fire Department
40 x
29 Firefighter
32 Firefighter
42 *
56 Yes
48 XXX
27 Yes
45 Fire Investigator
39 x
32 Yes
53 for 24 years
33 x x
37 x x
34 Human Resources Manager
39 Yes Yes Yes Yes
52 Yes Yes NO NO
33 Yes
39 Yes
44 x
36 x
49 Fire Officer
50 Yes Yes Yes NO
39 x
48 Yes Yes Yes NO
52 Fire Chief
38 Yes
52 Lt.
40 x
55 Yes
40 ff
26 Firefighter
43 Lieutenant
45 Firefighter
41 usa Lieutenant Vol. Fire Chief
40 x
50 x
37 x
56 Civilian
32 *
42 Yes
31 Yes
50 x
26 Yes
51 Fire Chief
42 Yes
32 x
30 Yes, Firefighter
28 Yes Yes I am a Captain Stratmoor Hills FD
34 paramedic firefighter
55 x
38 x
33 check
32 Yes
50 Yes Yes Yes Yes
45 Firefighter
31 x
45 x
55 Yes Yes Yes NO
49 Yes Yes Yes NO
50 Yes Yes NO NO
48 Firefighter
40 Yes
41 x
29 Yes Yes
38 lt
35 x
61 Yes Yes Yes Yes
45 Yes
68 Fire Chief
37 x
40 Yes Yes Yes Yes
29 Yes
38 Yes
32 Yes
36 Yes
42 Yes
49 x
26 Firefighter
37 Yes
45 Fire Investigator
71 Firefighter
45 fire/medic
40 NO Yes NO NO
28 Yes Yes * *
Do you have any Do you have any VISIBLE
Tattoos Body Piercings Both N/A Tattoos Body Piercings
no no no no no
two, upper arms none no no
no no no no
yes yes yes yes yes
no no no no no
none none
yes no
x X
x X
yes not any more not yet
0 0 0 0
yes no no no
x
yes no
no
yes 1 no
no no
no no no no
no no no no
no no no no
yes
N/A
no no
Yes - Single hole each ear for earrings no yes
no no
no
x
yes yes
n/a none
yes no no
yes no no no no
no no no no no
x
x
yes no no no yes no
no no no no
yes no no no
yes yes
x no
yes no
no no no no
x X
yes no no no no no
no yes ears only no yes ears only
#
x
yes 1
no yes yes
x
1
x no
no no no no no
Tattoo Tattoo
x
x
n n n n n
n n n n n n
check check
no no no no
x
yes yes. 4
no no
x
x
N/A
none
no no no no no
2 smallish tattoos pierced ears no earrings
no no no no
none
no no no no no
x
2 each no no
no no no no
3 no no
no
no no no no no
Both
yes none
no no no no
yes no NA NA Ankle NA
N/A no no
yes no
yes Only if I reach out or up with my arms
yes no no no
x
no no N/A N/A no no
no yes no yes
no no no no
none
Both no no
N/A
x
no no no no
yes no
yeah this one
no no no N/A no no
xx
x
no no no no
N/A
no no no no
x Depends on clothing X
no no no no no
yes no no no
no no no
no
yes no no no
no no no no
Yes, 3 no no no no
none
4 No, all covered by pants/shirt
yes no
yes no no
x
*
yes Ears only no Don't wear any on duty
XXXXX
no no
no no no yes no no
yes no
yes yes
x
yes yes
x
no no no
x
no no no no
yes no yes with shorts
n n n n n
Yes-1 No, unless sleeveless
no no no yes no no
N/A
x X
no no no no
yes no no no
yes just the tip from under my right sleeve
yes no
yes no
yes yes yes yes yes
no no no no
none none
Not yet no no no
yes yes no
no
yes no
XXXXX
xx
x
x
none
no no no no no
yes
ears
no no no no
no no no no
no no no no
x X
none
no no no yes no no
none
I had one removed from my shoulder
yes no 0
no no no no
no no no no no
no no
no no
yes no Not visible
yes no no no
no no no no
none
N/A
no no no no no no
no no
x
x
no no no no
no no
yes no yes no
yes YesNo
yes, two no
I have 17, and am currently working on full sleeves half sleeves, back of neck, ring finger
no no no none no no
no no no x no no
yes no N/A no N/A
yes yes
no no no no
none
1
no no no no no
no no no no no
yes no no yes no
none
no
yes no
none
N/A
Y n n Y
no no no no
no no
no yes no yes
yes no no Sometimes
x
x
2
yes no yes no
yes yes
yes yes
yes no no yes no
yes no
no no no no no no
no no no no no
yes
yes no no no no
yes no
no
yes no no no
no no no no no
no yes no - no yes
no no
x
x
no
no no no no
x
XXXXX
no no
x X
yes yes
no no no no
x X
yes no - - none
no,(right shoulder) tshirt covers
no no no
Yes - 2 no no N/A no no
x
yes
x
no no N/A
none
yes no
yes no no
yes no no yes no
none
no yes no no no yes
yes no no no
no no no no
N/A
none
x
yes
yes 1
x
x x
x no ears
n n n n n n
no no no no no
no no
no no no no no
yes no no no
2 no
no no no no
x X
no no
x
yes yes
x
none none none none
yes no no no
none
no
none
no ears no Ears Only
x
0 0 0 0 0
no no
yes no Somewhat no
no no NA NA
x X
x
no no no no no
no no
x
yes no no
yes
x
no no no no no
no no no no
None; prohibited by military and I have enough holes in my body already
x
no no
I want one no no
yes no yes
no no N/A
none
yes yes yes yes
N/A
yes no no no
none
yes no no
*
no no no no
yes no no no yes no
no no no no no
N/A
no no no no no
x
yes yes
x
yes no
yes no no
XXX
yes no
Just ears ears
x
yes no
no no no no
x
x x X X
yes no no no
yes no yes sometimes
no no no no N/A N/A
yes 3 no
yes no no
x X
no no no no
N/A
no no NA NA no no
x
no no no no
no no no no
yes no no no
none
x right shoulder
none
tats
none
Three One no yes
no no no no
2 0 0 0
x
x
x
N/A
* *
no no no no no
yes
x X
yes yes
no no no no
yes yes yes
yes no no no
N/A
12 3 x 2 2 (but take them out while on duty)
yes yes
x
x
check
none
no no no no no
none
2 1 1
no no no no no no
no no no no
no no no no
no no no no no
One no no
no yes no yes
x
yes no
no yes no no
x
no no no no no
no yes no yes
no no
yes no no no
x
none
no no no no no no
no no no no no
one small one on foot just ears
no yes yes
x
yes yes
yes yes
1 1 1
none
none
yes no no no
two not visible * * * * *
Both N/A
no

yes
no
none

N/A

no
N/A
no
N/A
no
X

N/A
no
no
no
X
X
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no no
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X

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*

X
X
n
X

X
X
X
N/A
none
no

no
none
no
X

no
no
no
No visible tattoos or piercings

NA NA

X
N/A N/A

none
no no
N/A
X

yeah this one
no N/A
xx
X

N/A

NA
N/A

no no
no

X
*
wear any on duty
XXXXX
no
no yes

X
N/A
X

no yes
N/A

yes
no
none

XXXXXX
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X
X
none
no
no
no

N/A
no yes
no
no
0

no
N/A
N/A

no no

none
n?A
no no
X
X
X
none

no no
no X
N/A

no
no
no
no
no
no
XXX

none
N/A

N/A

X
X
X

no no
no
yes

no
no -
NA
X
X
no

X
XXXXX

- -

no N/A
X
*
X
N/A
N/A

no
none

N/A
no
X
X

X
X

n n
no
X
no

X
X

none
no
none

X
0
N/A

NA NA

X
no
none
X

X
X
no

holes in my body already none
X
no
X

N/A
none
N/A

none

no no
no
N/A
no
X

XXX

not with uniform on

X
X

N/A N/A

N/A
no NA
X

none

none
no
none

X
X
X
N/A

no
yes

yes

N/A
X
X
X
check
none
no
no

no
X
no

N/A

X
none
no no
no

none
no

* *
Does your agency have any restrictions on visible tattoos and /or body piercings? If yes, please explain.

No
No
We do not have any restrictions
No, not that I am aware of
N/A
no they do not, but I would like to see one
No
none on tattoos. if pierced, need to remove jewelry when on duty
No Earing On Duty.
not any for tattoos, piercing yes. But out of sight out of mind. Or basically if they can't see them
Not at this time
No
NO PIERCINGS MAY BE WORN ON FACIAL AREA WHICH MAY HAMPER SCBA MASK. NOTHING WRITTEN REGARDING TATTOOS.
no we do not
Yes on Body Piercings
No
Yes: Members are discouraged from wearing rings, necklaces or other jewelry while on duty. Wearing jewelry in or around fire apparatus and equipment can
YES, NO TATTOO CAN BE VISIBLE WHILE WEARING UNIFORM
No
Not yet.
Yes ~ Tattoos must be covered
Yes, no exposed body piercing hardware will be worn on-duty.
No visible tatoos or earrings on the floor. Office female personnel allowed pierced earrings.
Yes. No earings while on duty.
No
No
No
no jewelery to be worn on duty
No
no tattoos that are sexually explicit, immoral or express radical social statements unless they are covered. Earrings are allowed to be worn on duty provided t
NO FACIAL JEWELRY OF ANY KIND SHALL BE PERMITTED, SUCH AS EARRINGS, NOSE RINGS, OR STUDS.
No
No
No
no visible piercings.
Yes - No visibile body piercing from a safety perspective. Nothing on tattoos.
No restrictions on tattoos Earings are not permitted to be worn while on duty.
Not that I am aware of.
No facial jewelry of any kind.
don't know
No
No
No piercings. This is a verbal policy.
Not really
No
No offensive tattoo's are to be showing
Yes. No piercings showing for safety reasons.
No
No
earrings or other visible piercings not allowed on duty, don't know about tatoos.
No
No
None
Yes. Piercings and accompanying jewelry concealed by the uniform shall not be visible through, or interfere with, the professional appearance of the member
No
No
No
None
I dont believe so
No.
Yes, No visable body peircings allowed on duty.
No earrings on duty.
Yes, we have a grooming and apperance policy in place.
Yes. Tattoes must be covered. Stud earings in the ear lobes only.
No
Nothing showing while on duty. e.g. if the firefighter has a full sleeve, then they must where long sleeve t-shirts/uniformn shirts etc. year round.
Firefighters aren't allowed to have piercings on duty.
not yet working on new policy
We are in the process of creating a policy
Nothig visible below the upper 1.6th of the arm. Basically if is shows wile wearing a tee shirt or short sleeve shirt its forbidden
No nudity
They can not be visible to the public.
Yes. If they have a tattoo, it must be covered while on duty. If they have body piercings, they must be removed while on duty.
None
No
No
not that I am aware of
No
Yes, no visible tattoos or piercings.
Yes, all piercing must be removed prior to engaging in any and all fire/rescue (ie. warm and hot zone activities) related activities. Perosonnel with Rehab or c
Yes, No body piercings worn while on duty. Recommend no visable tattoos, will give consideration for tattoos depending on design and content.
yes, nothing offensive
Jewelry on males is not allowed
non-offensive tattoos if visible, unsure of piercings since I wont get any.
yes
Yes - My agency prohibits any tattoo or body piercing that is visible while wearing working attire. The only exception is that females can have pierced ears fo
Only men are restricted from wearing piercings of any kind while on duty.
Yes. A policy in place prohibiting any visible tatoos, body art or piercings. Employees can have them but they must be covered while in official copacity.
We follow our city policy.
Not that I am aware of.
We do not allow visible piercings or tattoos.
No
No visible body piercings during on duty hours.
our policy states that no neck or face tattoos should be visible while in uniform. All jewelry, including piercings, are prohibited with the exception of rings and
We have a policy on jewelry and tattoos can't be offensive or they have to be covered
Yes. We have a policy on it.
Only on piercings, cannot wear on duty.
Yes We try to maintain a safe and healthy workplace with professional looking employees. Employees cannot wear piercings or show tattoos while on duty o
Yes- Body piercing and tatoos cannot be visible - Exception- if the tattoo is not considered offensive, it can be visible.
No piercings that are in the nose or anywhere else that are visiable. Nothing on tattoos
No
Not to my knowledge.
Body piercings are prohibited
no to tattoos In the past piercings have not been worn during duty periods for safety reasons.
yes must be aproved, removed or covered up
No
Yes, any tatoo must be covered while in public view. This means any emergency assignment, Public Relations, or in radio service.
No
No, however tatoos of naked people that are visible would be deemed inappropriate
Limited scope in our handbook indicating that visible jewelry must be approved.
P&P states no visible tatoos and only one piercing per ear.
No
No
don't know
No
See policy below
No
No, but thinking about implementing a policy.
Our policy does not address piercings. Tattoos that can be interpreted as offensive cannot be visible while on duty. While nebulous, the policy also addresses
body piercings are not allowed to be worn while on duty. visible tattoos are allowed as long as not excessive or offensive or vulgar.
tattoos if deemed offensive must be covered. No facial piercing other than ears and can only wear studs in ears.
No
No ear rings for males.
Not to my knowledge
yes a aritten policy
No
No
No
Not at this time
Yes, can not have visible tattoos etc. showing.
None that I know of
UNKOWN
none on tattoos. "No facial jewlery of any kind shall be permitted, such as ear rings, nose rings, or studs."
No, tatoos are allowed
no facial tats
Working on a professional standards policy presently to address tattoos, piercings, facial hair and hair length
Body Piercings
we have a policy for pierced ears and jewelry with no mention of body piercings or tattoos
No
Not currently but we are looking into it.
No - Small agency focused on volunteers who serve their community.
Yes, an informal policy that tattoos and piercings must not be visible while in uniform and in the public; self policing until an issue arises!
Tattoo's - Anything below the elbow must be covered. Piercings are not to be worn at work. The disparity I see is between us and PD as they don't have the
we have no restrictions
Body Piercings are restricted to conservative ear rings for ladies only
No visible jewelery.
Not at this time.
We ask that facial body piercings be removed. Any visible tattoo that may be viewed as offensive is to be covered.
Shouldn't be exposed
A. Tattoos and brands are permissible, if not visible while wearing department uniforms. Department T-Shirts are considered department uniforms. B. Ear rin
Yes. For those hired after Jan 1, 2003, no tattoos and/or body piercings which are visible with the duty uniform. Those hired prior to Jan 1, 2003 can not add
Yes, if they are visible they must be tastefull, which is, of course, subjective.
No
yes, no facial tattoos, arm tattoos covered in public.
no body piercings
No
Not on tatoos, employees are not able to wear earings/navel rings on duty
Not at this time.
not that i kinow of
Only single ear studs are allowed. Tattoos must be covered.
No
No body piercings with the exception female firefighters which are allowed one set of post earrings. Tattoos that are considered inapropriate must be covered
Yes. See below.
Not for tattoos. We do have an SOG prohibiting ear rings on males
Our department is currently working toward the development of a professionalism policy to establish guidelines on how we shall approach the culture of pierc
Limit piercings to ear lobe, 1 per ear on duty, nothing on tattoos
Yes, they are not supposed to be visible while wearing a uniform shirt.
yes, there is a SOP stating all visible tattoo's must be covered during shift hours
yes must be covered
In process
No
No
No
No
nothing in SOP/SOG, have taken it on a case-by-case basis. Have had a couple of heavily tatooed members in the past, and asked them to keep them cover
No
Tattoos that a reasonable person would find offensive are not allowed to be visible. No piercings/jewelry while on duty.
No
No
Not currently, but it is coming.
If below the elbow, must wear long sleave t year round. None on face or hands.
No jewerly can be worn including ear rings while on duty. No policy on tattoos.
yes, they can not be seen with a shirt on
Yes, SOG states that any member cannot have any tatoos showing while on duty and any type of piercing hardware such as ear rings must remain out while
Yes if they are offensive.
no visible allowed
Facial jewelery
no, it just cannot effect the performance of any PPE
Yes as listed below; Earrings and Tattoos Any tattoos offensive to the sensibilities of a reasonable person shall remain covered at all times. Commissioned e
No. We have not needed to have any restrictions on visible tattoos and/or body piercings.
No
No body piercings allowed. No visiable tattoos
No Pierching on exposed skin for safety reasons
No.
No
None at this time
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No visible tattoos. One piercing per ear. No facial piercings. We are an ambulance district in metro STL.
No - It has not been an issue (yet).
Not at this time.
No
yes, as long as they are tasteful. not sure what that means.
No
No
Yes, Policy prohibiting visible tattos, boday art, piercings, ornamental dental work, etc.
You must cover any tattoos, and with piercings they must be taken out during duty.
No
No
No
yes, tattoos and body piercings can not be visible while in uniform. all tattoos and piecings must be covered while on duty, if piercings can not be covered the
No
No on Tatoos, yes on Piercings. If an irate patient grabs a piercing, now there will be more than one patient, and a workman's comp claim.
Not at this time.
Not that I am aware of.
Up to the discretion of the Fire Chief
No
Not at this time
No.
No
Yes, tattoos cannot be visible. Body piercings cannot be a safety hazard, ie ear studs with SCBA's
Not any restrictions on tattoos yet. No visible piercings are allowed.
No
No
No visible tattoos allowed below the elbows.
Tattoos; Yes, If they are visable they must be covered at all times when dealing with the public. However they can have them showing in the station while wo
None
Yes, keep them covered.
No
not as of yet
No
Yes, must be covered
Our Department is initiating a proposal for a professional standards policy that is intended to include specifications for tattoos and body piercings. We are str
Yes. No visible tattoos or piercings for all genders.
No
No
Not at this time
Yes we just got an SOG in places
No
Yes they must be covered. You can not were your piercings.
They cannot be exposed.
No
Yes, tattoos must not be visible on calls or public venues. No piercings other than ears.
No
Conservative in nature
Yes. Policy prohibiting any visible tattoos that would be deemed inappropriate or offensive.
No, but plan on adopting the following language. F. TATTOOS Tattoos shall not be displayed if they may be construed as profane, suggestive, immoral or of
Nothing yet.
yes, must be covered during work
No
JEWELRY: Members are discouraged from wearing jewelry that may interfere with personal safety, such as loose fitting bracelets, or necklaces. Body pierci
Yes, cannot be vissible while in uniform
No`
No restrictions as of now on visible tattoos or body piercings.
No
No
No
No
No
May not be visible while on duty&gt;
No
No
No
Yes. Tattoos are to be covered when dealing with the public. Body piercings on the face that are visible are limited to two per ear.
Tattoo allowed (tasteful), if not they must be covered at all times. NO body piercings visible
See No. 6.
Males are not allowed any visible piercings on duty, and females are allowed one set of small non-snagging earrings. All tattoos must be covered by the on d
No
No
Our agency does have a policy on body piercings but no restrictions at this time on tattoos.
No restrictions
Yes...Tattoos below the elbow must be covered.
Not visible.
No.
tattoos and body piercings are required to be covered while on duty
No
No
Any tatoo perceived as offensive must be covered. No tattoos below the elbow or they must be covered. No earrings or other visible piercings while on duty.
Yes, Jewelry only. Recomends that it not be worn.
Can not interefere with operations needs
one post style earing per ear no other documented current restrictions.
Yes. No visible tatoos; if on arms, long-sleeve shirt must be worn year round. If anything is pierced, you may not wear any device in it that shows. That inclu
No
No
Tattoos are encouraged to be hidden by the uniform. If any of the tattoo will be visible, it has to be approved by a chief officer, primarily for "good taste." Hard
None, but we are currently putting together a task force to address the issue of professional appearance; tattoos and peircings will be part of the policy we are
No
Not at this time
There is no SOP or policy on tattoo's or piercings, however, male members with earrings have been asked by their Battalion Chiefs to remove them.
We are looking for national standards.
No.
Not at this time but they are reviewing the possiblility
not yet
No, currently evaluating a possible future grooming policy
No
Yes, no visible tattoos, no earings.
No
No
No
No
Not at this time.
No
No restrictions
No
Tattoos cannot be what a normal person would find offensive. No piercings or earrings can be worn while on duty. The exception is if it is new (not yet heale
Tattos below the elbow have to be covered per SOP.
Yes, an unwritten guideline. If administration sees an earring on a male, whether operations or support services, the male has to remove it. This does not ap
not currently
unknown
No
Yes, Take out piercings cover tattoos, but no one follows rules.
Was told not to wear any piercings, but no official policy
Yes "Any tatoos offensive to the sensibilities of a reasonable person shall remain covered at all times. Commissioned employees shall not wear body-piercin
No.
Not at the present time
No, not as of this time
No
not yet
Not at this time.
No
Not currently but we are in the process of investigating and developing professional appearance standards
No
No current restrictions but are reviewing it at this time
No.
Not yet.
No
No
I don't know.
No
No
Not at this time.
not yet
Yes. They cannot be on your hands or on the front of your neck. If exposed, they cannot "be offensive to others".
No
Not answering this one.
unknown
None that I am aware of.
no, restrictions are not necessary
NO WE DON'T HAVE ANY RESTRICTIONS.
Not yet.
Not yet.
No
No, so long as they are not offensive or pose a safety concern.
not yet
No
No
Can only wear stud earrings, no restriction on tattoos
None at this time
No
No
Not that I'm Aware of.
No
yes, no tattoos can be visible and only one set of studded ear rings can be worn
No wish they did
not yet
No
No
No
I think so.
not yet
None
No
No
No
No
Tattoos: Sexually explicit or offensive symbols must be covered while on duty. Jewelry: Body Piercing - Not authorized in uniform.
not yet
No
not yet
Anything above an acceptable amount or kind that maybe upsetting to the majority governing the department or public.
No
No
No
No
Unclear as to what those restrictions are. Those that exist are generally enforced inconsistantly.
No
not at this time, has not became a problem up to this point. Individuals do not have crude or offensive tattoos.
No
Didi'nt use to but now they just have asked us not to wear any earrings if you are male. Nothing in writing to support it though.
None
No
Yes. Tattoos are acceptable for employment, as long as they can be hidden by the duty uniform. Tattoos may be displayed during phyiscal training activities.
No
Does your agency have a policy or SOP on tattoos and / or body piercings? If yes, please explain.

