This procedure identifies the standard uniform and hair regulation of the
Fort Lauderdale Fire / Rescue Explorer Post.

MALES:
Hair will be clean, styled, well groomed, and not extended below the collar.
"Fade Cuts" such as shaving the sides, long on one side and short on the
other, etching, banding, or unnatural coloring will not be permitted.   Side
burns may extend to the middle of the ear.  Mustaches can extend approximately
three quarters of an inch below the mouth.  Side burns and mustaches will be trimmed and well groomed.  Other facial hair e.g. beards, are not allowed.  Earrings or other pierced jewelry will not be permitted. (Wedding Band allowed)

FEMALES:
Hair will be in a professional and neat hair style.  Shoulder length hair or
longer must be pinned up, braided or otherwise restrained in a reasonable
manner.  "Fade Cuts" such as shaving the sides, long on one side and short on the other, etching, banding, or unnatural coloring will not be permitted.  Pierced jewelry, other than one set of earring, shall not be permitted. (Wedding Band allowed)
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UNIFORMS:
The appropriate uniform(s) as noted shall be worn by all Explorers when on
duty.  All Explorers will wear their class "A" uniform at all meetings and functions,
unless directed by the Advisor or the Fire Chief during a drill or a special
function. (Example: Mock disasters, training night, etc.)

All Explorers are responsible for maintaining the uniform items required for
these assignments.  All items shall be maintained in presentable condition.  Faded,
worn, or damaged articles are not acceptable.

In order to get the C.P.R. patch, a member must pass the C.P.R. test with the
approval of the instructor.

NOT FOR ANY REASON will uniforms be worn earlier than one hour before
or after meetings of functions, or at any other time unless allowed by an Advisor.  Any Explorer lending or using their uniform when not authorized will be dismissed from the post. If a portion of the Explorers’ uniform has to be replaced, the Explorer must complete a Request for Replacement of Lost or Damaged Equipment form and send it through the chain of command.
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DRESS CODE:
    A) Class "A" Uniform:
        Dress gray shirt, navy blue dress pants, black shoes, black belt, and black
        socks.
                (1) Worn when riding or attending special events.
    B) Class "B" Uniform:
        Gray F.D. t-shirt (issued), navy blue dress pants, black shoes or black
        sneakers, black belt, black socks.
                (1) Worn at weekly meetings and when called for at special events.
    C) Class "C" Uniform:
        Dark blue gym shorts, Post t-shirt, white or gray gym socks, black or white
        gym shoes.
                (1) To be worn at special events and during physical training.
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PROBATIONARY EXPLORERS DRESS CODE:
    A) Class "B" Uniform:
        Red probationary t-shirt, navy blue or black pants, black shoes, black belt,
        black socks.
                (1) To be worn at Post functions and weekly meetings.
    B) Class "C" Uniform:
        Dark blue gym shorts, red probationary t-shirt, white or gray socks, white
        or black gym shoes.
                    (1) To be worn at special events and during physical training.