Men's Interview Attire

 Suit – Dark blue or dark blue with pinstripes is acceptable as long as the pinstripes are very thin. No double breasted suits. They make you look heavier than you may be. You do not want to wear anything fancy that takes the focus off of you.

White long sleeved shirt – Cotton, no silk or shinny shirt. The sleeves should extend ½” beyond the sleeve of your suit jacket. No monograms, designs or patterns on shirt.

Conservative tie – Most important part of your first impression.

  • Material – silk or silk/polyester combination
  • Pattern – none preferably, very thin stripes and polka dots are acceptable as long as they are small
  • Length – Middle of belt
  • Color – Red is best choice; yellow, blue, or maroon are also acceptable.

Dark socks – New socks that match your suit and fit above your calves. Imagine sitting in an open seating arrangement, when you cross your legs and your harry legs are exposed or hair is sticking through your old worn socks. This does not present a good image.

Shoes – Only black shoes that are shined. A traditional or slip on wing tip shoe is acceptable. Many men judge other men by their shoes, which can be as important as the tie they wear.

Belt – Traditional belt with no loud buckles that draw attention away from you. Belts, one or one and a half inches wide are ideal for formal wear. A right fitting belt normally adjusts at the middle hole.

Very limited jewelry – A watch (no Rolex) and wedding band are acceptable. Remember you want the focus on you and not your jewelry. No jewelry on face or ears.

Neat, professional hairstyle – Wear your hair the same as the firefighters on the interview panel are required to. Which would be off the collar. A conventional or traditional hairstyle is your safest bet. Do firefighters have beards, long sideburns or dyed hair...? No, so you should not either.

Go easy on the aftershave - Cologne is fine so long as it is not overbearing and the interviewer does not struggle to breathe.

Neatly trimmed nails – No grease or dirt under fingernails.

Portfolio or briefcase – Carry the resume you prepared for the panel in something plain yet professional looking.