No
No
No
No, not that I am aware of
N/A
no they do not
No
just on the piercings
Same as Above.
not any for tattoos, piercing yes. But out of sight out of mind. Or basically if they can't see them
Not at this time, wanting to develop one.
No
NO PIERCINGS MAY BE WORN ON FACIAL AREA WHICH MAY HAMPER SCBA MASK. NOTHING WRITTEN REGARDING TATTOOS.
no we do not
Yes, Body Piercings cannot be visible during work hours. This includes women firefighters wearing earrings.
No
Yes - see # 5
YES, NO TATTOO CAN BE VISIBLE WHILE WEARING UNIFORM
No
Not yet.
yes
Yes, GP-054, see response in question 5.
No
no.
No
No
No
No
No
same as above
NO FACIAL JEWELRY OF ANY KIND SHALL BE PERMITTED, SUCH AS EARRINGS, NOSE RINGS, OR STUDS.
No
No
No
same
Yes - No visible body piercing from a safety perspective. Nothing on tattoos.
AR # 1511 As noted above. No gender preference. Does not stipulate piercings other then earings, although officers such as myself do not allow on apparatu
No
No facial jewelry of any kind.
don't know
No
No
No
No
No
yes, as described above.
Yes, expaining above.
No
No
policy against earrings and piercings
No
No
Not at this point
Yes. Piercings and accompanying jewelry concealed by the uniform shall not be visible through, or interfere with, the professional appearance of the member
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No earrings or offensive tattoos
Yes, it states the following: Jewelry in general shall not present a health or safety hazard with the proper fit of protective gear, equipment and uniforms. Med
Yes Policy, see above
Yes. Wearing jewelry on duty is not allowed. It is a safety issue, snagging PPE on the jewelry (which includes ear-rings and other rings/objects)
yes, essentially as stated above
policy not to have piercings on the floor, ok in the office.
No
not yet
Yes same as above
No
Policy stating they can not be visible.
Yes. See above
NONE
No
No
not that I am aware of
No
Not known
Yes, all piercing must be removed prior to engaging in any and all fire/rescue (ie. warm and hot zone activities) related activities. Perosonnel with Rehab or c
Yes, Body piercings and jewelry other than wrist watch, wedding band and medical alert worn while on duty. Recommend no visable tattoos, will give conside
No
Tattoos can not be visible.
non-offensive tattoos if visible
yes
Yes - The policy prohibits tattoos/piercings that are visible while wearing working attire (exception - females may have pierced ears for non-dangling earrings)
Policy states: "No exposed body piercing hardware will be worn on-duty due to safety considerations."
Yes, same as above
City policy: Tatoos that are visible should not be excessive. Excessive is defined as 1/3 of the exposed body part. Tatoos on the head, face, and neck above
Not that I am aware of.
Yes. The policy simples states that visible piercings are not allowed and all tattoos will be covered.
No
No
Yes. As stated above no neck or face tattoos are to be visible while in uniform and no jewelry or piercings.
Yes, watches, wedding ring and one necklace can be worn. 1 set of stud type earrings can be worn and tatoos can not be considered offensive or they have t
Yes, it is titled, "Uniforms and Personal Appearance". It states that no exposed body piercing hardware will be worn on duty due to safety considerations. It al
Just the piercings.
Yes When on duty or wearing a department-issued uniform, all piercings for both males and females must be removed. All tattoos must be covered and rem
Yes- same as above
No piercings that are in the nose or anywhere else that are visiable. Nothing on tattoos
yes, we do not allow ear piercings.
Not to my knowledge.
Body piercings are prohibited
No
yes must be aproved and deemed appropriate, removed or covered up
No
Yes, any tatoo must be covered while in public view. This means any emergency assignment, Public Relations, or in radio service. Body pie
No
No
No
See above.
No
No
don't know
No
BODY PIERCINGS/JEWLERY Body piercing (nose rings/studs, eyebrow rings, tongue studs, etc.) which are visible to the public are prohibited for all departm
Only if affects mask seal.
no.
Our policy does not address piercings. Tattoos that can be interpreted as offensive cannot be visible while on duty. While nebulous, the policy also addresses
body piercings are not allowed to be worn while on duty. visible tattoos are allowed as long as not excessive or offensive or vulgar.
covered tattoos
No
No
Not to my knowledge
yes a wtitten policy
No
No
no visible jewlery
not at this time
Yes, No tattoos etc. showing, current employees are "grandfathered" if tattoos were before policy effective.
None that I know of
UNKNOWN
Yes, in our rules and regulations. As stated above.
No
see above
As above
Body Piercings
No
Tattoos should not be offensive, i.e., they should not portray racist or sexist themes.
No
No - Not yet
No formal policy but informally discussed.
Yes - see #5 above! This came about a number of years ago during a "professional image" conversation at a chief officers meeting. The fact of the matter is
No
Yes, see above
No
Not at this time.
No
Administrative Policy
Yes, see above #5 - copied from our SOP
Same as Above.
No. Other than piercings cannot interfere with PPE.
no-we do follow haz-mat procedures by not allowing anything you'd want into a hazardous scene.
see above
it limits the amount of jewerly you can ware including ear rings, nose rings and the like.
Working on one
Just body piercing
Not at this time.
not yet
Only single ear studs are allowed. Tattoos must be covered.
No
No , its covered in the employee handbook.
Our policy states." Any tattoos offensive to the sensibilities of a reasonable person shall remained covered at all times. Commissioned employees shall not w
SOG prohibiting ear rings on males.
Our department is currently working toward the development of a professionalism policy to establish guidelines on how we shall approach the culture of pierc
uniform policy
Same as Above.
See above note.
must be covered
in process
Yes on jewelry. Small studs on earrings are OK, everything must be removed as not to be a hazard if facial.
No
No
No
No
No
Yes. The description above is in the content of our SOP
No
No
No
There are no sop's on tattoos.
see above
Yes, same as above
Yes, SOG states that any member cannot have any tatoos showing while on duty and any type of piercing hardware such as ear rings must remain out while
Any tattoos offensive to the sensibilities of a reasonable person shall remain covered at all times.
yes
No
No
Yes in our policy on uniform, grooming, and appearance as listed below; Earrings and Tattoos Any tattoos offensive to the sensibilities of a reasonable perso
No
No SOP on tattoos, there is an SOP addressing jewlery in uniform.
No body piercings allowed. No visiable tattoos. It's short and to the point
Must be in good taste.
no.
No
None at this time
No
None as yet. The chief has recently indicated that he will be developing a policy in the near future.
Policy, no ear rings on duty
No
No
No
No
No visible tattoos. One piercing per ear. No facial piercings. We are an ambulance district in metro STL.
No
Not at this time.
No
No
No
No
Yes as above
N/A
No
No
No
yes, see above explination.
No
No on Tatoos, yes on Piercings. If an irate patient grabs a piercing, now there will be more than one patient, and a workman's comp claim.
Not at this time.
N/A
City policy that is up to the discretion of the fire chief.
No
not at this time
My agency is developing one now.
No
Yes, See above
No SOPs to my knowledge.
No
No
No visible tattoos allowed below the elbows.
Yes, same as above
NONE
no.
No
Not as of yet
No
yes, no piercing visable
See above reply.
Refer to question 5.
No
No
No
Yes just got approved
No
Yes same as above
They cannot be exposed.
No
same
No
No
See question 5.
see above
Nothing yet.
yes, must be covered during work
No
JEWELRY: Members are discouraged from wearing jewelry that may interfere with personal safety, such as loose fitting bracelets, or necklaces. Body pierci
yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes to both
No
No
No
Yes. As above
Yes, see above
Yes, addressed in a policy. Policy specifically states: Examples of inappropriate appearance include offensive tattoos that cannot be covered by clothing; bod
Yes we do and it follows the above guidelines
No
No
Yes there is a policy on piercings but none at this time on tattoos.
No
yes
None should be visible while in uniform.
No
tattoos and body piercings must be covered while on duty
No
No
Same as Above.
Yes, Jewelry only. Recomends that it not be worn.
Polict states: Jewelry shall not be worn that would interfere with the operation of District tools, equipment and apparatus or that would jeopardize the safety of
Draft policy being worked on now.
Yes. The policy has been in place since the early 90's. If they show, they are prohibited.
No
No
see above
Please see above.
No
not at this time
no.
Looking to develope such.
No
No
not yet
No, Possbile future SOP/policy
No
Yes, no visible tattoos, no earings.
No
No
No
No
not at this time
No
no SOP's
No
same as above
Yes, see above
No, it is selective enforcement.
not currently
UNKNOWN
yes you can have them but they must be coverd on duty.
directive, not policy
No
Yes, see above
No
Not at the present time
No, not as of this time
No
not yet
Not at this time.
No
Not yet. We are interested in the result of the survey.
No
No
"Offensive" tattoos as determined by the ffire chief must be covered.
not yet
No
No
I don't know
No
No
Not at this time.
not yet
Yes. They cannot be on your hands or on the front of your neck. If exposed, they cannot "be offensive to others". No visable peircings allowed.
No
Not answering this one.
No
None that I am aware of.
no, a policy is not necessary
No
Not yet.
Not yet.
No
No
not yet
No
No
nothing written
None at this time
No
No
Nope
No
yes, above
No
yes, one on "earrings", but not one on "body piercings"
No
No
No
not sure
not yet
NONE
No
No
No
No
see above
not yet
No
not yet
Currently in the process of defining this.
No
No
No
No
see above
Yes, non-offensive.
not at this time
No
No
NONE
No
No SOP on body piercings.
No
Do you view others with tattoos and / or body piercings differently?
Yes
X

depending
*

******

Yes

Yes
Yes
Yes
X

yes (it depens on what it is and where it is

Yes
Yes

Yes

Piercings
Piercing

Yes
piercings are unsafe, tattoos need to be tasteful or not visible

onal appearance of the member in uniform. Tattoos or brands anywhere on the head, face, and neck above the uniform collar are prohibited. Excessive visible tattoos are proh
y
X
Depends on #/type
X

her rings/objects)
XX
depends on the piercing/tattoo
sometimes

sometimes

es. Perosonnel with Rehab or cold zone activities are excempt.
isable tattoos, will give consideration for tattoos depending on design and content.

X
ears for non-dangling earrings).

Yes
he head, face, and neck above the collar are prohibited. Tatoos that are extremist, indecent, sexist, or racist can not be exposed to the public at any time. Piercings and jewe

Yes

sidered offensive or they have to be covered up.
ue to safety considerations. It also states "No more than two rings may be worn, but are discouraged due to safety considerations". We do not have a policy on tattoos.

Yes

depends on the Tattoo or piercing

Depends on what it is

Yes

Body piercings - yes/Tattoos -depends on the type
XXXXX
XXX
Yes - sometimes. I take in the whole appearance
depends on content of tats and location and number of piercings

X
X

y
X
NO
Yes

Somewhat
Incident/situation/location dependent

eeting. The fact of the matter is, if you were in an accident and needing medical attention and you had two fire fighters standing before you, one heavily tattoo'd and one clea
Yes

XX
XX

Yes
Only to some instances

X
depends on what it looks like

Yes
Yes
some
missioned employees shall not wear ear rings on duty."
Yes
all approach the culture of piercings and tattoos.

Yes

X
Yes
X
Extreme piercings, yes. Tattoos no

depends on taste
Day to day No however, as a professional in uniform I view tatoos has non customer service friendly and body piercing hardware has a safety issue.

XXX

Yes if excessive.
Yes

depends on the ones and types
Yes

Yes

Yes
X

Depends on what and where it is.

sometimes

X
XXX

X
Negative Initial impression
*
X
XXXX
Yes

Yes

Yes
Yes
Yes, but not necessarily negative

no, it depends upon what the tattoo is.

Yes

Immediately, withdrawn. A Rescuer is not precieved as someone with multiple piercings.
X

Yes
X
Yes

X
Yes

If I can not see it - I don't care
depends upon the extent

Yes

Depends on type and number.

Yes

Depends on the amount
Yes
X

X
t would jeopardize the safety of the member of other personnel.
Yes
only from a street survival standpoint as taught by PD
Probably
Depends on how many and where they are located.

Occasionally

depends on the Tattoo or piercing
NO
Yes

sometimes

Yes
Yes

some are offensive

a little
X
X
Yes
Yes
X

Possibly if they are excessive
Yes
Yes- Negative

Excessive visible tattoos such sleeves or on the neck, Piercings
Yes

peircings allowed.

X
X
X

some people

Yes
X

Yes

Yes
*
No N/A

not really, except for tongue studs
XXXX
But depends how many/where
NO

X
X
NO
X
NO
X
NO

X
NO
NO

X
X
NO

NO
Tattoos
Tattoos
X

#
Depending on the degree and location of the tattoo
NO
NO

*
X

NO
X
X

XXXX
check
XX
X
*

NO
NO

X
NO

NO
XX
NO
NO

NO
NO
NO
X
NO
NO
X
NO

NO
NO

X
X
NO
NO
NO
XX

No-unless overboard

X
X

NO
NO

X
and No
NO

*
NO

nope

X
X
X

Yes NO

X
x, depending on the extent
X
I don't but I believe some of our customers do.
NO

NO
NO

X
X

NO
NO

X
X
NO
not at all if tastefull, not gang stuff

NO
NO
X
X

Poorly written question, leading
NO
X
NO

NO
No!
NO
no, it is very publicly accepted these days.
NO

are has a safety issue.
NO

X
NO

Not at this time
X

NO
X
X
X
X

NO
NO

Yes
NO
depends on the Tattoo or piercing
no-unless offensive content
NO
NO
NO
NO
X

X
NO

X
- -

*
X
*
X
NO

Depends on content
NO

X
X
X
NO
NO

X
X

X
NO
X
X
X

X
X

NO
X

NO
NO
N/A
NO
NO
X
*
X
NO NO

X
NO
X

NO
XXX
X
NO
X

X
X
NO
no i do not

XXX

depends on the tattoo/piercing
partial arms, legs, back, chest okay

absolutely not
NO
NO
NO
X

X
NO
*
NO
NO
X
NO

NO
X
No- That's like judging someone based on skin color. Profiling and discrimination!

check
NO

NO
X

NO
NO
NO
NO

X
NO
X

NO
X
X
X
NO

X
not if tasteful
NO

NO
NO
NO

NO *
In your opinion, does having a tattoo and / or body piercing, create a positive, negative or neutral image of the agency?
Positive
depends on the Tattoo or piercing
XXX

Positive

can be either
Yes if excessive or offensive.

Positive
depends

tatoo

X
If fire service oriented and tasteful

Depends upon the tattoo and what is exposed for the citizen to see.

Positive
It depends on the tattoo or Piercing
NO

Positive

positive it shows that we are people too.

Depends on the customer
Yes

*
Negative
X

mostly

x - deopending on the tatto and where

********

Yes
NEGATIVE
NEGATIVE
potentially

NEGATIVE
NEGATIVE
NEGATIVE
neagative
X

NEGATIVE

NEGATIVE
NEGATIVE

NEGATIVE

Tattoos in bad tast, piercings

NEGATIVE
X

Sometimes negative with some people.

y
XX

X
X
X

NEGATIVE
xxx!!!

X
X
Piercings
X

if visable
NEGATIVE
NEGATIVE
NEGATIVE

X
NEGATIVE

NEGATIVE
NEGATIVE

NEGATIVE
X
X

NO
X

NEGATIVE

if in public view
X

NEGATIVE
X

NEGATIVE

Usually negative if visible, large or obscene
xxxxx

NEGATIVE

n
In todays society it is neg.
NO
NEGATIVE

Negative if openly visible.

Yes negative
Overall negative (career especially)
Very negative to the majority of tax payers

NEGATIVE

XX
XX
X

NEGATIVE
Depending on the extent/nature

if displayed poorly
X
again, depends on what it is

NEGATIVE
NEGATIVE
NEGATIVE

Negative impact
NEGATIVE

NEGATIVE

Negatvie

X
NEGATIVE

More negatve than positive.

XXX
X

X - to generational contacts
Yes
XXX

NEGATIVE
could give negative image

NEGATIVE

X
X
Visible piercings (except ears), multiple or offensive tattoos

depends

X
XXX

piercing

X
*
X
xxxxx
X

Yes

Yes
Neg
NEGATIVE
If profanity or depicting evil or violence

NEGATIVE
X

Your people on the street (interacing with your customer) is the percieved face of your agency. They maybe the most congenial person however your public
X

y
NEGATIVE
X
Yes
X
Depends on the individual being served by the agency

X
it is possible, depends

NEGATIVE

Depends on type and number.
X

Yes

Maybe
NEGATIVE
X

X
X
Possibly
NEGATIVE
Definitely negative; specifically, prison tatoos create a very negative image.
Generally

Potential Negative
*

NO
NEGATIVE
NEGATIVE
Mostly negative

age dependent. Older people still see them negatively

Yes

NEGATIVE

somewhat
X

NEGATIVE
NEGATIVE
X
XXX
In excess they would detract from a professional image
Yes
NEGATIVE

Body piercing, sleeves, neck tatoos
Neg

X
X
NEGATIVE

Yes

Depends on the customer

X
X
depends what it is or where its located

XXXX
negitive

NEGATIVE
X

X
X
Yes
X

NEGATIVE

NEGATIVE
NEGATIVE
NEGATIVE
*
Neutral

Depends on the content
XXXX
X
NEUTRAL

depends
X
X
not in the times we are livivng in. Older generations seem to though
eopending on the tatto and where
NEUTRAL
X
X

NEUTRAL

X
NEUTRAL

NEUTRAL

Depends on the tattoo.
Tattoos in good taste
X
X

#
Depending on the degree and location of tattoo and/or piercing
X
etimes negative with some people.
X
*
depends on the tatoo

NEUTRAL

xxxxx
check
X
*

Netural

depends on the piercing or tattoo

Can be + or - depending on the situation and or location.

depends

NEUTRAL

nuetral
As long as in good taste
NEUTRAL

NEUTRAL
nuetral

NEUTRAL

NEUTRAL
NEUTRAL
Depends on what it is
XX

Unless they are overboard

NEUTRAL

depends

NEUTRAL

X
*
lly negative if visible, large or obscene
neutral as long as not excessive or offensive
NEUTRAL

XXX
X

X
X
X

days society it is neg.
Yes

X
X
X
tive if openly visible.
X

all negative (career especially)
negative to the majority of tax payers
NEUTRAL

NEUTRAL
X

nding on the extent/nature
NEUTRAL

n, depends on what it is
X
X
Depends on the artwork
if tastefull not gang tats

NEUTRAL

Depends on the tattoo

Again poorly written and leading question

X
X
Tastefull tattos are neutral opinion
NEUTRAL
NEUTRAL
Yes
I dont know a single person who does not have a tattoo. It is very publicly accepted these days and I have never had a negative comment from the communit
NEUTRAL
can be a pos or a neg
negatve than positive.
NEUTRAL

NEUTRAL

It depends on several factors
X

give negative image
X

X
placement dependent and size

e piercings (except ears), multiple or offensive tattoos
Yes

As long as the tattoo is appropirate

Yes
Yes
Depends on tattoo or piercing
for reasonable tatoos/piercings
XXXX
NEUTRAL

Dependant on tatoo location
X
X

neu

X
-

*
*
X

fanity or depicting evil or violence
Neutral for most, negative to some, probably not positive for many
depends on the Tattoo or piercing

X
X
X
Yes

X
X
people on the street (interacing with your customer) is the percieved face of your agency. They maybe the most congenial person however your public perception is thug or d

X
X

nds on the individual being served by the agency
X

ossible, depends
X
Depends on content of the tat
depends upon content
NEUTRAL

depends on what/where tats are
nds on type and number.

NEUTRAL

X
X
Maybe

NEUTRAL

Usually

itely negative; specifically, prison tatoos create a very negative image.

Depends on number and what they mean
Depends by case
It is a stereotype that has expired.
N/A
NEUTRAL
NEUTRAL
X

X
Yes

X
Yes
X

depends on the person judging
dependent. Older people still see them negatively
X

x - viewed differently by folks

NEUTRAL
NEUTRAL

cess they would detract from a professional image

X
partial arms, legs, back, chest

it creates a neutral image, firefighters are people too and have other off lives
NEUTRAL
NEUTRAL
NEUTRAL
X

NEUTRAL
nds on the customer
don't think it affects it
NEUTRAL
X

NEUTRAL
X
Neutral- Are we or are we not all equal based on ability and job description?

nds what it is or where its located
check
NEUTRAL

Netural
NEUTRAL
NEUTRAL
NEUTRAL

X
NEUTRAL

X
X - Depending on kind / amount
NEUTRAL

X
X
Depends upon images and location of piercings.
X
NEUTRAL

NEUTRAL

depends
Does having a tattoo and / or body piercing pose a safety hazard?
Yes

dangly earings or a tat that would potentially inflame a violent response to the wearer.

can be

X not tattoo but yes piercings

some piercings might
Could

yes piercings possibly

YES, BODY PIERCING
Yes
x
Body piercing
Yes
Yes
Yes

body piercing may have

Yes

body piercing - yes
Piercings
Piercings
a body piercing does
x

piercing

exposed piercings

certain piercings
x
x

Piercings, if item is present
piercing could
x- body piercing (risk of getting caught, pulled out,
possibly

Piercings

Certain Body piercings most definately could pose a safety hazard.
XX

Yes
Yes

x
Yes

piercing can
Piercings

Yes
Yes
Yes

Yes
x

piercing maybe
some
Body piercing does.
piercings do
x
Body Piercing- yes
Yes

Yes
piercings do
yes, if exposed

Body piercing
x

Piercing, yes
Body Piercing, possibly

Yes

Body piercings - definitely
XXXXX
possibly

some piercings yes depending on locations

piercings possibly

Yes
Yes

body piercing, not tatoos

Piercing possibly dependent on location.
x
piercing may provide opening for contamination of body fluids or hazardous materials

Safety hazard
Potential snag hazard with PPE. Point of conduction for electrical exposure
Yes

XX
x

Piercings can (in my opinion)

body piercings do
x, piercing
body piercing does i.e ear rings and nose rings.
x
X body piercings do

body piercing - yes
sometimes
Body piercing

piercing
jewelry can be forcibly removed, inappropriate tattoos can send the wrong message
Piercings could

Yes

x
at times depending on piercing
Piercings w/ jewelry yes.

ve comment from the community i serve or someone I am helping.
Yes
piercings can be ripped out
Not maybe the piercing it's self but the hardware like ear rings for example can conduct heat and be ripped out .
Yes for piercings

Certain piercing may be a safety hazard.
It can
X - jewlery only

xxx

possibly
Piercings could

Piercings may, depending on where it is.

Could
Body piercing

Piercings

piercings might
Body piercing can present a hazard
body piercing - yes
xxx

It could if it interfers with PPE

xxxx

piercing

Piercings may have a hazard potential

Yes

can
Yes

Yes
Body Piercing may be a snag or burn hazard
Fresh wound for tattoo would pose infection threat. Type of jewelry worn would influence safety hazard.

Possibly a pericing depending on location

body piercing, yes

Peircing
Piercing, if you can't wear a wedding ring on the job for fear of being caught on equipment, then an exposed piercing would be a safety issue.

x
some piercings

body piercing may
x

Body piercing

Body piercing
x

It can dependent upon where it is located and protective equipment interference
Depends on where piercing is
Body piercings could
x
body piercing - yes

Yes

Body piercing

Piercing can at times
from a street survival standpoint and from an infectious disease standpoint.
Potentially
Any jewlry could be a problem in a fire
Some piercings can
Gang tattoos do; ref. LAFD

Piercings possibly Tattoos less so
piercing yes, tattoo no
Large jewlery can become a hazard

piercing, possibly

Yes

Body piercing

depends where
x
x

Potentially
Yes

Piercings
I think piercing may.

X, body piercing

Body piercing

body piercings may
x

Yes
Yes

Yes
x

x
x

Yes

Yes
piercing yes
No Undetermined
x

XXXXX
x
UNDETERMINED

x
*********

Maybe piercings do - I don't think tattos represent a safety issue - just an image issue

Tattoo

Yes
x
*

No
x

No, why would it?
No
tattoo - no
Tattoos
Tattoos

x
Yes

#
Tattoos
x
I do not believe that it does.
x
*

No
x
x
n
xxxxxxxx
check
XX
x
*
x
x

x
No
XX

Maybe peircings

Tattoo
x
UNDETERMINED

x
x

Tattoos
No

x
*
Tattoos
not sure - tend to believe yes, but cannot prove it.

No
x

x
Could depends where

x
x
u
x
No No

No
Tattoo no unless something offensive to another, i.e. racist, gang affiliated, obscene, etc.

No
No
It can
XXXX not to anyone other than self

Not likely
No

Potentially
piercings may depending, no dangiling or catching ones
possibly

Tattoo
No

poorly written not defined leading

some probably do, most don't
piercings have potential

No
No
Yes
No, way!!! its not a distraction, and in now way can having art on your body cause a safety issue.

no for tattoos
xxx
x
x

X - tattoo only x - tattoo for injury assessment possibly
x

Tatoo
x
x
x
Tattoos
No
No

Yes
No
No for tattoo
probably some piercings

UNDETERMINED
Tatoo
Dependant on location
x
x

*
x
xxxx

x
- -
No
*
x
*
x
Could be
Infection when tattooing performed

No
No
x
x

No
x

Piercing - some jewelry could

No
x
x
Tatoos
x

No
generally not,depends on extent of piercing
Piercing yes - tattoo no

Tattoo no piercing yes if it can get snagged on something

x
x
x
No
not really

No
x
x
sometimes

Possibly if in face other than ears
Use at your own risk, and be aware of the consequences
No
No
No
x
*
x

UNDETERMINED
depends on the area of the body and what type of piercing
x
No
x
*
tattoo-no, piercing-depends where it is
tattoos, no
x
No
x - some piercings could

No
x
x

No
No
x

No
No
x
xxx

It could for Piercings
x
Tattoo
No haz for tats
piercings maybe, tattoos no
No
No
No
x

x
UNDETERMINED
*
No
No
Never heard of one
No
Tattoo
x
x
No
tattoos do not (the only safety hazard I can imagine is an obscene tattoo being seen by someone the tattoo is meant to offend posing a hazard to the tattooed
It does not- The color of your skin does not pose a safety concern. Women have piercings and it has never been an issue. Why now for men?
x

check
No
No

No
UNDETERMINED

x
No

xxxx

x
x
No
No
x
x
All jewelry should be covered by proper wear of PPE.
x
No
NOT TATTOOS NOT SURE ABOUT PIERCINGS
nope

tattoo no *
If an agency has an SOP or a policy regarding VISIBLE tattoos, should the content of the tattoo be a determining factor?
Yes
X
probably
XXX

YES
YES
X
X

nakedness might be bad

YES

X
******
YES
YES

X
YES
YES

YES

X
X
YES
YES
YES
YES
X
absolutely

X
Probably, somewhat.
X
*
X
X
YES
X
X
y

check
X
*
X
X- In some instances
X

YES

maybe

No its either yes or no
X
It can not be obscene or vulgar.

