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: Page 13 b. On-call firefighters may use designated Fire Station resources (e.g. internet, kitchen, cubicle area) is permitted, provided it does not disrupt department operations or violate any policies. c. Firefighters must comply with all department rules, operational requirements, and codes of conduct while on the premises. d. Firefighters should generally be available to respond to calls while on the premises and must not engage in activities that would delay response times. e. Firefighters will not receive credit or pay toward a response call unless they stop working and actually respond to the call. f. Professional behavior is required at all times. g. Firefighters must maintain a clean and orderly environment and respect shared spaces. h. Firefighters will not be compensated for time spent at the Fire Station while conducting work related to outside employment. i. The use of Fire Station resources is a privilege and may be revoked at the discretion of the Fire Chief at any time for misuse or non-compliance. Section 2.06 Appearance and Dress Guidelines Departments may establish dress codes for employees as part of departmental rules. Personal appearance should be appropriate to the nature of the work and contact with other people and should present a positive image to the public. Clothing, jewelry, or other items that could present a safety hazard are not acceptable in the workplace. Dress needs will vary by function. Employees who spend a portion of the day in the field need to dress in a professional manner appropriate to their jobs, as determined by their supervisor. The City of Hugo’s Dress for your Day policy allows for non-uniformed employees to use their best judgment when deciding what to wear to work every day, with some basic guidelines. The idea is each employee should consider what their workday looks like and dress accordingly. For example, employees are allowed to wear casual clothing on workdays when they do not have meetings with residents or other outside third parties. Employees are still expected to wear clothing appropriate for an office environment, and traditional business attire is always acceptable. There may be days when residents or visitors are expected at City facilities and all staff may be required to forgo Dress for your Day and required to wear business causal or business attire. These days will be announced in advance so employees can plan accordingly. In all instances, clothing and appearance must be neat, clean, not ripped, heavily frayed or worn, and not expose an excessive amount of skin. Employees are allowed to wear jeans clean and free of rips, tears, fraying and not excessively tight or revealing. Employees who need an accommodation associated with a protected status such as religion or disability should speak with the City Administrator to obtain approval to deviate from this policy.