Hygiene and Appearance
The Central Aid Agency regulates the appearance of its personnel for a variety of reasons, but chief of which is safety. C.A.A. personnel may have to wear various types of safety equipment, including helmets and face masks. It is critical for the safety of our personnel that these devices fit properly, especially since some personnel may have to wear them for extended periods of time. Hygiene and appearance is based on unit assignment or role, with units and roles that primarily operate in the field having the most stringent requirements. These requirements are based on the potential for prolonged activity in areas with minimal access to sanitation and hygiene, coupled with versatility of fit for various types of safety equipment, and the probability of having to wear safety equipment for long periods. Apart from safety and operational requirements of hygiene and appearance, professionalism is also an important factor. The C.A.A. wants to present a consistent image throughout the organization and has adopted appearance standards similar to those traditionally held by other first responder and service based organizations. In order to meet the needs of the C.A.A. and our operations, varying levels of appearance standards exist to fill a variety of roles, and personnel may have different standards depending on what role they're doing and the uniform they’re wearing. Special exemptions may be authorized on a unit or role specific basis for specific circumstances, such as special duties or medical order.
Although this is not true in all cases, generally, each appearance type requirement is associated with a specific unit or function:
Type 0 – Non-Rated personnel. No specific restrictions, however some may be implemented on a case by case basis
Type 1 – Community Service Volunteers
Type 2 – Administrative units and Community Service paid personnel
Type 3 – Specialized units and roles that may deploy
Type 4 – Units and personnel that deploy
Type 5 – Units and personnel who primarily operate in field type environments
Type 6 – Specialized units and personnel
Type 7 – Board of Directors
NOTE: All personnel must meet operational standards when deployed to a field area. Units intended for deployment must meet operational standards at all times when in full uniform (Class C or above). The standards listed in this regulation are minimum standards for each type listed; personnel may voluntarily hold themselves to higher standards if they wish.
Although this is not true in all cases, generally, each appearance type requirement is associated with a specific unit or function:
Type 0 – Non-Rated personnel. No specific restrictions, however some may be implemented on a case by case basis
Type 1 – Community Service Volunteers
Type 2 – Administrative units and Community Service paid personnel
Type 3 – Specialized units and roles that may deploy
Type 4 – Units and personnel that deploy
Type 5 – Units and personnel who primarily operate in field type environments
Type 6 – Specialized units and personnel
Type 7 – Board of Directors
NOTE: All personnel must meet operational standards when deployed to a field area. Units intended for deployment must meet operational standards at all times when in full uniform (Class C or above). The standards listed in this regulation are minimum standards for each type listed; personnel may voluntarily hold themselves to higher standards if they wish.