X
YES

Yes, unless they are not allowed at all
YES
YES
X
YES
YES
X
YES

YES

YES
YES

X
YES
YES
Definitely, small and tasteful

YES

YES
X
YES
YES

YES
X
YES

X
*
X
xxxxx
YES
ours does, but it is more easily enforced if the answer is no.
absolutely
YES
X
XXX
X
X

X
X
y

YES

X
x, if its unsuitable for the general public

Yes, as above.

YES
YES
Tatoos aren't always negative - exposed tatoos often are

YES

XX
X

YES
YES
absolutely

YES
X

YES
no gang tats
YES

It is on ours
YES
YES
YES
YES
X
X
YES
It must be one of the many factors
YES
X
X
X
perhaps - "mom" vs. porn...
YES
No extreme tattoos
YES
YES
YES
i belive that gang, naked, and or cuss words visible dont have a place in any business.
YES

YES
XXX
X

Yes if deemed offensive.
Certainly
ttoo for injury assessment possibly
X
XXX
X

YES
X

X
YES
X
X
X
X
X
YES
YES
YES
YES
X

YES
absoutely
XXXX
YES
YES
ndant on location

X
X
*

xxxxx
YES
X
YES
YES
X
absolutely
YES
*
*
X
YES
As noted in #8
Absolutely, but who is going to be the auditor of tattoo content.

YES
X

If it's offensive or graphic

YES
X
X
Yes, but who is to determine what is acceptable.
X
X
X
y
YES

YES

YES
definitely
ing yes - tattoo no

YES
YES
X
X
o no piercing yes if it can get snagged on something
YES
X
X
X
YES

YES
X
X
XX
YES

YES
X
YES
Possibly
YES
Yes. Nothing inappropriate, or people would take offense to.
YES
YES

X
YES
YES
YES
absolutely
X

YES
xxxxx
X
YES
X
YES
YES

YES

X
X
YES
YES

XXX
YES

YES
X

ngs maybe, tattoos no
YES
YES
YES
X
X

YES
*

YES
Vulgarity should be avoided

YES

absolutely (see # 9)
our skin does not pose a safety concern. Women have piercings and it has never been an issue. Why now for men?

X
check
YES

YES
X
X
YES
YES
YES
YES

X
YES
X
YES
YES

YES
YES

*
No

NO
NO

X
*
NO
X

NO
X
#
X

xxxxx
XX

XX
can't really be a factor because it's an issue of personal taste, and would be too hard to regulate what goes

X
NO

NO
X

XX
X

NO
X
X

NO
X

X
NO
NO

X
x it is all or none

NO
NO
NO

X
NO

X 1st ammendment rights

NO
but size should
Definitely not it should be all or none.

X - all or nothing, don't interpret values

XXXX
YES
NO

NO
X

X
NO

NO
NO

X
NO
X
NO

NO
No. that would violate freedom of speech laws. It has to be all or none

NO
X

per our policy, it doesn't matter; it cannot be visible while at work.
X
NO
X
*

X
X

NO
NO

NO
NO
NO

as well as nudity
NO

X
X
No, either can or can not have visible Tattoos
When in an emergency do you notice ink or the professionalism and the job being performed?
X

X
NO

NO
NO
X

nope

NO
NO
If an agency has an SOP or a policy regarding VISIBLE body piercings, should the placement and/or the number of them be a determining factor?
Yes
X
yes

yes
yes
X
X

probably
X
yes
X

******
yes
yes

X
yes
yes

yes
X

yes
X
X
yes
yes
x - exposed creates a safety issue.
yes
X

X
X

X
I think so. Some are not really a safety hazard.
X
*
X
X
yes
X
X
y
X
*
X
X
X
yes
yes
XX
based on size of piercing, location, how easy it would be to catch it or have an injury result from it.
possibly
X
yes
X
yes

X
yes
XX
Yes, unless they are not allowed at all
yes
yes
X
yes

X
yes

yes

X
yes
yes
Yes, it may be distracting.

Can't be visible
yes

yes
X
yes

X
Placement
yes
X
yes
yes
X
*
X
XXXXX

yes
absolutely
yes
X
XXX

X
X
X
X
y
X
NO

yes
Again based on safety.
X

yes
Negative - trust issue with elderly

yes
yes
XX
XX
X

yes
yes
Placement
X
yes

X safety concern for some piercings
yes
no dangeling safety
yes

yes

Definitely yes.
yes
yes
X
X
yes
It must be one of the factors
yes
X
X
X
yes
Consider social norms in your community
yes

for our job yes, no eye brows, lips nose or accessive ear peircings
yes
limit the number in ear and none on the face
itely not it should be all or none.
yes
XXX
XX
X
Yes they should not be allowed.

l or nothing, don't interpret values
X
XXXX
X

yes. Case by case
X

X
yes

X
X
X
X
yes

yes
yes
X

yes
yes
XXXX
yes
yes
yes

X
X
*

XXXXX
yes
X
yes
yes
X
yes
yes
X
yes
yes
yes
yes
Placement
X

If it interferes with SCBA use or any other safety factor. Also if they interfere with performing the work.

yes

X
X
X
X
X
X
y
yes

X
X
X

yes

yes
hat would violate freedom of speech laws. It has to be all or none
yes
yes
X
X
Can't be worn at work
yes
X
X
X
yes

yes
X
X
XX
yes
yes; how can we be recognized as professionals if we don't dress the part?

yes
X
yes

yes
Limit to ears only.
yes
yes

yes
yes
yes
absolutely
X

yes
XXX. Too many people still are not ready for odd piercings

yes
X
yes
yes

No opinion

X
X
yes
yes

XXX
yes

yes
X
yes

yes

X
yes
*
yes
yes

yes

X
yes
yes and not only placement and number, but type (ie. gauged earlobes)
Placement and size perhaps

X
check
yes

yes

yes
NO

yes
X

X
yes

X
Placement yes, number no.
X

yes
yes

*
em be a determining factor?
No

XXXXX
X

NO
NO

*
NO
X
NO

I don't think there should be any piercings with any jewelry in them at work

NO
X
#
X

xxxxxxxxxxxx
check
XX

X
NO

NO
NO
X

XX
X

X
X

NO
NO
XXX

yes
NO

x, all piercings should be restricted

it is all or none
NO

NO
NO

X
NO

X
NO
NO

Definitely not it should be all or none.

No.
X

XXXX
yes
NO

*
X
*

number

X
NO
X
NO

content only

NO
X

No, only the content
NO
X

X
X

NOYES
NO
X
NO

NO
NO
NO
NO

X
X

X
NO

X
X

NO
NO

NO
X

NO
NO
nope

NO
NO
Should an individual be allowed to do whatever they like to their own body? If your answer is NO, please describe your limits.

Yes, but an employeer also has the right to not hire or have a policy limiting visible tattoos. The employee or potential employee has the right to find other em
No, If the content of the tatoo is offensive, pornographic or racially disrespectful, the tatto must be covered up.
Yes
Yes
YES, BUT I THINK THAT UNAPPEALING (I.E. VULGAR) TATTOOS/PIERCINGS SHOULD BE COVERED UP/REMOVED DURING WORK IN ORDER TO
yes, they can do what ever to their body., they just cant display it while on duty due to public image and perception.
no, Piercings create a snag rip and tear problem. Tatoos shouldn't be of an offensive nature,
Yes
Yes
yes to a point. Remember we are in the public view all the time.
Yes, as long as it doen't deter from the agencies image to the public.
Yes, they shoudl be allowed to do whatever they like to their own body. But, if it is visable and offensive they will not be employed at my department.
NO. I BELIEVE CERTAIN PIERCINGS MAY INTERFERE WITH THE INDIVIDUAL'S SAFETY AND SHOULD BE ALLOWED DURING SHIFT HOURS. I.E. F
yes to an extent. As long as it is not gang affilliated, naked people, drugs, ect.. it should be ok
The individual should be able to do what they want but should realize it could affect their job. We are dependent upon the public trust and in dealing with ma
yes they do. but if the content or placement of the art detracts from the image of the department, or the fire service as a whole, then they can cover up or not
Yes - when they are OFF duty however, when on duty they are representitives of the agency and their appearance should be driven by the agency - not the in
YES, BUT WHEN YOUR IN THE PUBLIC EYE, IT NEEDS TO BE DISCREET.
Yes
Yes - But they need to understant this may limit their employability or require modifications to the dress code to cover these.
We must walk the fine line of not controlling people and maintaing a professional image. This will never go away and will always be a hot dissicusion
No, if it affects their health, poses a health and safety concern to others, or reflects negatively on the agency, it should not be allowed.
Yes. However, personal choice means personal responsiblity. Just because a person can do whatever they want with their body, does not mean that they sh
Yes
there should be limits on offensive symbols and words
Yes
Yes
Yes but we do not have to hire people that do not fit our corporate image
Yes, but know there may be consequences to their employment opportunities.
No, any type of body modification that may present a negative impact or have any safety concerns should vigorously monitored by the agency.
YES, BUT THEY CAN FIND EMPLOYMENT ELSEWHERE.
generally my answer is yes, unless what an individual does to their body causes unreasonable harm/ endangers their safety
Yes, as long as their willing to not be hired or quit their job if what they do to their body is not in line with the departments SOP
Yes, however if there is a policy in place then the contents of that policy should be adhered to without fault.
no
No - Visible tattoos need to be in good taste as appearance of the individual reflects both positive or negative on the agency.
No. In my view, we represent the public trust. Piercings and distastful tattoos reflect an image our local community could and would consider rebellous and m
Yes
Yes, but that may disqualify them for some things in life.
yes, but employers should be allowed to set limits or standards for employees
Yes they should, but in good taste for the job which they choose to be involved in. With firefighting I would not advise any over the top tattoos or piercings oth
no- nothing visible or a safety hazard
If they choose a profession where apperarance is important they should keep these items hidden or not have them. Piercings can be worn off duty.
Yes
Yes, but an agency should also be able to determine the image it wants to project to the public.
Not when you work in a public sector, when your job is public safety and the community takes what they see one person doing and often times applies that to
No. I could see that some tatoos could be offensive and create a bad public image if they were visible (e.g. racist, sexist, or drug and violence related theme
Yes. However an employer should be able to set limitations about visible tattoo's and piercings. You can do whatever you want, you just can't do whatever y
No, visible piercings should be limited, and visible tattoos should not be offensive
yes, within reason, facial tatoos and some piercings could be inappropriate
NO. No piercings that cannot be covered/protected by issued Department uniforms and clothing -- reason is safety. (turnout gear is not included when defini
Yes
Yes. But they may not be able to choose the consequenses (positive OR negative) of those actions.
No. Individuals should be allowed to do whatever they like to their own body only as long as they do not bring discredit to the department/city/community, etc.
Yes--but a public servant is a NO!
Yes. tattoos have not effect on the way person perform his or her job
Yes
Yes - if it is not offensive or capable of becoming a health issue for them.
yes, but it needs to be non-visible if it is potentially offensive
Yes, this is still AMERICA!
Yes, but they have to understand that working in a profession that deals with every ethnic and social culture, that multiple and visable tattoos and body piercin
Yes. But they also may have consequences related to this in future endeavors.
Yes, but within reason and piercings and tattoos should not become visible while representing the fire department.
Yes but not on duty
No. An eployee's public contact effectiveness may be affected by public perception of the adornment
Yes
yes, but they have to realize that other people then have the right to form opinions about them based on what they do (visually altering) to their body. they ca
yes but we still must maintaqin the general publics trust
I believe each person has that right. No everyone has the same thought. I do believe as a public safety professional you should present yourself as such.
No. While personal freedom of expression is an important right, It is also the right of the agency to present theimage most favorable to the agency. If visible t
We are the most trusted public servants in the nation, I feel tattoos and piercings are personal items, keep it covered out of sight out of mind. Realzzing the s
Again this should be limited only to safety issues and issues of obscenity or vilgarity.
My first answer has to be yes. But, there is a "but" with that answer. We, as an emergency response agency, must address the issue of safety, public perc
I think if you see it on normal TV, then it should be OK for the general public. You can't make everyone happy. No matter what you do, someone will always
Yes, but visability can be problem if representing department
Yes
Yes
Yes ,they should be able to do whatever they like to their own bodies, But the agency should have the right to say how they want their employes to look.
Yes
Yes, except where it may affect their safety when engaged in job related duties.
Yes, however if they choose the fire service that are standards they must meet. Those persons must be able to make a committment if they want to be succe
Yes
Yes, but your career should have some bearing on the publics view since you are a public servant.
any body piercings should be non visible with the exception of female ear piercings, tattoos if visible should be non-offensive.
no
No - anything that reflects on the public agency is subject to scrutiny by the employer
No. In the fire service we have an image to uphold. It becomes a safety issue when a FF shows up for work with piercings in his nose, lip, eyebrows etc.
No, You are working for a public entity that must maintain a positive image. There can be many different reasons for tatoos or piercing. Some may create pro
No, not while at work being paid for a job. We set the rules if you feel you can not follow ours rules you have the choice of working elsewhere.
Yes
No. firefighters and paramedics should be held to a higher standard. It is a level of presentability.
No, visible body art of any type can make the organziation look less professional regardless of the skill level and professionalism that is in place.
Not during on duty hours
yes. However I can see where safety could be an issue with bigger piercing like ones that dangle.
Sure they have the right but as an organization we have the right to not hire them. I think some jewelry could be hazardous in firefighting or rescue operations
Yes, but there needs to be a clear understanding of what is allowed. We don't allow employees to wear t-shirts on duty that are not department-issued. This i
Yes
Yes While off duty, not in uniform or representing themselves as a member of the agency.
No- not if the display is overtly offesnive or dangerous
They can do whatever they want to their bodies, but I do not need to keep them emplyed. There are some tats that are in good taste an then there are some
yes, as long as it doesn't reflect on the department in a negative way.
Yes
No. Limited to those things that do not place a negative image on the agency
No, not in public service. The content of tattoos and the location and number of piercings should be a factor.
NO not in a career where public image is improtant. If you want a job, follow the rules & make a good and positive public impression, NOT contrivercial
Yes
Yes, but if you are a servant of the public , the public impression is what should be the concern of the fire district.
No, if the person has tattos ir body piercings they should cover them when on duty. The biggest customer base we are currently serving are the Baby Boome
Yes, but they should bear in mind that very visible tatoos present an image problem and can sway some promotions. Tatoos of naked people that are visible
No, when it affects the image of the department, it is not acceptable. The limits to be set is the hard part.
Yes, but they also must respect the community they serve and understand the FDs image is on the line. Thus, the FD should be able to regulate whether or n
Yes
no. if they are not visible to the public and look bad
Yes. However, the employer should have the right to regulate how an emloyee represents the orgnization.
No, if you work in a public service your appearance reflects an image for all public service employees
No. Appearance, including grooming, general hygiene, etc. is and should be expected when dealing in a professional emergency environment. This should in
NO, non-professional image should rule!
No. Each individual is representing the jurisdiction which they serve. Any negative impression caused by one impacts the entire organization. I believe they
Fundamentally, yes. However, I also have the right not to hire them to be an emergency provider. If an existing employee alters his/her body to create a bizar
Yes, as long as it doesn't interfere with the nature of their employment. Public service personnel should "appear" to the public in a more professional way. Yo
Yes
Yes
Yes, but safety limits should apply in the case of piercings.
To a point.
No, What ever a person in uniform does or looks like reflects on everone else on the department so hat you do afects me too.
Yes
No. If you desire to work in a position that requires you to hold the public's trust then you must accept the fact that the majority of the public may take offense
Yes. Content on tattoos No facial jewelry.
no, should not be visible while at work!
Yes, however if they want a job in my department the tattoos etc. must be covered.
Yes, but that does not mean they should expect others not to be offended by thier choices.
Yes
Yes
No, I believe that things tatoos that are inappropriate or suggestive should be covered and piercings should not be allowed
no, some body piercings with jewerly are a safety issue and some are jusrfrightening to the general public, i.e. big ass nose rings
As long as it does not effect or impact the professionalism and confidence we provide to our customers.
Yes
yes, but the professional image is very important for trust and confidence from our customers to our providers
Yes within the limit that visible tattoos should not have racist or sexist themes.
No, we need to present a professional positive first and ongoing impressions.
No - The individual has a right to do what they wish to their body - IF IF IF they CHOOSE to engage in a career that does not have to interact with ALL demo
No; there are many forms of self mutilation that are destructive to an employees attitude which eventually effects others on the team. Not all cultural habits c
Yes
Yes
Should not pose a safety hazard
Not where visible to public and expect to work for FD.
They work for the public and should be respectful of that.
Yes
No, For the professional appearance of personnel, this is a factor that greatly contributes to the overall package.. Just like the condition of the uniform is reg
Insofars as it does not (potentially)_tarnish the image of the Department and/or create a safety hazard - yes
No. The department requires public trust. Tattoos/piercings should be restricted to whatever extent they harm that trust or cause disruption to the workplace (
No, we represent a professional service, albeit blue collar, but still a professional service and tatoos and piercings can take away from that.
They can do whatever they want, but if it not professional then either cover or be presentable.
no, limited by employer
that is up to them what they do however, they need to understand when makeing that choice it may have a negitive affect.
Yes but the employor shall have the right to set standards for safety and uniform that would bar a person with some body art from working in that firm.
Yes
If they want to work in the fire serivce, then no. We do have an image to uphold, and some tattoos can be offensive to cetain cultures.
Yes
No, appearence is a job requirement.
An individual can do what they want off-duty, but once they represent the department they should follow department standards.
Yes, but the fire department / district should have the right to set their own standards of what is acceptable.
No. Tattoos with foul language or explicit content should be covered.
No, not as long as they work in a position of serving the public, i.e. fire, police, EMS. We have a responsible to deliver quality services and that does not incl
Yes, This would be a question regarding personal rights. The issue becomes a professional issue that the department or city policies should determine. The
yes, but if they do so they must realize they limit the possibilities for work situations.
No not if the agency has a policy against visible piercings or tattoos. If the individual wants a job or wants to keep their job they should follow the SOP.
Yes. With our Job requirements I do see a need for some limits, only based on the grounds of personal safety and piercings.
yes, but if that person wants a job they need to be presentable and with unemployment sky rocketing employers can weed out the candidates that do these th
Sure, they have the ability to do so. But when they sign on to be a fire fighter and medic for an agency that is there to protect, treat and comfort the public, th
Yes, but they need to accept that some employers will have rules and regulations regarding them.
Yes
No, they need to respect the morals of the fire service
not if it interfers with the job
I don't feel I have a right to stop them from what they want to do, but I can ask them not to have it visible. Content also matters. an anchor with "navy" on it wo
yes,
No. Firefighters must display a positive image, and at this time it is not socially acceptable to have extreme peircings and/or vulgar, or extreme tattoos. It do
no, obscene tatoos should not be allowed to be visible or body piercings that interfere with mask should not be allowed on duty.
Within tasteful limits of course.
Yes
no, no facial peircings besides earings for men and women, you cant descriminate! Tattoos- go for it just not on the face, front of neck, racist, gang, cuss wor
No. As a public servant certain norms must be accepted. Offensive tattoos should not be displayed. Offensive can run the gammet from naked women to s
they should look professional, should i be able to die my hair green? I think not.
Yes, with the understanding that there may be professions that could have an issue with it due to appearance and safety.
Yes so long as it remains professional for them to do so at work.
not if it effects the image of an agency
No. We have to be professional to our citizens.
Yes
Yes, but they should realize that tattoos and/or piercings may reflect on how they are perceived during hiring interviews. They should also not be of the type t
An individual should be allowed to do whatever they like to their own body. They must, however, understand that it may make them less marketable for empl
yes, but they have to bear the responsibilities and consequences of them as well. I tell my employees to use good judgement and discretion. If someone had
yes they can and they don't have to work here. Somebody got to flip my burger and change my oil in life.
No, As a Employer we have should have the right to say how you will look in our uniform.
No. When piercings or tattoos become a safety issue for the person. i.e. piercings getting caught on something.
Yes, but what's okay off-duty is not necessarily okay on-duty
Yes. but you must take into account how this freedom relates to the safety of the individual in the work environment. could there bye an injury that could be
Yes
Individuals should be sensitive to the impression tattoos and piercings create of the fire service in the minds of members of the community they serve.
Yes
no, should not have piercings that are large or in face
No, tattoos that would be considered offensive to our customers, ie. patients and taxpayers, should no be allowed. Also, anything that creates a safety hazar
Yes
Yes
Yes, but if they choose a FIRE / EMS career they need to think about placement and type
Yes - but certain tattoos may not project a professional image, may be offensive and distract from uniform appearance. Piercings, even singular earrings can
yes, as much as an individual has the right to let his weight go unchecked.
Yes
to a point, you are representing your department.
All within limits of safety. Tattoo's such as the Nazi emblem would be unacceptable if visible as it is offensive. Short of outright offenses, all other tattoo's sh
Yes.
No, if they are a public employee they should be limited by the agencies policies and preferences based on the agency/community served
Yes but they have to be responsible for what they are doing.
Yes
Yes, but the professional image of the department is a factor also. Policies must be established that defines acceptable limits on visible body art and piercing
Yes for not offensive tatoos. No for piercings that create a hazard to self/others.
no, people need to be cognizant of the people they serve. having rings and bars through your nose, lips, eyebrows look ridiculous and in most cases bizzar t
Yes
Not if they are to be a trusted member of an elite organization being depended upon in a time of critical need. Perception is everything.
Not if it is detrimental to an organization's image or a safety hazard.
Yes
The limit is defined by when it transitions from art or a speciality to a mission or statement
Yes as long as it does not interfere with the professionalism of the department and the trust of the citizens.
NO, OUR AGENCY IS TRYING TO PROJECT A POSITIVE, UNIFORM IMAGE AS WE DEAL WITH ALL AGES OF THE PUBLIC.
Of course individuals can do what they like to their own body. Hopefully they are smart enough to know that many choices they make in life have repercussio
No I think they should not be visible to the public
NO, We are a profession that goes into all sections of societie's homes at the worst times in thier lives. They need to be confident about who you are. Age, r
Yes.
Some taste is necessary
yes they should have a choice. Tatoos and body piercing aren't labled though as professional. If I had a police officer come up to me and she or he had visa
Yes
Yes, But that individual needs to remember they have a professional job and are held to a higher standard. Many people look up to firefighters and their profe
Yes
Yes
Yes
I believe that it has to be within tactfull. No nakid women or offensive markings
Yes.
No, Public immage and safety are more important
Sure, but when we lease your time, performance, and behavior for 24 hours at a time, we CAN tell you how to look while representing our Department and pr
They should be allowed to do whatever they want to their own body and work in a place that allows them to look like whatever they want. Perception of profe
No because in my opinion visible tatoos and piercings other than earings on females is not professional. This is an area that if not clearly spelled out is too o
No, I think the Marines have a policy on tatoos,... I think location and content is the main issue. We represent order and service and role models to our youth
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Yes, it is an acceptable thing to have these in society now
Yes
Yes as long as it does not effect the image of the department or can be removed while on duty.
If they are in the public eye, they should maintain a professional image. The majority of people do not see body piercings and or tattoos as the reflection of a
I don't believe that anyone working for a public agency should have tattoos that degrade any group or gender.
Yes, but must present an acceptaed social image of what the puplic expects of a firefighter.
No. Public appearance is a large part of the Fire Service
You are a public servent, how would the preception be if a police officer has multiple tattoos or piercings, we should represent the same.
Off-duty yes. On duty they should be required to remove any jewelry that creates a safety issue and/or cover any tattoos or piercings that are offensive, inapp
Yes, but not have it visible while at work.
Yes with the understanding that with choices comes consequences. Perhaps they can't have studs/rings in piercings while working or maybe they will be req
Yes, however they must not be offensive or vulgar.
People should be allowed to do whatever they wish with their bodies. However, as a public safety employ we are held to a hire standard, 85% of our calls for
Yes. But the agency has the duty to regulate items to create a professional image.
No. They are subject to the perception of what a professional should look like by the community.
Yes, It should be non visible and non offensive.
No, I feel they may do whatever they like but if they would like a job in the emergency services they need to think about that. We are helping a wide range of
No. The tattoos should be in good taste and the piercings should be small and not in areas that detracts from a professional imagine.
Yes
I don't think body piercing is a good idea for a fire fighter. I think tatoos should be placed on the body so when dressed in business uniforms they are not expo
On their own time, yes. When representing the agency/FD, they should present the positive image of a role model.
In some cases no if they work for the fire service
Yes as long as it does not affect job performance or the mission statement of the department. Most mission statements contain the word Integrity and a visib
We have an image ti up hold. The last thing a 70 year old lady with chest pains want to see is a nose or lip ring.
No. Offensive language or artwork should not be allowed to be visible on public servants. Piercings that interfere with respirators or are exagerrated should n
Yes - as long as it can be covered up for professional service
Yes. It is up to them. What is going to be acceptable is up to the chief and the citizens we serve.
To a certain degree - if that individual pays for all the results, and not the citizens/taxpayers
Not if you want a career in Public Service.
Yes, but they must realize that such actions may limit them in the areas of employment and the overall acceptance in the more conservative regions of our co
No - there must be some regard for the job. We must look at the population that we serve. Localy, tatoos are not looked upon favorably. We keep that in mind
No. If it interfers or distracts from the employee's ability to preform their assigned tasks safely it should not be allowed.
Not necessarily. Pierced ears can be considered to be a body piercing. The piercings that have a negative reflection towards the opinions that others have o
Yes
Yes
Yes, but they must take into consideration what others perception will be.
No. If it could cast negativity on our department's image, it should not be allowed.
So long as the tattoo or piercing can be covered while on duty I don't see a problem
They have the right to do as they wish with their bodies, but they also have to understand that their choice could have detremental effects on the emplyoyabil
No. Although there should be a freedom to do what ever regarding their bodies, it should not be without consequence. In this profession image does have o
Yes.
Yes, but if that conflicts with an employer, then maybe you wont be able to work at some places.
Cannot detract from the sfatey and professionalism of the organization. Unfortunately, that is subjective.
No - Unseen tatoos and piercings do not need to be limited.
Yes; but if they do, they don't have to work for our fire department.
Yes. However, they may have made a choice not to work in public service.
Yes, but if you are going to be a public servant like a firefighter you must consider your appearence.
Yes, but if they want to be a firefighter on this department they need to meet the guidelines.
Yes, but not necessarily display their personal taste to the public, when they are being paid by that same population. Some tattoos are more than distasteful.
Yes, it is their body and part of accepting diversity is accepting the differences of others. It's their constitutional right to freedom of speech/expression.
No, the person represents the Agency and community when in uniform and this has to be taken into consideration when looking at how a person can look or
Yes, as long as they understand that if it poses a safety hazard, it falls directly upon them, and not the department.
NO, if the display is racial, sexual, hateful etc. Thus our search for national standards and what are the limitations of displaying personnal expression.
yes and no. Yes they should be able to have visible tattoos but if the are offensive then they should be covered.
Yes
Yes
Yes, Two thirds of the time they are free to do to thier body whatever they like, (off duty)
Yes
reasonable limits should apply
Yes But. There are consequences such as, limited employment.
Yes, but if it is offensive, then removing piercings, and coverings tattoos within reason could and should be expected from a professional agency.
I personally do not think just having a piercing or tattoo should be an issue. I think the line has to be found somewhere around what is visible and the content.
Yes, but there are professional consequinces
No. If it is a safety hazard, ie a body piercing not covered by clothing that can get caught and pulled out.
Yes, the only limitations I see reasonable are tatoos that contain racist or discriminatory language
Yes, an individual can do whatever they wish. However, someone in the fire service should be held to a higher standard.
yes, but the department should be allowed a say also. It then becomes an issue of how bad does a person want a facial piercing, for example.
of course they should be able to. That being said, there are things they might do to their body that the general public would not find acceptable and just could
Yes
Yes and no. If the piercing creates a safety hazard for the assigned position, it should not be allowed.
No - there is a professional apperaence to project and a statement that is made by visible tatoos and piercings that should have some limitations
As long as it is not vilible while in uniform. Something about a positive image comes to mind!
no if a tattoo durty or rasest or pearsing would cause a helth problem.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No. No visible tattoos while in uniform.
Yes
Yes, understanding they have to accept responsibility for their actions.
no if it impacts safety or agency image
Yes. As long as they understand that they are an employee of an organization, and adhere to any and all SOP's regarding appearance and grooming standa
Yes. However for a proffessional occupation, the fire service, I believe tatoos & piercings should be in a location that can be covered while on duty.
Yes but it should not deter from the professional demeanor and public perception of the organization.
Not if they wish to be employed as a member of the fire department. No visible tatoos of any sort and no visible body piercings. To me the allowance of this d
I believe many visable body alterations does provide a negative impression to our citizens. Not all of them. Some also have body alterations but most don't.
Yes to the extent that it doesn't detract from the professional image of the department or the effective performance of the mission.
Yes, but it might effect thier ability to have certain jobs.
They can as long as it doesn't pose a safety risk for others or a negative image of the job I do.
yes. realizing it may prohibit them from getting a job
Yes. However, if an agency has a strict SOP or policy, the individual must take responsibility for his/her decision to get a piercing or tattoo that falls outside
off duty, sure. On duty I think you are obliged to present a positve image for your department. We are not convicts, biker trash, or rock stars. We are firefighte
yes, it is infact a personal item and one could do whatever they like to it.
Yes
Yes, an individual should be allowed to do what ever they like to their own body. We don't pass judgement regarding tatoos or piercings on our clientel. We s
Yes, but they sould also respects those that we serve and work with.
Yes
People can do much of what they want to their own bodies; however, there will be consequences that they will need to live with as a result of doing some thin
No, if it detracts from professionalism and good will of the fire department to the public. If it created a negative public perception of the fire department to our
Yes.
Yes
YES THEY SHOULD, BUT IF YOU WORK FOR A PROFESSIONAL DEPARTMENT YOU SHOULD LOOK THE PART. FULL SLEVE TATTOOS DO NOT L
Yes.
Yes
absolutely
No. The limits should be tatoos that a reasonable person might deem offensive (e.g., nudity, obsenities) and body piercings that could pose safety concerns
yes as long as it does not involve a safety hazard to them or people around them
no, Parts of body Exposed wearing uniform should be regulated
Yes
yes, but you have to realize that sometimes, some more closed minded people may try to force their opinions on you. AND this generation has to be more op
Yes, it's their body.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
yes, but they have to suffer any consequences
Yes but you need to look positve when at work and I do not think they look good, They look dirty
Yes, If you dont like the way the individual looks when you interview and test them, then dont hire them. If they get an offensive tatoo, treat it as necessary.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes as long as it does not affect safety (mask seal, PPE etc...)
Yes, and no. You can do whatever you like with your own body, but the employer can do whatever they feel is right for their customers, including prohibiting v
YES BUT IF IT IS IN BAD TASTE I FEEL THEY SHOULD COVER IT
yes to a point
Yes
No. As public servents we are expected to act in a certain way. We should also present in a certain professional way to the public.
No the individual represents the Fire Department and should present a professional image.
No. We are entrsted to the public. We have a very high satisfaction rate with the public. We should do everything that we can do to protect that. Some of our
Yes
yes, if you take a look at the citizens we serve, you will notice that those of us with tattoos fit right in with the general public.
Yes
Yes
NO EXTREME BODY PIERCINGS AND TATOOS SHOULD BE UNACCEPTABLE IN A PROFESSIONAL ATMOSPHERE
Yes
Yes but again, it should be tasteful. According to policy I can dye my hair purple but a small tattoo or piercing doesn't always look bad.
Yes
NO, I feel that some tatoos can be offensive if they are intended to incite or support hatered, bigotry, deciete or mock others. Piercings should be removable
Yes, as long as it does not have offensive remarks against race, gender or ethnicity. Some individuals have a lot of pride in the jobs they do and want to port
Yes
Yes
No. I believe body piercings can be a safety issue during fire fighting operations.
Sure its their body.
No.
To a point. Piercings should not be worn on the job at all but what harm does a tattoo have.
Do you feel that a strict SOP or policy on tattoos and / or body piercings would limit your agency's hiring pool? If yes, please explain.

No
No
No
yes
I THINK MOST APPLICANTS WOULD EXPECT SOME SORT OF POLICY TO BE IN PLACE AND WOULD NOT APPLY FOR A JOB IF THEY CONSIDER
No
No
It could, in this day and age it is hard to find someone without a tattoo or piercing.
I really don't think someone should have a huge facial tatoo, and a bunch of rivets in his head, and be expected to be taken seriously.
yes because if you look at the younger genertion that we will be hiring it is an accepted thing and most have one or the other or both
I would hope not, but if if it did, then so be it.
It may, but our hiring pool is quite large.
NO.
yes due to it is becoming a norm for our society now-a-days
No
possibly, I am sure there are some wonderful firefighters and paramedics who are fantastic with the public. We do need the best and brightest doing this job.
No - we have a policy and it hasn't caused any issues to date.
YES, BUT WHO CARES.
No
NO.
Yes it does limit the pool to a limited degree
No, not if they really want to work here.
No. I feel that midwest fire fighters are perceived as clean cut young men and women. In the midwest (rightly or wrongly) visible tatoos and body piercings (o
NO.
no, we have adequate numbers of candidates
No
No
No
It may eliminate a very small number.
No
YES, BUT THAT IS A GOOD THING.
yes, there are qualified people who have tattoos/body piercings
No
NO.
No
No
No. Most individuals who apply here are conservative in nature. Peerpressure from the alpha males keeps most beligerent behavior in check.
Yes. Tattoos are very common in todays society and for the most part they are excepted. Many of the applicants coming through have tattoos. Piercing can
Yes, but not to the extent that we couldn't find good people to hire.
No
No, I have not seen any of the men with piercings. Some have visible tattoos, but they are tasteful.
No
We can't change what has already been done. But we can choose people without visible tattoos or piercings in the future.
No
No
NO.
Depending on how strict, yes. If no tatoos or piercings were allowed many people would be disallowed.
No
No
a little bit, but not majorly. there could be options for covering up certain things that aren't allowed.
Not really - We want our members to present themselves in a neat, orderly, and professional manner -- that includes their appearance. If members of the pu
At this time I don't think it would cause a limit, it seems that in our area that people with large/large amounts of tatoos are not applying.
NO.
NO.
No
Yes, most people that seek jobs with the fire serivce are ret military. If you had SOP on tattoos that would limit you hiring pool
Yes. There are many good people out there with tattoos and piercings. These people choose to decorate themselves and it has no bering on how good of a
Probably not - the greater issue would be current employees who decide later to get tattoos or body piercings.
yes. I feel it creates a poor image if the applicant has significant piercings and tattooing that is visible...more so towards the piercings, esp as a health hazard
Yes. There are Many tattooed people out there. I supposed that SOP could say no visible Tattoos, Then long sleeve shirts could be worn to comply with SOP
No
It might narrow it slightly but would not have a profound effect.
No, not at all. There are many other canidates out there that do not discredit looking professional for the agency you are working for.
No as long as they are not on duty with this type of bady art.
NO.
no, we still have an excellent hiring pool
no, few people in this area have large, obvious tattoos or body piercings that wouldn't be covered during an interview. In the future, as body art becomes mo
yes, it would limit it some, or the tatto/body piercing should have to be covered
No
Yes, But not to any great degree. There seems to be a lot of younger students and employees getting tattoos /piercings, There are still plenty of candidates o
No, I think if the employees knows it is frowned upon by the Fire Service I think most of them would not do it if it would affect their job possibilities.
It would definately eliminate a few applicants, but would not be a major issue.
No, I have never seen our policy/SOP create a negative impact on our hiring success.
There are several people very qualified with them. You would definately thin the herd of some quality people. But I am sure there are just as qualified people
may limit military canidates
yes general population of younger individuals with tattoos is increasing so obviously manpower pool will be affected.
No
No
yes
No
Yes, there is a limited number of personnel available, especially volunteers and some are restriced from serving due to personal choices made at an other tim
No
No
yes, due to the amount of people with tatoos and piercings in the age group that is coming into the work force.
yes But that is ok.
No - Image of the organization is important and we must search out those that understand this concept.
NO.
No, our policy was implemented after several employees had tatoos and piercings. If a policy is implemented with the employees input and explained properl
I guess it is possible, but it is worth the risk.
No
NO.
No
No
yes. A lot of people are getting tattoos and piercings these days.
No, the fire service market is being flooded now by people wanting jobs.
NO.
Yes. In this day and age it is getting difficult to find people without tatoos or piercings.
No Most applicants do not have tatoos that cannot be covered by a uniform.
Yes- there are candidates that would not be eligible
NO, there are a lot of people who are looking for a job.
No
yes -- some of the most qualified persons may have a tattoo or piercing. this should not disqualify them from the hiring process.
yes.
No
No
No
No
No
No
NO.
NO.
It could.
No
No
No
It may have a minimal effect. If the option is given that an employee could cover areas involved then the only individuals that may be excluded would be thos
Yes and no..... Would have to be removed when on duty or perminately.
Yes. Piercings and tattoos are a socially accepted practice among the younger generations today, much like long hair was in the 70's. As young people mak
No. Those who have a good awareness of their image will either cover up things that the public could view as offensive, or would not get them in the first plac
No
No
yes
No
No
It may or may not but if you are going to be a member of a team it is best that the team can meld together and respect each other. I believe it to be disrespec
No
NO.
No
perhaps
Yes, They can get hired, but they would need to have the tattoos removed to have the position.
Eventually, Yes. Today not so much, but more and more teens have visible tatoos and could potentially limit the hiring pool in the next 5 years
No
Yes. Many individuals have tattoos and piercings now. It would depend on how the SOP was written
I dont believe that it limits the pool of potential employees, I think that they should be given the opportunity to cover tatoos and remove piercings.
no. plenty of competition
No, plenty of good candidates that could meet a reasonable policy.
No
No
I do not think a strict SOP on tattoos or body piercings should be implemented.
Yes due to the current social acceptance of tattoos and / or body piercings in society.
Yes - when I was a career captain, in Washington, there were people who wanted to be in the field. But existing policy made it easier to handle. If one wishe
No; if they want to work in our community they need to fit in!
No
No
No
Somewhat due to the accepting younger generation of self expression.
Unsure
Yes. Many of our younger applicants have tattoos. Only a few have had body piercings.
No, the majority of the people who would apply do not have exposed tattoos. I don't feel the main stream person, even with an individual tattoo that is not rea
Yes, we see many applicants with tattoos, etc. If the policy was strict we would limit our potential candidates
Only to a limited extent. Most people in our area that have tattoos/piercings that violate our policy are not otherwise qualified for the job.
yes
No
No
it has not so far.
Not a mojor concern
Yes, it is no different than judging individuals based on their race, religion, age or gender.
No
yes
NO.
No - people need to research the career that they are attempting to enter and people are also accountable for their own actions. If they know prior to entering
Yes, but by setting any standard you are effectively limiting your hiring pool.
Yes. We have several good fire fighters that have tattoos. If we had a strict no tattoo policy we would have ruled out some good firefighters.
No. We hire professionals, or at least those individuals that portray characteristics that represent professionalism. We're hiring firefighters and EMS profess
Yes, The rights of an individual to have tattoos and or piercings should not supersede the rights of the organization to select persons who best represent the
It may have an effect.
It could start to in the not so distant future.
No. With our SOP the individual may still be hired. That individual must either cover or remove tattoo's and/or piercings.
Absolutely not! When unemployment is reaching double digits and the people that want to do this job generally will do whatever it takes to get the job. So if t
NO; I do not believe it would. But again your question is leading. The impression you are providing is that the employer is wrong for determining what are the
No
No
No and I see tattoos separate from piercings and this survey needs to separate them. Questions are difficult to answer with different feelings on tattoos as ap
probably-a lot of people have them
No. I've had 2 members in 20 years that were heavily tatooed, and both were able and willing to keep them tastefully covered in the public eye, so it wasn't a
No
No
No
yes.
Yes, I believe there has been a cultural shift with the new generation coming into the fire service. It is no longer viewed as something reserved for the fringe
Yes, i would not have applied at my current Department if they limited my personal expresion through tattoos. Nor would i ever test for any other department
Yes. Tattoos and piercings have become so accepted in society they are common place among the younger generation.
No, but i do believe that all tattoo's that are aquired after hiring should be approved if visible.
No, not at all.
Yes due to the fact that our hiring processes usually pull from military backgrounds and or other governmental agencies.
yes, but it is acceptable
yes
yes. a large amount of people interested in joining the fire service have tattoos.
No
NO.
yes - especially future applicants from military service. Tattoos are very popular and routine for current service personnel.
No
NO.
yes.
No
No
Yes, because tattoos have become mainstream and very common.
No, not to any great degree.
No
yes, tattoos and piercings have become more prevalent.
Yes, if there is a complete ban on tattoos or piercings, it would cut down our applicant pool.
No
No
No
Yes - to some degree. Pre-existing tattoos and piercings may be difficult to cover and may not present a professional image.
It is a possibility.
I do not believe a strict policy is necessary.
No
Yes. The popularity of tattoo's today are a sign of the times. It is a popular thing and many people have them. To eliminate applicants based on a tattoo ma
No
No
No, most tattoos are covered.
No
NO.
I think it would and is a terrible reason to have such limit for reasonable tatoos, piercings should have more scrutiny or be removable for duty.
presently yes. ive seen numerous firemen from other agencies and around the country with tattoos. it is apparent the majority of younger people have tattoo
No
No
No
Yes, in today's culture you would eliminate numerous qualified and great firefighters.
No
No
No
No, not yet anyway. With the populairty of this rampant fad, it could become more of a recruitment issue in the future.
No
Yes, My daughters and sons have tattos. They are a nurse, coucilor, school teacher banker and retired veteran. They are who a fire service wants to have.
Yes. There are many people that have the ability and knowledge to do our job with tattoos and limiting the pool because of of those tattoos is wrong.
No plenty of candidates
No people who want to be labled as professionals know that this will hurt their chances of being taken seriously.
yes
No, If the canidate wanted the job bad enough they would comply with the SOP. If they had a problem with the issue they are not ment for the fire departmen
No
NO.
Yes, I feel with the increasing popularity of Tattoos it would be hard to hire people qualified for the position and not discriminate based a superficial basis
No
Yes. Tattoos have increased as a lot of things do with a different era. Smoking used to be popular...greased hair....clothing styles.....tattoos...
No
Probably as it seems a high percentage of youthful candidates have chosen body modifications. Clear and reasonable limitations stated to candidates early
None to very little.
Yes, I believe that it would because we are primarily recruiting blue collar workers that might be more inclined to have tattoos.
Yes, I believe a STRICT SOP would restrict the hiring pool, Many Service members at youth received tattoos and they are an excellent resource... I believe
yes many of our members have tattoos
yes
Yes. Depending on how strict the policy is. If it goes so far as saying that we can not have ANY visible tatoos, then that would limit it.
No you still can hire whoever.
Yes it would. Just as people with felonys, disabilities, etc.
I think that it would restrict about 1/4 of the hiring pool.
No
No
No
No
No
Not to a great degree. To the best of my knowledge, most visible tattoos have been done after the hiring process (perhaps because there isn't a policy).
No
No
Yes, there are many young people today that have them and are not willing to cover them up or remove them.
No
No
Yes and No. But what kind of image does the department want to send out to the public if we hire people with tattoos and piercings everywhere. I know we c
No
No
Yes. It will limit the hiring pool but it will also increase the moral in the department
No
No
It wont limit the hiring pool as if the tattoo/piercing will be required to be covered while on duty.
NO - cover it or don't wear the peircing to work.
Yes, I do. I have a volunteer force and being too restrictive could disqualify good candidates.
No
No
No
NO.
Yes There is a trend in certain generations that leads on to tattooing and piercings as part of the culture. These potential employees will in fact be affected b
Anytime you limit the pool of personnel you restrict the possible hiring pool
It might but we have hundreds of applicants each year for the very few openings that will be filled, so it is not a factor.
Potential employees need to know the policy up front prior to accepting employment. To date, neither body piercings nor tattoos have had any affect on our h
No
No
No
Yes. You will have less candidates.
No
It could. In a volunteer orginization it becomes somewhat more difficult. However when either could pose a safety hazard then we need to have policies in pla
No, however, if there are no provisions to allow employees to contiue to work by covering them up it would have the potential to do so. In short there should b
Yes. If the individual has either and they are visible and cannot be covered. That could be one of the best candidates ever but, because of policy we could n
Yes, some could be restricted based on its location or graphic nature.
Yes. More popular with younger adults who may not realize the effect on hiring.
No
It has, but we have more than enough highly qualified candidates.
No
No
Depends on how strict, but yes.
No. I find that many of our most "colorful" employees have become so, after the date of thier employment. While this is not true in all cases, it is true in gene
Yes. It is just another form of discrimination. If the public isn't complaining about it, what's the issue? What if the public didn't want blacks or women in the f
No as long as it allows for covering tattoos or removing piercings while on duty
Yes. This is an entry-level position, and should allow the pool to be larger. We are not hiring for looks, but for the best person for the job.
No. The public safety feild traditionally has many more applicants than available positions.
Thats hard to determin, in this day and age tattoos and piercings are very common.
Yes. Tatto's, like it or not, is part of society. To restrict some one for a tatto would limit your pool of candidates.
yes
No
Yes. One of the best paramedics that I have worked with has several visible tatoos. Despite his markings he had better bedside manner than many others.
yes, pre-existing ink would be a consideration for some who have
Yes, however in the short term. When people learn that tattoos and piercings limit their employment options maybe they will re-think the indulgence.
No
somewhat.
No
Yes, tattoos are very much a part of our society and to limit applicants to not having them would discourage certain people to apply. Even if they can have th
Yes, the whole concept seems to contradict a culture of diversity
No
any exclusion limits a hiring pool
Yes. Probably more than 50% of people under the age of 25 have tattoos and piercings. This percentage will get higher as time goes by. Military personnel
Yes, may eleminate quality new hires due to policy
Yes. Our agency has several good people with tattoos/body piercings.
it would probably exclude some at this point
No
No
Yes, We live in a day and age were people like to express themselves. Having a tattoo or piercing does not say anything about the charactor of the individua
yes
No
Yes. Much like Facial hair way back in the day. It was associated with being a bad guy in the movies and cartoons. Over time that has changed much in the w
No
No. I believe there would be many w/o tattoos or piercings still apply. I do not however believe a strict policy/SOP to be fair or just.
No. If people wanted the job enough, which is who you want, they would find a way to comply.
no, demand for these jobs is great
No. Having or not having a policy on tattoos and/or body piercings does nothing to our hiring pool. Those individuals who have tattoos and piercings can still
No
It could but the impact would be minimal. Choices by potential candidtaes may be swayed by professional industry standards.
NO.
It may have a slight impact on the pool but minimal
No
Yes. Tattoos and piercings are very popular today, if we are truely striving to be a diverse workplace then we should mirror society in all aspects.
It could because it is a younger generation that makes up most of the pool and this is the largest group into tattoos / piercings.
No
I don't know.
Yes. I think some peoples body modification is more important to them than a career in the fire service.
yes, as piercings and tattoos are very common in the world today, it would be awfully tough and a shame to eliminate future prospects for employment just be
No
Of course it would. As soon as you set perameters, who ever does not fall within the perameters is excluded from applying and testing. If a policy states no
yes
No
Tattoos - "strict", probably. But not in a drastic manner. Body piercings - no.
Yes. Because many people may have decided to get a tattoo before they wanted to become a public servant. They may be an asset to the department in ev
Yes. However, I don't feel it changes how that person will perform his responsbilities.
yes, we would prevent potentially hard working, motivated and skilled workers from taking our test
IT MIGHT LIMIT IT SOME BUT IF YOU WANT THE JOB YOU NEED TO LOOK PROFESSIONAL.
Yes. Tattoos are becoming more of a common thing. I believe it will become increasingly harder to find people without at least one.
Yes, during interviews, most applicants are advised to cover their tattoos to avoid a negative impression on the board.
unknown
No, not significantly.
Of course it would. Tattoos are forever and the cost of removal would deter many that would normally apply. The more specialized we become in our hiring pr
No
Maybe. More people have tattoos taday than in past years.
Yes. This entire thing is a generational issue, and today's generation coming into the hiring pool, is for the most part tattooed and pierced, sometimes multiple
Yes, we have a very diverse group of people who work in the fire service and it would eliminate some people who could do a great job in this field.
yes
No
No
No
No
No
Yes. Our job is to represent our communities. How can we do this if we only reflect a portion of the community? This isnt your fathers fire service.
No
yes
yes some very good firefighters have tatoo.you would limit the possible firefighters you could hire.
yes
Yes, because some individuals already have them prior to becoming a FF or even prior to them deciding to become one.
No
No
yes you probably would not get many applicants if you don't allow tatoos
No
No
No
No
No
yes. a large part of the people in the community have either a tat or a piercing. We would be limiting qualified applicants from applying to our dept.
No
No
YES, THOSE OUTSIDE THE LIMITS WOULD NOT BE HIRABLE
no, but some good people would not have a chance to get hired
No
A strict SOP/policy addressing body modifications has the potential to be interpreted as discriminatory based on grossly unimportant criteria. Tattoos and pie
NO.
I do not believe so because there are not many individuals in the area at this point who have visible tattoos.
No
No
No
No. Serious about getting employed then cover or remove while on duty
NO.
YES. Come on were grown adults here. How many professional firefighters have you seen that make a negative image to the public? Every department I kn
Do you believe fire service tattoos build teamwork and professional pride?
Yes

sometimes

X
YES

X
Some yes.
YES

X
X

YES
In those who like them - perhaps

Yes it can

ble tatoos and body piercings (other than single hole earrings for females) are not construed as being consistent with clean cut. Except when the department undertook ambu

fire related tatoos can

YES

YES
YES
X
X

X
X
Sometimes they do.

earance. If members of the public, (our customers) are "put off" by tatoos and peircings, they may not trust our help, or may react in other negative ways to our offers of assi
YES
X
X

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check
X
uld be worn to comply with SOP. Facial or neck tattoos are still pretty obnoxious and not really socially acceptable.
Somewhat
Appropriate ones may

professional pride, maybe

e are still plenty of candidates out there to choose from with better thought out expressions.
their job possibilities.
Very Possible

X
possible

YES

YES
X
YES
YES

pride

YES
ees input and explained properly then there should be no problems. If your organization is up front and straight with potential hirees, then they should not have any problems w

YES

Sure, if they are not overdone.
XX

X
X

X
no
YES

X
YES
YES

As long as appropriate & coverable
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uld not get them in the first place.
absolutely, in good taste of course
YES

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ther. I believe it to be disrespect to place your self guide wants on others.
X

X
no

X
remove piercings.
YES
It can.
X

YES

t easier to handle. If one wishes to be employed full time in the field, they will make provisions to hide tatoos or remove piercings.

YES
YES

X
X
YES
YES
YES
tastefull

just like the military, alows deptartment and carer pride and unity

s. If they know prior to entering the fire service that tattoos/body piercing are not allowed then they should avoid them, If they have them then they should follow the standard

ng firefighters and EMS professionals not circus clowns.
YES

X
to some extent
er it takes to get the job. So if they understand the qualifications, they will follow them. It does seem once people are hired than they want to push the issues to change what
It could

X
ferent feelings on tattoos as apposed to piercings.

if tastefully done
YES

YES
Deffinetaly, I have many tattoos that relate to the job, from a maltese cross to flame on my arms

If it is a team thing
Yes, with the understanding that there may be professions that could have an issue with it due to appearance and safety.
professional pride

Maybe
YES

XXX
X

YES

X
X

YES
YES

YES

YES
It could but not exclusively
absolutely
xxxx
YES
YES

XXX within limits location
o a fire service wants to have. They all have tatoos in a discrete manner.
X
YES

X
-
YES
*
X
*
X
YES
YES
They can, but it doesn't need to be a maltese on the forearm to generate that pride.

no
X
X
X

cause there isn't a policy).

X
cings everywhere. I know we can not discriminate but we sure can be selective on what the individuals working for us look like.

YES

Fire Tattoos are a sign of ownership in the Fire Family
Yes, I do.
YES

some what

ployees will in fact be affected by present SOP

YES

X
X

we need to have policies in place to protect the employee or the customer.
o do so. In short there should be SOP's but not so strict as to eleminate a person for having any "visible tatoos"
X

undetermined.

not sure
X
ue in all cases, it is true in general terms.
YES
Possibly
YES

ide manner than many others. If my department had a policy that excluded visible tatoos this individual would not have been considered for the position.
YES
e-think the indulgence.

X
X
YES
X

depends on the individual
XXX
X
YES

YES
X
X
No opinion
YES
no
X

e tattoos and piercings can still apply and have an opportunity to work for the organization. The potential employee must be prepared to show up to work in a uniform and ap

In some capacity yes
Pride yes

ciety in all aspects.

YES
YES
YES
YES

n asset to the department in every other way but would be disqulified to be hired.

Pride in profession
YES

YES
they can, but not by themselves (there must be some meaning...ie. FDNY members and 9-11 tattoos)
absolutely

X
check

ur fathers fire service.

YES
YES

X
X

X
X
X

portant criteria. Tattoos and piercings have nothing to do withskill competancy or the execution of job related tasks.

YES
YES

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No
X

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no
X

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no

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no
no
X

no
no
no

no
no
X
X

no
X
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not necessarily
X

n
XX

X
no
no
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teamwork, no-
no
X
no
n

X
no

no
no
no
no
X
X

X
no
X

no
X

X
*
no. Pride is built by the individuals working as a team. Tattoos are only one method of "teamwork." Creative energies shoudl be used more productively.

X
X

YES
no

no
X
no

no
XX
XX

X
no
X

no
no - what happens when you leave the fire service?
selfish pursuits
no
No. If it did you'd have them.

no that question only encouages peer presure
It may not
no

X
X
no
I have not seen evidence of this

XXX

X-
X

no
no

no
X

X
X

X
XX
YES

X
X
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X

no
no

no
no
no

X
X
X
X
X
n
no
X
no

no
X
X
X
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no
X
X
no

no
no
X
Neither

X
XX
no

no
no
no

*
X

no
no

X
no

not at all
X
X
no
no

teamwork no
no
no
no

no
no

X
They may, but are not necessary to do so.
X
no

no
no
could exclude those that don't have them

X
X

no
no
no
X
X

no
no
no

no
X
X
no

no
no
X
X
No. Firefighters either have those characteristics, aquire them or lack them.
X

no
no
no
no
no
Have you even been discriminated against or treated differently for having a tattoo and / or body piercing?
Yes

no
XXXX

N/A

x
I believe yes, many years ago when I pierced my ear we had no policy and female FF's in fact had pierced ears. Following my piercing the policy was adopte

x
ride is built by the individuals working as a team. Tattoos are only one method of "teamwork." Creative energies shoudl be used more productively.

Yes

Yes
no

what happens when you leave the fire service?

f it did you'd have them.

Treated better for my firefighter Tat
at question only encouages peer presure
e not seen evidence of this

Yes

-
x

Yes

x
Yes, but that is because society is adjusting to the look. No longer are tattoos sported by bikers and sailors.

Yes

may, but are not necessary to do so.

When seen

only by the chiefs
Yes I have.

Yes

Firefighters either have those characteristics, aquire them or lack them.

*
No N/A
x

XXXX Have none
x
N/A
n/a nor have i against others
x
x
x
no
x
no
x
x
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na
N/A - I have none
no
N/A
x
na
N/A
Not Applicable
N/A
N/A
x
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N/A
x
no
N/A
x
x
no
N/A
no
no
x
x
x

no
no
#
x

No I have not.
x
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x
x
no
x
x
x
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XX
x
*
x
x
x
N/A
N/A
XX
x
x
x
no
n
y piercing the policy was adopted that disallowed any visible body piercing on any active member including females and including ears.
XX
x
none
N/A
no
no
N/A
x
N/A
no
x
no
x
N/A
no
N/A
N/A
no
N/A
x
x
no
N/A
no
XX
x
Some could
x
x
not to my knowledge
na
x
na
N/A
no
x
x
N/A
x
no
no
x
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N/A - don't have one
no
no
x
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x
x
x
x
x
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x
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N/A
x
x
no
No.
x
x

N/A
x
no

na
no
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x
N/A
N/A

x
no
x
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N/A
no
N/A
N/A
no
N/A
N/A
no
N/A
x

no
na
N/A
x
x
x
x
no
Do not have any
no
no

I have never had an issue
N/A
N/A

no
XXX
XX
x
N/A
no
X, not to my knowledge
x
XXX
x
N/A
N/A
x
N/A
x
no

x
x
x
x

no
x
XX
Yes
no
no
do not have either
XXXX
N/A
I do not wear my stud on duty
na
x
x
x
*
x
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N/A
x
no
na
x
no -
na
*
x
*
x
N/A
N/A
Nothing noticeable
no
I don't think so, but my tattoo is on my upper arm, bicep area and not visible unless I want it to be visilbe.
x

x
no
N/A
N/A
x
x
No, because that was some forethought on my part as to the extent and placement of my tattoos.
x
x
x
n
N/A
x
na
x
no
x
x
x
x
no
x
XX
no
N/A
no
none
N/A
x
x
N/A

x
no
I don't have any
x
no
x
x x
XX
N/A
I have none; I have witnessed discrimination of others due to their body art.
x
na
x
no
N/A
N/A
N/A
no
N/A
x
*
x
no
N/A
N/A
x
x
no
x
*
no, but mine are not visible
XXXX

na
x
no
no

no
N/A
x
no
x
x
no N/A
na
x
XX
N/A
no
don't have any
x
none
no
N/A
no
N/A
no
x
x
x
N/A
*
N/A
no
Not visible
no
N/A

x
N/A
never, it has only ever created positive conversation
x
x
check
N/A
no
N/A

x
no
no
N/A
no

x
x
no

x
XXXX
x
x
x
N/A
N/A
x
x
no
x
no
no
no
N?A
N/A
no
no *
Has anyone ever commented in a positive manner regarding your tattoo and / or body piercing while you were on the job?
Yes

or have i against others

yes

yes
X
X

yes

X
X

check
* many times, all ages

owed any visible body piercing on any active member including females and including ears.

yes

Positive

Tattoo not visible
XXX

yes

others with tattoos

X
X
yes
yes

my tattoos are very artistic and very well done, co-workers to patients give me positive comments all the time

very few
yes

X - often asked about forearm tattoo

yes
X

yes
yes
yes, tattoo
yes

xxxx

X
-
*

Yes, it is a tattoo of an Eagle with USN below it, a former Navy SEAL my personnel think it is positive. On the street, people know I served my country. I am

X
X

e forethought on my part as to the extent and placement of my tattoos.

yes

Yes. It is a fire service tattoo, but even so is not readily visible.

yes

e none; I have witnessed discrimination of others due to their body art.
Citizens with tattoos, comliment them all the time. It allows for commonality with the people we serve.

yes

X
Yes, many times

XXX
X

yes
yes

X
yes

yes

frequently

yes

absolutely
Yes, numerous times

yes
Yes, often
yes

yes
No N/A
X

XXXXXX

N/A
N/A
X

******

N/A
N/A
N/A
X

N/A
Not Applicable
N.A
N/A
X

N/A
X
no
N/A
X
X

N/A
no
no

no
no
#
X

Not allowed to wear earring at work.
X
*
can't see it
X
No, mine isn't visable.
X
X
X
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XX
X

X
X
X
N/A
N/A
XX
not visible
X
X
NA
n
no
XX

none
N/A
N/A
no
N/A
X
N/A
no

no, non-visible
X
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

N/A
X
X
no
N/A
N/A

X
I have none
X
X

N/A

NA
N/A
no
X

N/A

no
no
X
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N/A
no
no
X

X
X
X
X
X
n
X
no yes
N/A

X
no
Just other firefighters. Not readily apparent to the public.
X
x it is not visible

no
X
X

NA
no
XX
XX
X
X
N/A
N/A

no tats
X
X
X
X
N/A
no
N/A
N/A

N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

no
NA
N/A
X
X
X
X
no
Do not have any

N/A

N/A
X

XXX
XX
X
N/A
Not Applicable

X
XXX

N/A
N/A

N/A
X

X
X
X
X - not visible

X
XX
yes
no
no
do not have either

N/A
-
NA
X
X
X
*
X
XXXXXX
N/

no
NA

-
its covered by my t-shirt
NA
*
X
X
no
N/A
not visible
no
now I served my country. I am proud of serving my country.
X

no
N/A
N/A
X
X
X
N/A
X
X
n
N/A
X
NA
X
No it is under my sleeves on my shoulders so they can not see them
X
X
X
X

X
XX

no
N/A
none
N/A
X
X
N/A

X
N/A
I don't have any
X
no

X
XX
N/A
have none.
X
NA
X
no
N/A
N/A
N/A
no
N/A

*
X

N/A
N/A
X

they are not visible

no
no
X
X

N/A

X
X
N/A
NA
X
xxxx
N/A
no
N/A

none
mine are not visible to the public.
N/A
N/A
N/A

X
X
X
N/A

N/A
no
X

N/A

X
N/A
X
X
check
N/A
no
N/A

X
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
no

X
N/A
X
X
no
X

X
N/A
N/A
X
X
no
X

NA
N/A
no
* *
Has anyone ever commented in a negative manner regarding your tattoo and / or body piercing while you were on the job?
Yes

Piercings

X
Yes, see response to #15.
X

other firefighters. Not readily apparent to the public.

Yes

Yes
ears pierced-some do not like

yes, unprofessional

no
Yes

-
Yes

erving my country.

on my shoulders so they can not see them

X
xxxx

Yes

are not visible to the public.
Yes

*
No N/A
X

XXXXXX
X
N/A
N/A
X
X
X
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Tatoos
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can't see it
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I have none
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not to my knowledge
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na
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Stays covered and don't wear earrings on-duty
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N/A - I have commented negatively to others who have inappropriate piercings
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Not mine but others
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Regarding a tattoo and / or body piercing policy, do you feel that this is a low, medium or high priority project for your agency?
Low priority
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very low

low
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low

LOW, BUT DEPENDS ON WHERE IT IS.

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Already have an informal policy. Revision or formalization would be low priority

low
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LOW PRIORITY
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As we already have a policy in place.
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LOW PRIORITY
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yes
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low
LOW PRIORITY
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ear earrings on-duty
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yes

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very low
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We have this in place, so it is not a priority to change it.
low
low

low, it should be a case by case basis just depending on the content of the tattoo showing.
low

LOW PRIORITY
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LOW PRIORITY
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yes
LOW PRIORITY

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LOW PRIORITY
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low

Low at this time
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low
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are not allowed

X
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low
it's an existing policy

low
X
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we have bigger fish to fry.
X
X
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Very low priority.
Extremely. Shouldn't we be concerned about the budget, and how to stay above water first?
very low
low

*
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yes

X
low
X

low
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low
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low
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LOW PRIORITY

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very low
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LOW PRIORITY
extremely low
yes
low
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absolutely low

low
possibly the lowest
We have bigger fish to fry. Like keeping jobs in a poor economy.
X
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check
low
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very low
LOW PRIORITY
low
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very low
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LOW PRIORITY

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Extremely low.
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Medium priority High priority

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high

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yes

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for personal safety reasons only
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could be

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high priority

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It needs to be addressed.
X

Medium

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right now

Medium priority

X
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high priority
We want to create a policy before it become a high priority
Medium
Medium

yes

Firefighters are a departments best PR
high

Medium priority

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X
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- -

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Medium - no lawsuits yet...

high

X
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y
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already in place
yes
high priority

Medium

high

Medium

Medium
high
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high
Medium
Iti is a high priority however with current budget issues I think it should be moved to a low priority.

Medium

WASTE OF TIME HIGH PRIORITY
high

Medium

X
Medium

high
Medium

Med

Medium for our agency

X
X

Medium

X
high

yes

X
Now. But will be more soon

Medium priority

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Please describe the type of person / groups that typically get tattoos and/or body piercings?

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harley riders, youger
Almost anyone
I don't think there is a "type". Some people like them, some people don't. Personal choice.
IN THIS DAY AND AGE, THERE IS NO SET STEREOTYPE OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE TATTOOS AND PIERCINGS.
depends on the generations. You have older military vets with tats. You have middle age "biker types". You have teens with gang tats. We also see religiou
all kinds in this day and age
These days, all walks of life.
They are becoming ever more commonplace in society. I really don't think you can classify a group of people that get them anymore.
anyone
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It use to be the 1%'ers. That has changed over the years. It is more mainstream now.
I DO NOT FEEL IT IS BOUND TO ANY CERTAIN GROUPS OR TYPES OF PEOPLE. SOME CHOOSE TO PUBLICY EXPRESS MORE THAN OTHERS.
n/a
More of those with a free spirit or also those recognized as bikers.
NO COMMENT
I know many people who have tattos and piercings...including people in my own family. However, I do not see them on physicans, lawyers or other groups of
NO COMMENT
I don't think you can. All types of people get tattoos and body piercings.
20 somethings.
I do not believe that there are any one group/s of people anymore that get tattoos/body piercings. They are now very accepted at all levels of society. I do hav
People that need to have attention.
At 53, I have learned that any type of person or group of persons can and does get private tattoos or piercings.
I don't feel there is any paticular group or type of person.
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SELF EXPRESSIVE
anyone
It could be anyone, a doctor to garbage hauler
People who like to express themselves or something they believe in something very strongly.
No particular type of person gets tattoos or piercings. People from all walks of life use this as a means of expression, pride, etc.
TRAILER TRASH AND GANG BANGERS.
people get tattoos/body piercings for a wide variety of reasons/personal expression
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All types, stereotyping one particular would be ludacris.
unsure
I dont think that you can appropriately group people who express themselves this way.
At one time, it appeared us veterans and bikers branded the tatoos. Today, more of the younger crowd uses them to identify themselves. Body piercings on m
People who get tattoos which represent something about their lives or past are proud of what the tattoo represents.
People who want them.
people with a low self-esteem
Anyone and everyone....there really isn't a specific type of person or group.
unprofessional
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Anyone! This is America damn it!
anyone
There was a smaller group that had tattoo's or piercings 50 years ago than there are today. These have become more main stream, more socially acceptable
Anyone.
Gregarious
anybody
anyone who has a special interest they want to represent or a desire to express creativity.
Are you kidding? -- It is a literal cross-section of society! I'm not sure this is question I'd ask if I was running this survey.
I believe that these people are expressing themselves, using there body as a "canvas". I also believe that the public preception of tatoos is changing to a mor
People that believe in something, or attention-seekers
There is no particular type of person or groups that are limited to getting tattoos and/or body piercings. There individuals that are different ages, race, sex, na
Less clean, less refined
refuse to answer
Today. All types of people from all age groups get tattoos and piercings.
Someone who likes to draw attention.
anyone
Tattoos- all ages, all groups. personal choice.
This depends on the age group. Older firefighters in their 50's are normally veterans and their tattoos that reflect their branch of service. A large number of f
Tattoos are mainstream in today's society that I don't feel you can classify any one group. There are stereotypical groups that appear to have more body art t
The groups that I see get a tattoo or piercing is the younger generations that really have no concept of what it means to look and act professional.
All types of humans get tattoos & piercings, gender, race & age, with all types of positions with in an organization
People. All 3 of my adult children have tatoos.
Maybe a little less supervision, more freedom as growing up.
Pretty wide spread, depending on personal likes and dislikes. Lots of tattoos and body piercings can be done in a very tasteful way now.
I dont blieve it is a type of person or group....individual decision
I do not believe there is a typical type of person
The group I see today are just everyday people who are getting tattoos or piercings becasue thier culture is different. Most are not bad or a detriment to socie
Pirates, all types of people good and bad. There are many degrees of tatoos, one tatoo out of sight and one tatoo that covers your entire arm. Lets stay con
I do not believe it is fair to attempt to group people or to place people in a group. I know great people who have tattoos and those that don't. Likewise I know
This is quite a trick question. The point is, today all types of people decide to get a tattoo or have their body pierced. I am a bit offended by this question. W
In this day and age, there are people from all walks of life with various backgrounds that get them. I don't think you can group them at all.
people with a strong feeling and the need to show it
Those individuals that are in late teens to early 30's, risk takers, party animals.
anyone that is comfortable enough with themselves to express their feelings with anyone that they might cross paths with
Not for me to say. Every walk of life gets this done to their self.
Anyone that may like them
We dont profile!
They are persons wishing to establish their independance or make a statement to other.
free willed, artistic, extrovert.
I don't think there is a certain group.
I dont feel that they can be classified into groups based on those, any living breathing person could have a tattoo or piercing these days.
Today all types of people are getting tatoos, from your average firefighter to your average house wife.
All
younger, motorcycle riders, gothic, free spirited, fraternal, artistic, extrovert
People who like to make statements about something pationate to them. People who want to fit in to a certain type of group and those who do it for an honor
I notice them in many of the younger people and former military members in our area.
Sub-40 population.
I follow and old saying that I heard when I was a kid. A police officer told me that, "Not everyone that has a tattoo is a criminal but every criminal has a tattoo
I refuse to answer this question. There is too much personal opinioin in a question such as this. I feel that I dont have the right to catagorize people due to th
It is not a type of person, but a persons personal choice
it could be anyone from your grandmother to your rebelous teenager.
I don't think that there is anyone type of person or group that has them now. So many people believe that is just thier way of expressing themselves from wha
These days it could be almost anyone, it's much more accepted now than it was when I was young. We have quite a few firefighters that have tatoos, but the
All types of groups
I have yet to fully understand the desire of placing a tattoo on your body. Our shop steward has a tattoo on his left upper arm that he had a former girlfriends
Every make of life has them
Military, and some people who do not like themselves, Yet ther are those who have a tasteful tattoo and think about what it will look like when the years start
firefighters to show their pride, union members to show their brotherhood.
I don't believe there is a specific "type".
not sure
The Fire Service today has a great number of people that have and want to get tattoos. I don't think you can stereotype groups of people that modify their bo
something to prove or show off, sometimes PRIDE, at times to make a statement or to cover up something else.....peer pressure
Don't know
i dont think there is a particular type of person. I'm against tattoo's in the view of the public, and I have a tattoo.
I don't think any one group of persons exhibits the desire to get tattoos or body piercings, it is an individual choice.
Regular people
Age 30 and under and those who may be older and having an identity crisis.
All types.
All types.
all kins of people
All types. Espically younger persons
Military
In today's world in the U.S. - any
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Too diverse to categorize. Possibly a family member who lost a sibling or parent. Former military service or high school/college team member, etc.
I'm guessing younger adults in the 18 - 25 age range, trying to distinguish themselves from others in their "crowd." They often are insecure or need to focus o
mechanics, construction trades, bikers, firefighters, military, sports players
tattoos and piercings are very popular and are seen in every segment of society.
younger, possible drug users, motorcyclists
Could be anyone.
People get them for there own personal reasons. I choose not to have them.
A person that puts there wants and needs above others
Some people get one or two tattos that are for special reasons for them and they are done in a discreet place. Others that like to sleeve there whole arms are
Any and all.
To ask a question that asks you to describe what type of person or groups get tattoos or piercings sounds to me like you already have a stereo type in your m
younger/ tring to prove they are something
Anyone and everyone have tattoos, they should just be covered while on duty in the fire service.
I think it would discriminitory to label a group or type of individual based on getting a tatto. Stereotyping is a form of discrimination and should not be tolerated
ANY ONE CAN, NO CERTAIN TYPE
in todays world I don't think it's thought of as a type or classification of a person to a specific group or culture. Tattoos and piercings are generally accepted a
Depending on the extent and placement of the tatoos, I think, that it sends a message that people are typically more wild and possibly less responsible.
never judge a book by its cover.
At this time mainly 20's and 30's guys. Some older guys have old tattoos mostly relative to military service..
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it is across the board, but certain affiliations tend to pattern their tattoos or piercings
I do not think it is possible to make a simplistic characterization like this...I got my tattoos as an expression of my culture (I am part Polynesian). While I realiz
Opinionated, self serving individuals.
All walks of life. It does NOT make them bad or irresponsible. Tatoos and piercings have been in human society for thousands of years. Unfortunately, our
Varies within age groups but musicians, bikers, athletes, gang members, military personnel and drug addicts!
Average people with different likes and dislikes!
my younger firefighters get tattoos that are FD oriented. However, I have a captain who has sleves of tattos. Most of my younger giuys get them
Wow, what a bad question.
Now days so varied but mostly the younger generation.
Most anybody anymore.
In our organization the groups are generally in the 19 - 30 year range. Most of our firefighters in this age group have tattoos. Few have visible body piercings
Someone who has had a life changing experience or views there body as a way to express themselves.
Generally people who are most outgoing and/or associated with a group (positive or negative) seem to get tattoos or piercings (in my opinion)
young males and females; ages 16-35; lower income
There are no specific groups anymore.
all types
abnormal
don't think it is limited to one type of group
It seems body art has gained a broader audience in the last 10 years, I am not sure you could catoregize it.
Anyone, I am not judgemental
Stereotyping question. I do not believe there is a type of person or group that gets them. One of our personnel opted to have his tattoo burned in instead of u
military, fire, and others
Younger
Insecure people who are looking for attention. I know a lot of people who have tattoos/piercing and a large majority are regretful that they got them. Peer pre
Young not thinking about their future, just wanting to appear hip and fit in with their peers. Used to just be sailors and carnies.
All types of people get tattoos (not just sailors and bikers anymore)
A broad spectrum of society embraces the practice of tattooing and/or body piercings. Sometimes its a personal issue of self-idenity, or someone looking to
The younger generation has elevated the idea of tattooing and or piercing their bodies to a cultural level. In the 50's military personnel had tattoos that repres
this is a rediculous question
These days just about anyone could have either or both.
Anyone. I don't think that there is necessarily a certain type of person that does these things. I do think that most tattoo's are done because of the meaning
Young , immature, insecure, attention seekers, unhappy looking to fulfill self satifaction. Usually after the first one, the newness wears off so they get another
Come on who wrote this survey. You are asking for people to stereotype!
Younger generation. 30 and below.
This would be stereotypical to assign a type of person who gets a tattoo or body piercing. I have seen all walks of life have both.
Tattoos are fads in the young and are heavy in the Vietnam vets. Two different classes of people.
seems to be younger individuals or members of particular associations
At one time multiple tatooes indicated a high statistical probability that the wearer had done hard time OR been in the military. That is no longer the case, but
followers
Depends on the type of tattoo. Body piecings of eyebrows, noses, etc. seem to be of the "goth" type counterculture.
younger age, fire service, military - people who want to express themselves or in memory of someone or something.
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As stated earlier, it is no longer the fringe of society. Now we find older professionals as well as young confused kids. It is my opinion that they is no stereoty
every type of person race or creed has tattoos. it dates back to ancient times and has always been a symbol of expression and art. From your straight edge p
Does not seem to descrive any particular group or type of person.
All different types
This is a terrible question insinuating the person taking this survey is profiling.
There is no such stereo type of people who get tattoos, they are everywhere and at every level of society.
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Military, gangs,firefighter
anybody
Older military. Young of all types.
Tattoos and body piercings cross most all demographic boundaries.
Tattoos: Military, Firefighters. Otherwise it is a socio-cultural issue. Peer groups (both positive and negative). Possibly ethnic/tribal roots. Piercing: usually soc
Now that's a hard one to do.
Young males when they first get into the fire service
I don't think there is one stereotype that typically gets tattoos or piercings. I have seen lawyers and doctors with MANY tattoos, it is not limited to what you do
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In todays society I can not say I see a certain group. It is becoming more wide spread.
All types of poeple are getting tattoos now.
I don't think I can profile these individuals.
all types all ages all genders
There is not one type of person that gets a tatto or piercing.
I don't think that there is a typical group. I think it crosses all demographics.
THERE ARE NO PARTICULAR TYPE OF GROUPS OR INDIVIDUALS THAT TATTOO OR PIERCE. THE PEOPLE WHO DO FOR THE MOST PART COM
I do not think that we can limit the type of people who typically get a tattoo or body piercing because I have seen people from all socio-economic groups that
No specific group or generation, depends on the person.
Tattoos can be found across the age spectrum. Piercings, especially multiple and other than ears are mostly younger people trying to have a shock effect.
Men and women of all ages, all races, and all other demographics. Ordinary people who work in all types of jobs and in all positions.
People with tattoos come a diverse background and cannot be stereotyped.
anymore you are seeing tattoos through out society
Today just about everyone is getting tattoo's. It is surprising to see how many people and the variety of people getting them. They are no longer reserved to
young people that don't realize what it might do to their image
I don''t stereotype
A kind of person who wants to express themselves with art.
All ages and tyes of people have them and are getting them.
All types of people from a very broad spectrum of backgrounds.
Mostly normally reasonable younger people..
tattoos: military personnel, emergency services personnel, construction, blue collar. piercings: young people, college age people, less than desirables
All groups. Non descrimatory
This is becoming a trend across the board. However, the perception of old still exists and often plays the major role in the public eye.
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You can't do it. The variety is to wide.
Younger and just divorced
Extrovert
I DO NOT GROUP PEOPLE BY HOW THEY LOOK.
This is changing. Was a very blue collar activity done by people who knew they would never need to be taken seriously as professionals. Today, this way to
antiestablishment mentality, loners, people in secure with their social identity
Young, challenging, and the future
Someone with a mind. They usually like tattoos.
No different
teenagers
This question is very sterio typical, people that have them are of all age, ethnics groups, race, religion and gender.
College age kids are the largest group. Its a form of rebeling and becoming your own person. Piercings sre usually a fad that wears off when you grow up. Ta
War vets, bikers, gangs, teenagers, groupies/cults, new age
These days anyone and everyone have or could have a tattoo.
Anyone now a days. I feel not appropriate to stereo type.
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two words...melting pot.......so many people of all types.....please don't stereotype gang bangers, bikers and thugs. Tattoos are very common in the military a
The dot comers
Young, athletic persons with good physiques that wear clothing exposing their form - and tattoos/piercings. They like the attention.
Stereotypical response continued from years ago are that trashy people get tattoos. They are becoming much more accepted and appreciated. Not sure the
I believe that it varies greatly. I think that it would be wrong to stereotype.
Military personnel, bikers, scum bags, doctors, lawyers and fire chiefs. Someone expressing a particular inner perspective at a certain time in their lives... L
none
i think many people have tattoos in society now from a CEO of a business of a Fortune 500 company to a normal hard working person
Younger people
You never can tell from college kids to bikers, and everything in between
People who are very independent and want to express themselves as being different than others. They want to express their individuality and or uniqueness.
I have seen them on all types of people and can't catagorize it to one certain group
There is no specific group
All.
Conservative tattoos are bercoming mainstream. Piercings are pushing to boundarys of professionism in a public servant field.
Anyone can, but there seems to be higher rates among military, bikers, convicts, firefighters, and younger generations.
There is not a standard "description". Different people make different choices
Anyone anymore. The content of the tattoo has more to do with self expression and perhaps a particular group that one belongs to.
in my age group, almost anyone that has a pulse
In todays world the Gen X on down are getting tats. piercings are the younger genertation
It seems the younger generation.
Young males
NO COMMENT
In todays world the type of people geting tattoos and piercings are corporate employees to teenagers. There is no typical person these days. Many are very t
I don't think I could put them in one group.
Anyone can get a tattoo.
Younger generations and lower quality workers.
There is no "type" of person. Some just choose to show their individuality or allegiances in this way.
Tattoos - everybodu Piercings, sometimes fringe personalities
There is not cultural cross section that can be discerned by this question.
Tattoos and Body Piercing cannot be lumped together. Lots of our FF have tattoos none visiable have body piercings
All ages, creeds, ethnicities.
all types
no particular group
All people from all walks of life have tattoos and piercings
I don't believe it is specific to a group or type.
There is not a typical group as many get either for acceptance,cultural reasons, or a stage they may be going through
I have seen tatoos on about every age, gender, and ethnic group. The body piercings that are visible are on 30 year old and younger for the most part.
Stupid.
The younger age group are typically the ones that we are seeing with piercings. Tattoos are becoming more popular and a lot of the service men/women are
Idiots
I below its a very broad section of the population. I can't pick any certain person.
All people get tattoos and/or body piercings.
All types of people as far as I know.
In my limited experience the groups who use tattooing as a statement include a cross section from military to skin heads, bangers, heavy metal. I've seen sm
The public perception of tatoos and/or body piercings is that the people having them are from a lower level of society. Reality is that all levels have them.
Military, Fraternity or members of large international groups.
Groups that feel they are a part of a strongly related team. i.e. bikers, sports, fire, police....
I don't think it is any type.
Not sure that it is a type of person
I belive there are somme that the peer group pushes them to get tatoos. Ohters tend to do it to push the limits. There are also groups that belive it is simply
Today, it's anyone and everyone across the board. In the past and in reference to street survival classes, 95% of the violent crime offenders had three or mo
No general group
The younger generation
Most people who have been in the military seem to have tattoos. It seems to me to be a statement of a person's individuality. Most tattoos mean something v
To answer this question requires one to steriotype, something I am not completely comfortable doing. However, in the interest of your research, this is what I
They tend to be outgoing, energetic, fearless, and yes bad asses, exactly what we are looking for in our firefighters. Seriously, they come from every walk of
It is across all ages and groups there is no typical group who gets tattoos
Everyone and anyone who wants to remember a meaningful time in their life.
In our society one can find body art being displayed in all domains. I have a very close friend who had the date of his mothers cancer remission inked on his s
In todays society you can't group and individual. All walks of life have tattoos anymore.
Every type person can and do get tattoo's. Thinking that a certain type of person gets a tattoo is stero typing people. This si sthe same as when women want
everyone no sterotype
Some are people who primarily desire to be seen as an individual, not a team member. Others get a tattoo to affiliate themselves with a group like gang mem
Many people from varing backgrounds and cultures get tattoos and piercings for several different reasons. The fire service should be more concerned with p
now adays, anyone and everyone gets either or both, come on, this is 2009 not 1909
I think people get tattoos for very personal reasons. Some have great meaning to the individual. Others are ment as a statement. A bumper sticker on the
People who are attempting to be "rebels" and who are looking for attention. People who want to express themselves, and who want to appear as if they do n
it can be all types, and either gender.
all ages, all types of people
All types do now. I have every rank in my department from Chiefs to firefighters that have them. Those that do, many of them have more than one.
In today's culture, I don't think you can narrow it down to a specific group.
I believe that it is hard to group these individuals. They come from all backgrounds and socio-economic arenas. Tattoos are getting more and more popular.
there is no typical person or group. You see them on all different types of people. Who ever wrote this survey is living in the stone age.
all types, but it's more accepted with younger people.
One that likes personal expression
All groups in society.
this person wishs to make a statment about something (religious, hobby, etc) that they want to be permanent and often visible for others to comment ussually
All types.
armed fourses, clubs
What? Normal people, from all walks of life.
Everyone, all walks of life have tattoos and body piercings.
NO COMMENT
Give me a break. Their are no boundries.
younger generation, typically less than 35 years old
Many people young, old, male, female have tattoos and piercings. I don't believe its a group or social status thing
People apart of a group. ie - athletes, gangs, frats, etc. People needing to stand out or just because. I think it runs the gammet.
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Anyone and everyone is the type of person that gets tattoos and body piercings. They appeal to all races, genders, and ages. Whether someone is rich or p
Individuals that are part of a club, group or gang.
Everyone. The subgroup is non-specific to age, gender, or background. The best source to ask would be the tatoo/peircing industry and not a lay-person.
There is no single "type" of person as people from all walks of life get them.
Too ambigious........I see 65 year old grand-mothers and high school kids with them
A fairly broad and diverse group of people. Several members of the department have tatoos and minor body piercings. Otherwise there might be an increa
Currently it is a wide cross section and therefore hard to stereotype.
Younger generation or older rebel type.
People who are passionate about the topic of their tattoos
I don't believe there is a specific type. I know people from a 68 year old grandmother of 8 to a 15 year old boy who have gotten tattoos. In my opinion, there
The sterotype has changed from sailors to bikers to tweny -some-things.
all types of people
In this day and age, you cannot judge a person on if they have a tattoo or not. More and more tattoos are becoming Memorials for loved ones or a special ev
That would be stereotyping. Everyone from corperate CEO's to convicted felons have tattoos and/or piercings.
There are no "types or groups" in todays world. People of all walks of life and age are getting them or have them.
IMPOSSIBBLE TO MAKE A BLANKET STATEMENT THAT ONE TYPE OF GROUP PREFERS TATTOOS VERSUS ANTOHER. I THINK IT IS CALLED PR
Non-conformists, rebellous, against society/morms, pushing boundaries, want to be seen as different/independent. Restless, unhappy, unsatisfied. Lower cla
Younger generation because tatoos are very popular.
People who want to show their individuality.
dedicated and hardworking firefighters
THERE IS NOT ONE TYPE OF PERSON
There is no typical person or group.
All types and groups that value their associations or profession. The negative tattoo stigma dates back to the 50's, as we have progressed with equipment, ta
all types
I do not know how to typify such a person or group.
Anyone, tattoos and body piercings are found on the highest CEOs in america to the homeless.
18-30 y/o from all walks of life primaraly males
Any " type " of person can get a tattoo. Age, race, or gender, all " types " of people are getting Tattoos.
EVERYONE... I know fewer people without tattoos than with
All type of people from all types of cultures. Every race, religion, gender has a tatoo somewhere. Some cultures accept this as a right of passage into adulth
PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE RECIEVE THESE BUT MANY PEOPLE STILL ASSOCIATE THEM WITH PEOPLE FROM LOWER ECONOMIC GR
Inmates, gang members, bikers, military personel,people who want to show pride in something they did or believe in.
Everyone except me
all types
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Unknown
Silly question. Anyone and everyone has potential for a tatoo or piercing. Just because you cant see it, doesnt mean it isnt there.
Not sure on this people get tattoos for different reasons
all age ranges
All types of persons and groups
Normal Person
Individuals that make an individual choice to express themselves. Tattos and piercing are found in all walks of life; doesn't matter about age, gender, race, cu
while body art is moving closer to main stream culture, it 's not there. people who get body are are trying to push the limits and can cause culture clashes with
OPEN TO SELF EXPRESSION
Everyone gets tatoos now days you cannot say it is a certain group of people because there is " type of person"
Wide range that encompasses all races, creeds, religions, sexual orientation.
Younger, less striaght-laced individuals.
people that are looking to fit in with a group
Younger generations
no commement
People from all walks of life have tattoos. From the 18 y/o to the 65 y/o. I think in these economic times we have bigger problems to deal with. SERIOUSLY
Typically I feel that the types or groups of people that get them are the ones that have something that the feel strong enough about that they want to express
any
THOSE WITH LOW SELF ESTEEM NEEDING ATTENTION
low lifes, gang members, strippers, bikers, circus perfromers
Tattoos have gone in waves. All age groups have them. The military had a lot of guys gettting them and now the younger generation has more of them as w
In modern culture tattoos and piercings can be found on any and everyone without regard to "type." There are a wide variety of cultural/ social groups that us
It appears to me as a fad in part. My impression is that it is attempt to draw attention to one's self. An appearance of a lack of self esteem, not one in pride of
individuals who wish to express their individuality.
Every walk of life
anyone who wants one
I believe that people with excessive body tatoos and or piercing have low self esteem. An example of this are the thousands of convicted people in prison wit
People from all socio-economic classes have tatoos/piercings
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thats stereotyping
Please describe the type of person / groups that typically do not get tattoos and/or body piercings?

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Our middle aged secretaries...I think.
Unknown
I don't think there is a "type". Some people like them, some people don't. Personal choice.
IN THIS DAY AND AGE, THERE IS NO SET STEREOTYPE OF PEOPLE WHO DO NOT HAVE TATTOOS AND PIERCINGS.
secure and knowing.
none
They are such personal decisions, can't pinpoint someone who would not get one.
I would guess people whos religion forbids it.
liberal democrat oboma lover
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those who can't take the pain? I think that it just comes down to personal perference.
I DO NOT FEEL IT IS BOUND TO ANY CERTAIN GROUPS OR TYPES OF PEOPLE. SOME CHOOSE TO PUBLICY EXPRESS MORE THAN OTHERS.
n/a
More of the baby boomers and those from the generation of conforming to the needs of others.
no comment, there is no way to categorize. I have met some people who had ink that I never thought would. you can never tell.
same as # 19
NO COMMENT
Me.
Professionally engaged. More mature.
see above
The body is the Temple of God's and should be maintained accordingly.
I think it's a personal choice. From my perspective, those who feel the intentional and unnecessary infliction of pain to be incredulously ill-conceived.
I don't feel there is any paticular group or type of person.
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MAIN STREAM
anyone
In general, older people do not and younger people who are more conservative
People who chose not to express themselves that way.
Usually it is older people feel tattos and piercings are inappropriate.
COMPETENT MATURE PROFESSIONALS.
people who do not want to get tattoos
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All types, stereotyping one particular would be ludacris.
unsure
Same as above.
Very conservative individuals. Or people that chose not to decorate their bodys. Most men that I know of at this department would rather eat a rattlesnake the
People who don't get tattoos don't do it for what some believe are moral reasons; religous reasons; fear of pain; think they look rowdy or just don't want to ma
People who don't want them.
people with a healthy self-image
Possibly somebody who is very conservative...but you never know...With women, they usually will have their ears pierced.
professional
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Anyone! Personal decision!
anyone
Religious groups as a whole tend not to condone tattoo's
Anyone.
Smart, practical, normal.
anybody
do not feel strongly about anything they want on their body permenantly
People like me who for whatever reason are happy with the way God made us, and don't feel the need to "adorn" His work.
I don't think I can, it seems that a lot of people with different back grounds have them now.
Doesn't want to have an unreversible thing done to their bodies
There is no particular type of person or groups that are limited to getting tattoos and/or body piercings. There individuals that are different ages, race, sex, na
Highly professional people do not get tattoos in visible areas
refuse to answer
People that have made the choice that tattoos are not for them. These people may not want to deal with the pain. They many see it as a waste of money. S
normal
anyone
Personal choice.
People in their mid 30's to mid 40's.
Again it appears that stereotyplical groups shy away from them as well.
They take into consideration of other feelings and have a true understanding of looking and acting professional.
See above.
People. My wife and I do not have tatoos
more formal upbringing
under 16? 18?
same as 19
same as above
Those people who do not have them in their family history, and who generally have a stronger family value, and do not feel they need these things to promote
Angels, People who are very concerned about how the public might react. Lets stay conservative on this one.
See response to #19.
Now, lets get real here. I was asked to participate in a survey, and I am quite aware of the low response that can occur., so I usually like to assist by giving m
Again, there is no way to group them. I have seen doctors and preachers with tatoos. I met a lawyer with his entire upper body inked....wrists up to neck and
undecided
those that respect their bodies and have enough sense to imagine what they might look like when their in their 60's/70's.
its a personal preference whether or not to get a tattoo
Again not for me to say.
Religous, or just people that dont find them attractive
See above!
conservative, carrear oriented.
introvert
I also do not think there is a certain group.
I dont feel that they can be classified into groups based on those, any living breathing person could have a tattoo or piercing these days.
x
All
quiet, introverted,
The person or group that was raised or brought up different or away from the atmosphere where tatoos or body piercing was the "normal"
I don't think it is an issue of wether they get a tatoo or not. It is the decision to place the tatoo in a spot where it can be covered at work. Anyone with hopes o
40+ population
As I was growing up well educated and professional people did not wear body ink. It was the mark of less than an educated person. Unless it was attached
I refuse to answer this question. There is too much personal opinioin in a question such as this. I feel that I dont have the right to catagorize people due to th
It is not a type of person, but a persons personal choice
Don' t know
People who don't believe in desicrating thier body or are afraid of needles.
I like to keep my options open, so I would not get one that would be permanent.
Its a personal thing.
Majority
Someone who is consciousness of infection; long-term looks, etc
people who choose not waste the money for them and see them as a poor investment.
people that already believe in themselves without needing to tell everyone else.
I don't believe there is a specific "type".
not sure
Very religious.
just normal people, do not have to prove themselves, do not follow peer perssure
don't know
not sure if it matters
Again it is a personal choice, but most of the "older" generations do not wish to have tattoos or body piercings.
Regular people
Older individuals that realize the power of gravity and wrinkles.
All types.
All types
all kinds of people
People that are more conservative or traditional do not usually get tattoos or piercings.
Religious
Any.
White collar....
Older generations.
Loaded question- easy answer is "all the rest of us." However, I believe it is short sided to say there are only two groups. People get body art for different reas
doctors, lawyers, dentists,
people who do not like tattoos and piercings.
older, clean cut people
More conservative.
NO COMMENT
Most of the general public
those that dont get tattos or piercings are usally older, more conservative and profesional people.
Any and all.
probably the older generations. The fact is, is that tattoos and piercings are more socially acceptable.
older
Again, it is anyone and everyone.
I think it would discriminitory to label a group or type of individual based on getting a tatto. Stereotyping is a form of discrimination and should not be tolerated
OPEN TO ANY ONE
Again, it doesn't matter whether a person has/gets a tattoo or a piercing, it's that individuals choice.
Too general to describe
never judge a book by its cover
Can't generalize this.
Unknown
those with a strict adherence to religious beliefs
I do not think it is possible to make a simplistic characterization like this...I got my tattoos as an expression of my culture (I am part Polynesian). While I realiz
People that want people to look at them.
Those who keep their beliefs to themselves and feel it's not for "them". Conservitive people who focus on life and not vanity.
Babby boomers, executive work force, pastors, school teachers and others in position of visible leadership
Average people with different likes and dislikes!
my ff's who are hrad charging and fairly anti-authority
Same answer as 19. Talk about profiling.
Boomers
Don't know.
More conservative and older for body piercings. People in all age groups in my fire department have tattoos, although this is more prevalent in the younger fi
Someone who doesn't feel their body as a bill board.
More reserved individuals (in my opinion) seem to shy away from them
men and women over age 60; upper income; business professionals
There are no specific groups anymore.
All types
normal
don't believe you can single out a specific group.
same as above
Anyone, I am not judgemental
Again, stereotyping. Poor question.
conservitave
older
Secure people who get satisfaction and recognition for what they look like by positive relationships and high self esteem.
Those with a higher self body image, the elderly, those who must deal with the public in a profesional way day in and day out.
All types of people do not get tatoos
I would like to believe its people not easily influenced by peers, or societial pressures. Some are scared of the pain. Some are fearful to be seen as a freak.
I do not think it is fair to stereo type persons who get tattoos or those groups that do not get piercings or tattoos. Those who decide to get themselves tattooe
again, it's peronal choice.
The older generation.
People that feel that the body should be left the way it was created, or people that can not take the pain of the work. Possibly some, not all, very religious pe
Educated, mature, have a feeling of self worth, happy with the way they are. Don't have a need to look diferent to be different.
Come on who wrote this survey. You are asking for people to stereotype!
Group over 40
This would be stereotypical to assign a type of person who gets a tattoo or body piercing. I have seen all walks of life have both.
n/a
somewhat older
Most people. Although increasingly mainstream folks are getting them, and I now know a relatively high number of professionals and even department heads
NO COMMENT
Those that are more conservative, and don't believe in marking their body for life.
Unknown
n/a
same as above
I do not know a single person that does not have a tattoo that has not at least thought about getting one at one point or another. Most say, I just never decide
see above
all diff types
This is a terrible question insinuating the person taking this survey is profiling.
There is no such stereo type of people who do not get tattoos, they are everywhere and at every level of society.
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Priest
conservative
Middle age 30 and older. Conservetive
Again, I don't feel that there is any single group that represents people who do not get tattoos and/or body piercings.
Socio-cultural, religious or secular/tribal roots. Generational, educational, economic paradigms.
Now that's a hard one to do.
Older groups both men and women
See above.
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Conservative family type.
Someone with religious beliefs against them.
I don't think I can profile these individuals.
all types all ages all genders
same as 19.
Extremely conservative groups.
THE PEOPLE WHO OBJECT TO OR ARE NOT INTO GETTING A TATTOO OR BODY PIERCEING. I PERSONNALY DON'T FEEL LIKE HAVING EITHER
White collar groups.
No specific group or generation, depends on the person.
Elderly, timid.
People with strict religious beliefs against it.
People with tattoos come a diverse background and cannot be stereotyped.
those who dont want them
People that do not like the public attention, it is against thier beliefs or people that simply do not want them.
people that are more aware of what it might do to hteir image
I don't stereotype
A more quite person who feels like tattoos are not the answer
Have no clue.
Same as question 19.
The same normally reasonably people of all ages.
tattoos: older people, white collar professionals, farmers. piercings: same as tattoos both cases very conservative people or people who fear attention.
Unknown
Younger, outgoing people, wishing to demonstrate something new and different.
Unknown
Can't
youmger
introvert
PROBABLY THOSE WHO DO NOT NEED TO ADVERTISE
Well, it appears to be those that can think for themselves and not fall into such a permanent fad.
n/a
Older, mature, conservative, and what we are today.
Someone with a mind. They usually do not like tattoos or choose not to get them.
No different
conservatives
Every walk of life has someone with one or the other. This is part of living in America and being a free country. At what point are we going to realize that we
People in the profesional workplace who have dress codes.
Blue collar, straight, interverts
No answer to this one.
see above
NA
Usually people don't get them because of their own personal choice.
conservative
Older persons with not so well hewn forms and dress conservatively to avoid over-exposing. Not seeking attention.
More modest / conservative.
I believe that it varies greatly. I think that it would be wrong to stereotype.
Same as above but not needing to express the inner feeling on the outside... And, people afraid of needles!!!! non-hackers!!!
none
I think a lot of people get them doesn't matter on race, money or job
older generation, more conservative.
I couldn't tell you
People who are happy with their bodies and have nothing to express. Imagine receiving communion from a priest with a nose or lip ring and how much that w
Same as question 19
There is no specific person type.
All.
conservative
Anyone can.
Same as above.
People who don't like to put themselves through intentional pain. People wanted to portray a "clean" image.
older generations
All generational groups don't get them either
It seems the younger generation.
Older FFs
NO COMMENT
There is very few types of people or groups, probably anyone who is afraid of pain will not get a tattoo or piercing for fear of the pain.
I don't think I could put them in one group.
Anyone can get a tattoo.
People that are more responsible, have higher qualifications and are beter disaplented.
See previous answer.
n/a
There is no cultural cross section that can be profiled is this question either.
40 +
All ages, creeds, ethnicities.
Executives
older population
see above
I don't believe it is specific to a group or type.
Again there are no groupings, but rather personal preferences that lead to such decisions. My father had a tattoo from his military service days and told me i
I have seen tatoos on about every age, gender, and ethnic group. The most unlickly are strick church people.
Smart.
This is usually the older age group.
Non Idiots
Thats a difficult one to answer...from my experience I'd say the elderly.
Those that choose not to.
Conservative people who don't like pain.
People who don't like needles...which would include me
People without them or have them in hidden places usually are trying to keep a professional level in their apperance, and understand that while society is mo
see above
Very religious people or those who are very conservative and do not want to disturb society.
see above
Not sure that this is a type of person either
Those that do not fall to peer pressure or the latest fad. Those that belive that there are other ways to create your own identity.
People of certain religious beliefs, those prohibited by employment such as some state patrols and formerly US Army Special Forces soldiers; health fanatics
No general group
I am not sure anymore since you see them on so many people.
Age seems to be a factor, more popular with people under 40 for tattoos and under 30 for body piercings. Some religious affiliations seem to condem "abusin
Again, knowingly steriotyping: Older (some of whom have tattoos from their younger years), and more conservative.
People who don't like or want tattoos.
Again the tatoos and piercings go across all ages and groups
Anyone who chooses not to.
I don't think there are very many left with the exception of those who may have a moral or religious objection to them.
This is bogus question. Some don't get them because of religious reasons others because they are afreaid of needles, there isn't a "type" that doesn't get the
Every type person does not have a tattoo. I do not cause I do not want to go through the pain.
saa
Average working class people
Many people from varing backgrounds and cultures choose not to get tattoos and piercings for several different reasons. The fire service should be more con
people that are scared of the pain, or people who wish they could get one but some jackass made a rule that it is not permitted...
I think they fall in to two groups. People who do not like tatoos and piercings or people who simply wish to keep their employment options open. No specific
Professionals who do not care to draw attention to themselves for appearance sake, but instead based on actions.
i don't if there is a type. Same for the question above.
all ages, all types of people
Those that choose not to.
same as above
More conservative people.
same answer as above.
Older people still tend to see them negatively. Very conservative people as well.
Possibly more traditional in values
Close minded individuals.
conviction against something on body, afraid of needles and blood
All types
people that wount a job in the fire service.
People not into self expression.
Same as above - all walks of life. Tattoos and body piercings are an individual choice. They are not restricted to one "type" of person. To ask the question i
NO COMMENT
self centered.... im better than anyone..... push my opinions on you..... scared to open their eyes.......
Older &gt;35 years old
see above
Makes you think of clean cut people but that is not always the case.
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Based on my previous answer, I do not think there is any type of person that would not get a tattoo. I know of people who would be considered ultra-conserv
Traditionalist
Again, it is a personal choice of self expression. I would not categorize the type of individual who would not get a tatoo. The suggestion creates an us agains
There is no single "type" of person as people from all walks fo life choose not to get them.
Too ambigious
Difficult to describe either group. It seems to be partly a generational issue with greater prevalence today (toward tatoos and piercings).
This group is also large but generally tattoos / piercings became more popular recently and therefore older persons are less likely to have them.
Older generation or those with a stronger professonal image standards.
People who don't want it when they are 80(old).
In my opinion, there isn't a "stereotypical" individual.
religious , old fashioned, proffesional.
all types of people
There is no certain type that I am aware of
That would be stereotyping. Everyone from corperate CEO's to convicted felons do not have tattoos and/or piercings.
People who do not want them.
see above
Satisfied with the way they are, do not need to look/feel different. Comfortable in own skin. No need to "broadcast" or gain attention by using doing unusual th
People with religious beliefs who hold to the Bilble's stance on tattoos.
People who are conservative and who do not want anything permanent done to their bodies.
people affraid of needles
THERE IS NOT ONE.
There is no typical person or group.
Not sure, my wife has one!
All types
I do not know how to typify such a person or group.
none
people outside the above demographic
none
This isn't a group thing. There isn't a demographic that you can fit the tattooed and pierced into. This is a nationwide / race-wide / age-wide / creed-wide / WO
In my experience it does seem that radical religious fanatics seem to be against this as well as the older generations prior to the baby boom.
OLDER MORE CONSERVATIVE [EOPLE
What kind of stupid question is that?
People that can not decide on what to put on their body that they would enjoy twenty years from now..
All types
x
Unknown
See above.
I believe that in this profession as a firefighter the public has a certain image of firefighters and hold us to a higher standard. I believe that the public would lik
same as those that do
All types of persons and groups
Normal Person
Individuals who make the choice that it is not for them.
classy, conservative, intellegent
CLOSED MINDED OR TIMID
same as above except you really don't see an 80 year old getting a tatoo
All races, creeds, religions, sexual orientation, economic status.
WASPs
Professionals and people that are concerned about public image.
older
no commement
I dont know of a group that does not get tats, except maybe the elderly.
The groups or people that do not get them feel that it is either to painful or is degrating of the body.
any
NORMAL PEOPLE SECURE IN THEIR OPINIONS OF THEMSELVES
all that are not listed above
Maybe conservative but again no "type". It's just a preference.
Historically, body modification has been used as a tool to represent affiliation in one form or another. Therefore the absence of body modification has a simila
People that are not in need to draw attention to themselves and are relatively satisfied with with themselves.
Individuals who may be uncertain of the image it may portray to their co-workers
See 19
someone who is close minded.
I have not asked many people why they did not have tatoos and therefore cannot give an opinion.
see above
n/a
stereotyping
Do you think that members of your agency with visible tattoos and/or body piercings affect the overall image of your agency? If yes, please explai

Yes, in a negative way
Yes they can.
No
No
No
Yes i do. I think if you work for a city orginization tatoos should be covered while you are on duty.
No
No. If that person does the job, then that is what is important. I think the negative stigma of tattoos and piercings has gone by the wayside for the most part.
No
No
Sometimes it does, I have heard comments from citizens.
No
I HAVE NOT WITNESSED OR HEARD OF ANY NEGATIVE AFFECTS THUS FAR IN MY CAREER.
i personally don't think it is a negative outlook for our agency.
Yes, I think it can change the way the public percieves us.
I feel tattoos are more socially acceptable than pierced lips, eyes, noses, etc. are. I think if one of my employees had 15 rings on his or her face, it would effe
Yes - that is why we have a policy to cover them.
YES
Yes, because the tattoos and/or body piercings detract from the professional appearance. I also believe the image of the professional is tarnished by the app
No. Because they carry themselves in a very professional way.
It can if they are untastefully
Yes, it may be stereotypical; however, people with tatoos/piercings are generally rebels looking for attention, negative or positive. It shows a lack of respect f
I receive lots of call from the public in our service area (who is older than the State and national averages) wanting to thank those "nice young men" for their p
I do not personaly but I believe our customers may view them in a different manner, therefore I would be in favor of having a policy in place
Not so far.
YES
No
Yes, on visible tattoos, people that are older may view this negatively and view the firefighter and possibly the department in a negative fashion. I feel that if
I think it has more of an affect on EMS. I think people expect it from the fire side.
Absolutely yes! If several members have large visible tattos/piercings people start to think every member does. In the Midwest where we have a large amoun
YES. THE CHIEF HAS A UNICORN TATTOO ON HIS CALF, AND IT LOOKS RIDICULOUS.
No
Yes, Inappropriate tattoos or body piercings could create a negative imagine of the agency they work for.
Depending on the type of tattoo it may reflect negatively.
YES
To a certian extent. If they are in poor taste (nazi or other racial undertones) then it puts the agency image in question.
No, tatoos is becoming the norm for todays society. Arm sleeves tatoos might be to much for our community. Naked women on your forearm will be looked a
Yes, most of the tattoos I see around the FD are FD are work related. I hear positive things from people about mine because of what they represent and amo
No
yes, the way members dress, speak, groom themselves, and interact with the public affects the overall image of the agency
No, not at all.
yes porttrays a negative visual image to our customer
x
Not at all. A very proffessional guy on our department has visible tats and Ive never heard anyone say anything bad.
Yes, but it depends on the location, extent, and content of the tattoo on how that affects the agency's image. A small/medium visible tattoo is not distracting
Yes. While tattoo's have become more mainstream, there are enough people without tattoo's in society that could see them with a negative opinion. As a pr
No. Most of our tatoos are not visible and we can not wear piercings on duty.
Unsure
No
no, not the overall image
Of MY agency, no. Because we don't seem to have anyone pushing the issue. (yet.)
No, I like to think we are judged by what we do and how we are.
Probably.
Yes. Only if they have an excessive amount or offensive content.
Yes-one that does. I think it looks very unprofessional
no I do not think that
No
No
yes. Tattooing and piercings need to be hidden
No.
No, because the few personnel that have visable tattoos have tattoos that are in good taste and non-offensive. No personnel wear body peircings on duty .
In some areas and situations I feel that these may affect the public/customers views concerning the fire department.
Yes, I guess it would depend on where you agency was located and if tattoos and piercings were the norm. However, we should take into consideration all oth
Yes. To me it poses a non professional image of the organization
Yes. Not because it is right, but public perceptions of tatoos are mostly negative
yes. While understanding the personal freedoms, I feel that exposed tattoes/piercings take away the professionalism and the trust from a large portion of our
No
it is possible that it would yes
Yes I do. To me it presents as a negative image
I think to some dgree they do, the senior and very young portions of our customer base are not as appreciative or tolerant of tattos and piercings as the midd
We only have a few who have visible tatoos, but I know I would prefer the more wholesome type to work on me as opposed to a full sleeve tatoo medic with a
Not at all.
As a whole, no. Will we continue to have to have the policy on the books for the reasons outlined above, absolutely.
NO, again, this is something that has come full circle in society. There will always be people out there that don't like them and will say so, just as there are pe
if visable, it is hard not to
Yes. Conventional widom would say that these are individuals that crave attention, have low self esteem, probably do drugs and drink.
Yes, it is not very professional to have visible tattoos and piercings
I think it would depend on what this person looks like when in uniform with all the piercings and tattoos showing.
No
Yes, if content and quanity affect public perception.
Yes, but for tattoos it depends on the size and content. For visable piercings, any make a difference except for ear rings on female staff. We have a very con
No
Piercing on males other then in the ear can alter the image of the agency. Tattoos in good taste I don't believe so.
no, but we dont have an issue with visible tattoos and piercings at this time.
x
Yes - It reflects poorly on the professionalism of the agency.
yes, depending on the content and placement of the art and whether or not the individual is "advertising" the agency at that time
Yes, if the piercing or tatoo is offensive or a problem to one member of the public we serve, then the agency should do whatever it can to eliminate the proble
Yes, if they can be seen by the public. Otherwise I could care less wether you have them or where they are located. I want us all to look uniform and professi
No
Yes. Again I and many older people look at tattoos and piercings as something from carnivals and freak shows. It is not the image of a professional.
I refuse to answer this question. There is too much personal opinioin in a question such as this. I feel that I dont have the right to catagorize people due to th
I think tattoos are not as tabu as body piercings
No
Depends on which district they are responding in. In the older area or area where there are farm families it may affect them a little but I don't think I have hear
No.
No
Yes We respond to a large number of medical emergencies with patient contact. People expect the fire fighters who are helping them to have a clean appea
No- they are not offensive
Yes, the people in the midwest judge you and your organization by your first apperance not really taking the time to get to know you .
yes, I'm just not sure in what way.
No
Yes. It gives the appearance that the organization is undiciplined,
No
that depends on the location& type but certainly can effect public oppinion of the crew member
No
Yes, we are public servants and the public hold firefighter/paramedics to a higher standard. NOT ALL citizens think that tattos/piercings are professional. I w
Yes, I belive it is a direct reflection on our agency if persons with large tattoos have them placed where the customer can see it when they respond to emerge
No
Yes, I don't understand why someone would pay money for that but since they do, it depends on what they decide fits their personality. On some occasions,
No.
No
yes. it reflects poorly on the image of the department
No. No one in our agency has any visible body piercings and most tattoos are in inconspicous places of the body. I do believe that facial piercings and tattoo
It depends upon the location of the piercing and the content of the tattoo.
No one in our agency currently has tattoos that are readily visibile and are easily covered with a shirt.
Tattos....Yes and no....depends on what it is and where it's at.
No, because they take care to keep them covered and not flaunt them.
Yes. Public safety professionals fall in the group of uniformed service personnel. We wear uniforms so that the public can recognize us in times of emergenci
No
No
yes, we work with mostly the elderly who do not care for tattoos, I work with fire based EMS
No
Could be if they are offensive.
Yes in a negative way
There is the potential to do so. I think one or two tasteful, respectful tatoos are fine and any that can be covered also. But when you cant hide a tatto like on y
Yes. The tattoos that are visible are military service emblems and present a positive image.
It all depends on the level of professionalism and the content of the tattoos if they are visible.
yes, the message of a tatoo can reflect a image good or bad of youe department and this should not be allowed. No tats!!!!!!!!!!
Yes it can. Being in a small FD in a small town, they associate our younger guys (shows their tattoos) as being out of control.
No I do not
TO A SLIGHT DEGREE
No.
Not really, no one on our department has tatoos or piercings that I would consider to be offensive or counter-productive to the fire service.
nope, they are tasteful
I think on a case by case basis they can. With younger customers it is not a big deal. For a lot of 40's and older customers it does leave a negative first impr
No
yes, it affects the image of professionalism of both the internal and external stakeholders
No.
Yes, we have a conservative community, therefore they will judge our department differently and see us as a less professional organization with people that h
Personally, no and yes. I've seen very skilled people who have tongue piercings. When in dialog with that person, I feel a negative impression. Tatoos are l
Yes, see above
No
yes, but, I dont think I can legally do anything unless they are inflamitory or offensive. I do think that having alot of tattos does project a less than positive imp
In what way? Positive or negative? Who wrote these questions? Disappointing.
No
Unsure
Yes. The general public is more accepting of neat, professionally dressed firefighters with no visible tattoos and /or body piercings. Unfortunately there is a s
Yes, I'm not saying it is right, but in the view of some of the public there is still a stigma attached to this.
Yes, if it is in view of the public - then the public's opinion of people who wear them will likley impact their perception of the Department.
Not generally because we have so few with visible tattoos/piercings and those that do have a very limited amount and they do not stand out from the general
Currently, no.
no depending on content and location
yes, negatively
No
yes I think each persone we put out on the line reprsents our organization. What the citizens see is what they perseve to be the fire department. Each individu
No we are all unique individuals in the frie service.
Not at this time due to the limited number of people with visible tattoos.
No
Body piercings more than tattoos.
yes - the majority people in our community still expect a traditional image from our department. I have found that as the population ages, we will see more ac
Yes, many do not like tattoos and have a negative reaction towards them. Simply because this is the latest fad does not mean that everyone will agree.
The quality of service and professionalism truly affect the image of my agency.
Yes, and I think at times its a negative image. I don't think we have any males with piercings other than an earring or two. No one is really tatted up yet, but
I think that personal appearance items like piercings, tattoos and hair length have created distractions from the overall mission of service. I see the male fire
I think that there are people who can be mistrusting of people with tattoos, but I don't think it affects the agency
Depends on the content of the tattoo.
No. Most of our tattoos are tasteful and should therefor be able to be viewed.
Yes it can, we want decent wages and respect and with that we call ourselves professionals. We need to look professional, at least at work, because first imp
Redundant question to #8 I am sorry, this is a great subject and a very poorly written tool to asses the subject matter.
Yes, especially based on the content or where the body piercing is visible.
Not at all.
No
at times depending on the subject matter displayed
If it's like in #20, dept name/company logo, kids names, "Navy", etc., NO. If it's bizarre, pornographic, occultic, or other such stuff, it will certainly impact peop
yes my opinion only, tattos/piercings are for attracting attention to the person.
They can if not controlled. Many tattoos are socially acceptable, howver if not controlled tattoos with negative connotations can cause a negative image.
No
No
No
Yes, in a positive manner. our patients and community can relate too others tattoos. We are all human and only live once. To restrict someone's personal cho
No
yes, we have one member that has a tatt that goes up his neck and it does look a little tacky. The tatt's that go past the sleeve do not look as bad
Yes, I think it takes away from us looking like uniform professionals and can add safety hazards to the job for these personnel.
No
yes, negative
No
No
Maybe.
I have not experienced any negative image issues regarding tattoos and/or body piercings.
Yes - usually at first impression, then it's the rapport and care of the responder that overcomes it. Many of my staff with "heavy" tattoing keep them covered o
Yes becasue we look like a bunch of boys and girls from the hood.
Yes. We are view as the good guys the kind of people you want your kids to grow up to be. Not some biker trash, and yes I ride and run with that trash. Most
No.
Yes, I think that for a public service agency that relies on public trust, our appearance has a direct bearing on how we are collectively viewed as a departmen
No. At this time it is not a factor.
No
Yes. I think tattoos and piercings are unprofessional.
No
No
Yes. Most of our customers are of the older generation. Most of them don't like or understand tattoos and piercings. I think this will change over time becau
No
Depends on the tattoo or piercing.
yes, I feel most of the public view it as unprofessional.
Again, it would depend on the content of the tattoo and the location of the piercings.
Yes. They can relate in a positive manner with all types of other people, both with and without them.
No.
piercings seem to affect image more than tattoos
No, all the visible tattoo's are acceptable and non-offensive.
n/a
Yes - it presents an unprofessional appearance when they go overboard. As with anything, moderation is OK and if I as an officer don't see it I don't care. Th
No not at all because they still work just as hard and do the same job as everybody else.
None at all.
No
No known members with visible piercings, For those with visible tatoos, they are all reasonable. Lets get with the times and not create an all or non issue.
no, we only have one individual with visible tattoos and his ears pierced. he has been informed a policy is coming down from headquarters and is wearing lo
Unknown
Not to many of the younger age groups, however over 50 groups tend to not trust those with exposed artwork or piercings.
Not at this time
Yes with their contributions not there appearance.
A little depending on volume and size.
Yes, some citizens may have a negative intitial impression of thie firefighter. The patient will probably not care, because he/she is glad to be receiving the ass
THEY CAN , JUST AS WEARING AN IMPROPER, WORN, DIRTY , FADED, OR TORN UNIFORM CAN.
Yes, but only with a certain demographic. This whole issue is about generational perspective. Problem is, in EMS we respond to the whole generational and
Yes Because of the demographical make-up, and the general social acceptance/rejection
Yes/No. If discrete then no issue. If ovewhelming, raises the issue of trust.
No
No
lack of professional image
No
Absolutely, It doesn't take much to affect the image of an agency. Appearance and attitude are at the top of the list. We are looked up to by people of all ages
At times, although they are good at their job it is a distracter when in the public, either by intimadation or curiosity
Depends on the tattoo......
NO!!
No
Maybe. I suppose if somebody had a swastika tattoo on their arm it could pose some image issues.
Yes, Our customers have to be our priority
Yes. But the public that we serve is hugely diverse. Women in the fire service have increased our level of care during sensitive medical situations - the citize
n/a
I think that for the most part no, but we do have a few individuals with tattoos and body piercings that I find offensive (i.e. black, tribal, large tattoo up a guys n
At times, depending on the location and content of the tattoo..
No
No- I think it is an accepted pratice in society but people in theres 60s and above don't think it is right
No. When someone from the publice needs our help, they don't care about tatoos, peircings, or anything of the like. In fact, they may not even remember if w
It can b/c people have conflicting prespectives.
Yes, I believe tattoos reflect heavily on the image of firefighters. IPeople look up to firefighters and having visible tattoos decreases that image. If a firefighter
Only if they are derogatory in nature or offensive to certain groups or genders
Yes, only if the tattoos can be percieved as inappropriate.
No.
Yes as previously stated
They could - if they were allowed to display inappropriate or offensive tattoos or piercings.
Depending on the tattoo or piercing; yes.
Not really. Of those that have visible tattoos, most are very significant to that individual and don't contain images that are offensive. The piercings have less
None
Yes, I would refer back to the older people that are customers don't always look at tattoos, etc in a very positive light.
Yes. We are a midwest community and many people af this area see them as a negative.
Yes, it gives a les sprofessional appearance
Yes, Because it could be percieved as if the department supports whatever symbol or message that the employee in sending out from his/her visble tattoo
Yes, I believe in the fire service we are para military, so if you want piercings they must be women and in both ears and only 1 per ear, males none while on d
No
No
Yes. They do not look as professional.
Yes. I personally do not believe that tattoos present a positive image to most of the public. They can be viewed as unprofessional.
Yes, excessive/violent/badly placed tattoos and body piercings do not present a mainstream customer service image that the fire service must have.
No as stated earlier, while on duty piercings and tattoos are required to be covered.
Again No to the Tattoos & Yes to body piercing. Tattoos are a different way of epressing yourself thatn body piercing.
No, I do not.
Yes - but not related to the tattoos
yes. Dependent upon the citizens we are serving. We have an elderly population and they do not understand tattoos.
No
Depending on the number, type and placement they could negatively affect the image on our agency.
Yes, in our conservative area people have a tendancy to relate tats and piercings with a less then desirable group of people and are not comfortable with hav
Yes - It can depending on the location and image set by the piercing or tatoo
Yes. The public perception of firefighters is as important to our organization as the firefighters actual abiltiy to preform, because if the public believes that the
Yes. Depending on the tattoo and location. For instance, a small tattoo on the forearm may not be seen as offensive as a large tattoo on the side of the nec
Yes While we do not have many firefighters with tatto I personally disaprove of them and think they bring a negative conatation to the agency. However I do
No
Yes, some customers in this area may take offense to being helped by someone covered in tattoos.
This could but we have no members who fit this profile.
My agency has had a policy regarding the covering of tattoos for as long as I can recall, I don't think tattoos cause us to have a negative image because they
Yes, I feel it brings down the level of professionalism that society views us.
No
I think the public hold the people of the fire service with high reguard. If tatoos or piercings are hanging out all over the place I believe the public would have
Yes, it depends on the locaton and type of picture.
They can if it is distatsful or excessive.
Yes - Those that are visible can be a turn off for customers and may also limit some opproptiunites to be in certain positions such as public educators.
Yes; to many older citizens, people with tatoos appear somewhat threatening and unprofessional per citizens asked. Although we attempt not to judge others
Yes. Whether positive or negative, an overall image in presented. Some tattoos and/or piercings may be acceptable to some while unacceptable to others.
No, I do not hear any complaints from citizens regarding tatoos.
Not in our agency, mostly because all of them adhere to the policy we have.
Yes, there is no doubt about it. Our agency is in a VERY conservative City, and many of our customers/citizens are retired. While tattoos do not affect a per
Yes. It says we as an organization accept diversity and we don't judge our members by the color of their skin whether it be natural or inked.
Yes the first impression is based on what they see and this includes uniform equipment as well as the personal appearence of the personnel to include tattoo
Yes. it gives the public we serve a commonality with them, and shows that we are human, and everyday people just like them.
No.
No
No. Please if yu do get over yourself.
No
Some might not appear professional (someone you might want working on your grandma)
Yes. It shows the citizens that our orginization chooses to be more concerned with our perfomance than with our appearance.
no, again it's 2009, not 1909. *as long as the tattoo is of a clean (no nudity) nature.
Yes. I believe visible tattoos and visible piercings project an unprofessional image. Many people are offended by them and all citizens are our customers no
No.
Somewhat. I have scene some patients shrink back from the medic or emt taking care of them when the pt noticed the tattoos. Even when the pt was receivin
No
Absolutely not. Our department prides ourselves on the best customer service and delivery of that. I have never had a negative comment regarding tattoos.
No
Yes, I do. I feel it looks unprofessional to the average citizen that we run on.
No. It depends who is looking and judging.
Not really. Piercings cannot be worn, so those are not an issue for us, yet.
No
Yes and no. We deal with many individuals in our community. We are no different than a lot of the people we serve. Why should we create a discriminiating
yes - it is inevidible that an image is projected. It will be viewed by some in a positive tolerent image, and others as a we let anybody do anything they want im
Yes. It gives the impression that we are a bunch of thugs with no regard to our public image.
No
No
No
No
Not one bit
Yes, I believe it is unprofessional.
No. Each individual should be judged by the performance not the appearance.
We have some with full sleeves or up onto their necks. I do feel that this has a negative impact to our community.
YES
Yes, I believe that it can. It may be both positive and negative, depending on the situation. They can appeal to parts of our community, but at the same time
Yes- I believe tattoos are not professional looking in the work place. I believe the overall public immage of the fire service is individuals that are seen as clea
Yes. Because individuals with tatoos and peircings are only a small segment of the population, I suspect that a stigma is attached to individuals focused on s
Yes. See #12 above.
Yes. We respond to all incidents involving people from all walks of life. Some will be negatively impacted by a FF with full tatoo sleeves and some will not. W
I think that there is a potential. The simple ear ring or single tattoo have a minimum impact. Full body art, multiple piercings with a vareity of pins, etc. I belie
Yes. There are people who judge others by their outward apperance.
Yes some people that served in the military that are older and might have a tattoo that would be visible. For these people it is more of a modest type and no
No
Yes, I understand that, in general, body art is perceived by many people as a personal expression. However, excessive or facial piercings and extensive visi
Absolutely! The elderly are a major consumer of our proffesion as emergency medical providers. I think ther is a stigma with that generation that is not positiv
just as much as everyone else, but in the same way, no difference.
Not at all. In example, one of our best paramedics has full sleeve tattoos on both of his arms. If I was a pt. I would definately want him as my medic whethe
No they don't, but individuals that cannot perform their duties may affect the overall imageof our agency in some peoples perspective. Everything should be p
Yes, but in a very small manor. I find body jewlery not to be acceptable, but I do not mind tattos. Jewlery can get caught on things and heat yp, where a tattoo
1) DEPENDS WHERE YOU WORK, BUT 2) IT ULTIMATELY DOESN'T MATTER IF THE CUSTOMER SERVICE IS ABOVE STANDARDS AND PEOPLE K
Yes. People who have tattoos and body piercings in Western society have a certain persona - and people understand this. So if many in an agancy do, it pres
Yes.
No, I treat individuals by who they are not by how they look.
neither a positive or negative affect. they represent the citizens we serve.
WHEN WE GO ON ALARMS THE PEOPLE DON'T CARE IF WE SHOW UP WEARING PINK HELMETS. AS FOR PUBLIC SERVICE CALLS OR COMMUN
No.
Depends on the customer! Since we serve the entire community we will have a broad spectrum of customers, some don't want to be touched by certain indiv
No
Yes. They should be maintained and limited at a certain level. For example, tatoos that are offensive should be covered by the usual uniform or removed. V
No
Yes, the voters/taxpayers/customers may be offended by them. I have heard several coments about firefighters with visable tats on medical calls with from ol
No
Yes. Every individual in my agency has some affect on our agency...and some of them have visible tattoos and or body piercings. BUT that affect has nothing
No at all! We are very professional.
YES. MANY STILL PEOPLE STILL VIEW THEM AS BAD. I KNOW MANY PEOPLE IN OUR AGENCY THAT HAVE THEM FROM LARGE TO SMALL, SOM
I believe they have the right to do whatever they want to thier own body as long as it is not offensive to others, if it is then they should cover it while on duty as
No
No
YES
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Yes. I think that it shows that we try to represent everyone. Let your patient care and professionalism speak louder than your art.
yes, Iike I said in the previous question I believe we are held to a higher standard that most people.
No
No
No
Not at all, they are professionals and should be thought of as professionals.
yes, creates unneeded stress on the patients who do not approve of body art.
YES, KIDS LOOK UP TO US AND WE BUT A TRADE ARE HELD TO A HIGHER STANDARD THAN OTHERS.
No
No
Not excessively, but they can be intimidating individuals.
Yes, They may be perceived as less than professional and may not be trusted as much.
They can. Grandma Smith may feel threatened by them, while a younger person may have either a positive or negative reaction to them.
No
No
No because we currently do have some regulation over this.
No
YES
No
not typically
No. The quality of service delivery is what affects the image of the organization most profoundly. Juliet Draper, Colorado Springs (CO) Fire Department.
To an extent. Depending on the amount of Tats & piercings that one has. It can give an appearance of lack of professionalism and integrety, though my expir
Absolutely not, just because an individual has a permanent mark on their body does not indicate how well they will perform their assigned task.
Yes, it shows the same diversity that the community we serve has.
no. We are a cross section of the communities we serve. If a soldier can have a tattoo so can I.
Yes - Again because of the image.
Yes, don't personally think it projects a professional image, I.M.O.
YES
No and besides your trying to implement two complete different things.
agency? If yes, please explain.

y the wayside for the most part.

on his or her face, it would effect the image of the department. I have not had any comments to the bad or good about my employees' "body art"

essional is tarnished by the appearance of tattoos and/or body piercings.

ve. It shows a lack of respect for your body.
ose "nice young men" for their professional help during their emergency. I honestly do not believe the public would have this view if our fire fighters/paramedics showed up w

negative fashion. I feel that if on duty the person should wear clothing to cover the tattoo. How they dress on their off duty is their business. I believe one should address th

where we have a large amount of elderly (conservative) people these types of things reflect poorly.

n your forearm will be looked at as distastful. I tell each firefighter this. If they get a tatoo, will they feel comfortable sitting in front of the chief with it, or even more important t
of what they represent and amost tell a story. FD related tattoos identify you as a firefighter. It is a price thing for some. I am not into piercings.

visible tattoo is not distracting as long as the content is not "inappropriate."
with a negative opinion. As a professional, I take this job very seriously and the responsibility that it comes with. People look up to us as firefighter/paramedic's and hold us to
wear body peircings on duty .

ld take into consideration all other patrons of who we serve and what type of image we are portraying for our department. If you are getting a tattoo get on where no one can

rust from a large portion of our constituents.

attos and piercings as the middle group.
a full sleeve tatoo medic with a nose ring and a barbell in his lip. I beleive it also depends on the area you serve, if you are in the inner city I think you may see more tatoos

will say so, just as there are people out there that think everyone with a shaved head or even a crew cut is a Neo Nazi and racist.

male staff. We have a very conservative population base with 80% over 65.

ver it can to eliminate the problems or concerns. Maintaining a good public image is the key to maintaining a good public service.
all to look uniform and professional.

mage of a professional.
ht to catagorize people due to the type of body art they choose to express.

ittle but I don't think I have heard of any complaints. Hey my grandma who was 82, Catholic, farmers wife got one a few years ago of tweedy on her ankle.

ng them to have a clean appearance. In some people’s minds tattoos and body piercings make a person look unprofessional, unclean or are associated with hepatitis or othe

/piercings are professional. I would think that only about 25% would think its ok. I would not want my mother being treated by a person with an arm full of skulls and other ar
it when they respond to emergencies.

rsonality. On some occasions, I find that I really didn't know the person at all if they think a depiction of some long armed, pissed off creature putting out a fire is cool. One o

e that facial piercings and tattoos would be inappropriate.
ognize us in times of emergencies. Tattoos, piercings and other types of body art indicate that this person refuses to be "uniform" or to conform to the standards that have bee

n you cant hide a tatto like on your arms or face/head then it could affect how a pt. might see you as a professional and would probably affect your chance of being hired.

does leave a negative first impression on them. I think once they guys get to work and provide good service, it negates some of that first impression, but not all of it.

organization with people that have tattoos and / or body piercings.
gative impression. Tatoos are less intrusive unless they reach the hands, neck, face and upper chest. Bottom line - quick trust relationships are necessary and part of our pr

project a less than positive impagine of the FD.

cings. Unfortunately there is a stigma still attached to visible tattoos and /or body piercings.

not stand out from the general public.

e fire department. Each individul citizen will have varied oppinions of body art, some positive some negetive.

ation ages, we will see more acceptance from the insecure generation that we are raising. I also believe that this fad will also fade in a few years.
that everyone will agree.

one is really tatted up yet, but no doubt its coming.
n of service. I see the male firefighters who have chosen to grow their hair 3" or longer beyond the collar of their shirt or those who have sleeve type tattoos have taken it to th

least at work, because first impressions are the lasting ones. We also pride ourslves on being role models, both kids and adults look up to us, so we should be living up to a h

tuff, it will certainly impact people's perception of the wearer, and therefore, of the wearer's agency.
n cause a negative image.

restrict someone's personal choice over there own body is taking away freedom to make our own chioces and restrict personal expression. People love art. And alot of people

do not look as bad

y" tattoing keep them covered of their own professional demeanor.

e and run with that trash. Most all of them want me to help their kids get a job.

ectively viewed as a department. As such, tattoos, body piercings, colored hair, unkempt uniform, being overweight, all relfect negatively on the organization. I'm fine with wh

his will change over time because people are becoming more used to tattoos and piercings.

icer don't see it I don't care. The public's perception of our professionals is based on their own prejudices and what might seem OK to the firefighter, might be offensive to th

t create an all or non issue.
headquarters and is wearing long sleeve shirts year round. he will remove his ear rings while on duty. tattoos have become socially accepted and are generally done tastefu

e is glad to be receiving the assistance needed, but onlookers that have little or no interaction with the firefighter on scene is perceiving the firefighter in a negative or positive

d to the whole generational and cultural spectrum. It's very clear that the negative image issues for the agency currently outweigh individual rights.

oked up to by people of all ages and we need to keep a good image at all times for this to continue. Respect the values of the Fire Department and be proud of your Unifrom
ve medical situations - the citizens feel comfortable being treated by someone similar. The same can apply to our tattooed or pierced employees - an increased level of patie

k, tribal, large tattoo up a guys neck and all over his arms and his head is shaved and several guys have their tongues pierced)

ey may not even remember if we did or did not have them.

ases that image. If a firefighter wants to have a tattoo, it whould be covered during hours worked.

nsive. The piercings have less to do with image and more to do with safety. They are easy enough to remove during duty and wear on off time.

out from his/her visble tattoo
per ear, males none while on duty. Tattoos while great for some need to be concealed under shirt or clothes. If it is 100 degree days wear long sleeves or have tattoo remo

fire service must have.

nd are not comfortable with having them in their personal space.

e if the public believes that the firefighters are not trust worthy and just a bunch of tattooed/pierced exhibistionists then the public will not trust and support eh department.
ge tattoo on the side of the neck.
n to the agency. However I do support the individuals right to have them and look like an idiot.

a negative image because they are not seen.

believe the public would have a lesser opinion of us. They would think of us as less professional.

uch as public educators.
h we attempt not to judge others by their appearances, our society has a difficult time not doing so. Thanks for an interesting survey!
while unacceptable to others. Some people will not accept any. However, we serve everyone. Who can we afford to alienate?

While tattoos do not affect a person's ability to perform, they do affect perception, and to an elderly patient who invites us into their home, some tattoos are intimidating.

the personnel to include tattoos and piercings
l citizens are our customers not just the group who find them acceptable. I have heard many negative comments from our customers over the years with regards to piercings

. Even when the pt was receiving excellent field care. In the long run, I believe it is the level of compassion and devotion to duty that is the true reflection of a fire department

ve comment regarding tattoos. Although I have had many posative ones. People still hand me their children and look me square in the eyes when they shake my hand. I ha

ould we create a discriminiating environment for ourselves (no tattoos/body piercings) then put on a pretend face for the public? Wouldn't the discrimination carry over to how
nybody do anything they want image. I'm not sure how you control what people think of the agency without interaction

ommunity, but at the same time they could be found offensive to others. I am not sure that there is any way to even determine that. Although I do not have any tattoos and/o
ndividuals that are seen as clean cut "all american" individuals. This is not to say that individuals with tattoos or body piercings are not clean cut, all americans but in my opin
hed to individuals focused on self-expression. I believe that many individuals are trying to draw attention to themselves when our goal is to provide public safety services to o

o sleeves and some will not. Where if that same FF has no tatoos then nobody is negatively impacted.......
with a vareity of pins, etc. I believe would be distracting from the mission and potential safety hazard for the employee.

s more of a modest type and not out of the ordinary generally speaking. The new or younger generation seems to want a shock factor with their image and when we as a fire

cial piercings and extensive visible tattoos may project an image of unprofessionalism and distrust.
hat generation that is not positive toward neck tats, sleeves, and facial piercings. With the increase in elderly that is coming by way of the "Baby boomers" it is even more imp

want him as my medic whether he had tattoos or not.
pective. Everything should be performance based, if an individual can perform to expectations, who cares if they have tattoos or peircings. Likewise if a person is clean cut w
ngs and heat yp, where a tattoo cannot and does not.
STANDARDS AND PEOPLE KNOW THERE JOB. LET'S FOCUS ON THE IMPORTANT THINGS; SUCH AS, FIREFIGHTING CONTINUING EDUCATION, SUCCESSION
if many in an agancy do, it presents as more rough, anti-establishment, I-do-things-my-way, I-don't-necessarily-follow-the-rules, lower class type of agency vs. a more profes

SERVICE CALLS OR COMMUNITY RELATIONS WE NEED TO SHOW UP LOOKING AS PROFESSIONAL AS WE CLAIM TO BE.

t to be touched by certain individuals or genders but we proceed with service delivery, I don't think tattoos will impact that aspect.

he usual uniform or removed. Visible body piercings should be limited to discreet studs so as not to pose a safety hazard.

ts on medical calls with from older pt.s

ngs. BUT that affect has nothing to do with their tattoos/piercings
ROM LARGE TO SMALL, SOME VISIBLE SOME NOT. MY OWN OPINION IS THAT LARGE, VISIBLE TATTOOS OR PIERCINGS CONVEY A NEGATIVE TO MANY OF T
should cover it while on duty as the public is the one ultimately paying

gs (CO) Fire Department.
and integrety, though my expirence of these individuals has been very professional for the most part.
eir assigned task.
loyees' "body art"

w if our fire fighters/paramedics showed up with their forearms covered, with neck tatoos and a bolt through their eyebrow, nose or lip. In the midwest (good or bad) professio

eir business. I believe one should address this before it becomes an issue. What some people believe is art may be offensive to others, such as the confederate flag on an

nt of the chief with it, or even more important their mother.
not into piercings.

to us as firefighter/paramedic's and hold us to a higher standard. We should hold ourselves to the same standard, even if that means covering something that we don't have
are getting a tattoo get on where no one can see it with your uniform on. If you are going to wear piercings then wear them off duty and when you are not representing the dep

he inner city I think you may see more tatoos so there would less reaction to seeing a person with tatoos. If you work in white suburbia (such as my dept.) where you may not

go of tweedy on her ankle.

clean or are associated with hepatitis or other diseases.

person with an arm full of skulls and other artwork. What our members do has an effect on the rest of the rest of the members. This is not a personal attack on the one or tw

d off creature putting out a fire is cool. One of my fire fighters has a tribute to 9/11 that is very tastefully done. I still don't like it but at least it's better than showing your imma
" or to conform to the standards that have been set. The last thing I need is for a mother to hesitate to give her non-breathing infant to my paramedic because she is frightene

obably affect your chance of being hired.

that first impression, but not all of it.

elationships are necessary and part of our profession. I personally don't wish to have either - for me. But, I am offended by others who wish to protray competency and "hig

de in a few years.

ho have sleeve type tattoos have taken it to the extreme. In these cases the individuality of that employee may not represent the professional values of the organization. The

look up to us, so we should be living up to a higher standard. We cannot have it both ways.
xpression. People love art. And alot of people love art on there body as well.

egatively on the organization. I'm fine with whatever lifestyle choice people want to choose off-duty, but when they come to work, they need to follow the guidelines that the or

OK to the firefighter, might be offensive to the customer.

cially accepted and are generally done tastefully and are located on covered body parts. remember a tattoo symbolizes something special, whether it is pride, commoraderie

ceiving the firefighter in a negative or positive manner.

h individual rights.

ire Department and be proud of your Unifrom and Badge . There is no need to accesorize this with piercings or visable tattoos.
erced employees - an increased level of patient rapport can be expected when the citizens being treated are tattooed or pierced. Diversity of our work force is usually a positiv

wear on off time.

e days wear long sleeves or have tattoo removed. We are here to help anyone who calls for assistance and they can not be afraid of us when we are treating them.

c will not trust and support eh department.

ir home, some tattoos are intimidating.
mers over the years with regards to piercings and tattoos as well as grooming.

that is the true reflection of a fire department and it's people.

e in the eyes when they shake my hand. I have tattoos.

Wouldn't the discrimination carry over to how we treat our customers? If our administration tells us no tattoos/body piercings because they are unprofessional, wouldn't we s

hat. Although I do not have any tattoos and/or piercings (anymore), I like them and can appreciate them from an artistic perspective. To me the entire issue is very simple. If
re not clean cut, all americans but in my opinion it forms a less proffessional first impression.
r goal is to provide public safety services to others. Our focus should always be on the citizen and visible tatoos/peircings detract from the scope of our service mission.

actor with their image and when we as a fire crew respond to the 70 yr old lady for a medical the shock value dosen't help our image as a fire department.

ay of the "Baby boomers" it is even more important to address the issue.

peircings. Likewise if a person is clean cut with no tattoos or peircings, if they can't do the job, they should not be allowed to continue until they can meet the performance e

CONTINUING EDUCATION, SUCCESSION PLANNING, BEING A GREAT EMT VS. AN EMT ON PAPER. BECOMING A MASTER OF YOUR CRAFT IS MORE IMPORT
lower class type of agency vs. a more professional image.
NGS CONVEY A NEGATIVE TO MANY OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
or lip. In the midwest (good or bad) professional means clean cut and clean cut means no body art visible to the general public. Even as a transplanted midwesterner (origin

o others, such as the confederate flag on an exposed forearm. Thanks for addressing this issue.

means covering something that we don't have a moral or ethical issue with. Tattoo's can negatively affect someone's opinion of a service just as fast as a dirty rig or unkept un
ty and when you are not representing the department you are working for, which should be always!!

burbia (such as my dept.) where you may not see piercings and tatoos by the masses it may scare people. I think none is better than many. I am not against any piercing or

This is not a personal attack on the one or two members with tattoo's, we are securing the future of the citizens and the members of the fire department.

ut at least it's better than showing your immaturity with something they'll regret having later.
ant to my paramedic because she is frightened by his appearance. While this perspective is clearly biased and partial, I believe it is still the perspective of mainstream Amer

ers who wish to protray competency and "higher" levels of the society chain by going against existing culture and sop/sog in our profession.

professional values of the organization. The overall question is does the organization have the authority to control an employees appearance regarding tattoos and piercings
, they need to follow the guidelines that the organization believes are in it's best interest - take out the piercings, cover the tattoos, cut the hair, get in shape!

ng special, whether it is pride, commoraderie or a family member gone or still alive.
Diversity of our work force is usually a positive thing.

id of us when we are treating them.
ecause they are unprofessional, wouldn't we start believing that about the people we serve?

ive. To me the entire issue is very simple. If your employer says look and act a certain way, you do it. If they determine that they don't want to see any tattoos or piercings,

ct from the scope of our service mission.

mage as a fire department.

ntinue until they can meet the performance expectations

STER OF YOUR CRAFT IS MORE IMPORTANT TO ME THAN ANY PIERCING, TATTO, RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION, COLOR, OR CREED. THIS IS ANOTHER ISSUE OF
Even as a transplanted midwesterner (originally from the more liberal West), I absolutely agree!!

service just as fast as a dirty rig or unkept uniform.
than many. I am not against any piercing or tatoos as long as they are hidden while on duty. I have thought about a tatoo but would never display it while on duty.

rs of the fire department.
it is still the perspective of mainstream America, at least in the midwest. My personal belief is slightly different than the stance I must take as an administrator and educator.

s appearance regarding tattoos and piercings. It is my professional opinion that the organization should have the right and authority to determine who best represents their d
s, cut the hair, get in shape!
hey don't want to see any tattoos or piercings, then cover them up or remove them while on duty. If the employee feels that the policies are too strict, they have every right to

OR CREED. THIS IS ANOTHER ISSUE OF APPOSING PERCEPTION BECAUSE OF WHAT WE HAVE EXPERIENCED IN OUR LIVES. I CANNOT DISCOUNT SOMEO
would never display it while on duty.
must take as an administrator and educator. I believe that we have good people who are caring, compassionate and well qualified as firefighters and paramedics who do hav

ority to determine who best represents their department or their City.
policies are too strict, they have every right to work somewhere else. Like anything in life there are extremes. Of course, an employee can take advantage of a situation and p

OUR LIVES. I CANNOT DISCOUNT SOMEONE'S WANT TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES THROUGH PIERCINGS OR TATOOS. FOR EXAMPLE, MY FATHER HAD ONE F
ed as firefighters and paramedics who do have tattoos. However, they are the first people to volunteer that they either should not have had the tattoos done (done in a momen
ployee can take advantage of a situation and push the organization to change or develop a policy. That is usually how many of our policies are developed. Any successful or

. FOR EXAMPLE, MY FATHER HAD ONE FROM HIS TIME IN VIET NAM AND CONVERSELY MY WIFE TATTOOED HERSELF BECAUSE SHE WAS A YOUNG EXPRE
have had the tattoos done (done in a moment of weakness) or they knew that body art can be misinterpreted, and so
ur policies are developed. Any successful organization must have boundaries. It is the employees responsibility to

ELF BECAUSE SHE WAS A YOUNG EXPRESSIVE COLLEGE STUDENT. HOW CAN WE GROUP THOSE ACTIONS 0R THE THOUSANDS MORE THAT WOULD APPO
E THOUSANDS MORE THAT WOULD APPOSE EACH OTHER. LET'S DO OUR JOB AT A HIGH STANDARD AND FORGET ABOUT THE DIFFERENCES WE SHARE F
T ABOUT THE DIFFERENCES WE SHARE FROM NATURAL BIRTH TO AFTER MARKET PRODUCTS.