The situation faced by 25 firefighters from Moselle, reported 20 Minutes, comes as a result of their facial hair. But 12 of these firemen complained after their management prohibited them from going on interventions for refusing to shave.
Thirteen other firefighters were also stopped. “On March 16, a message arrived from the fire chief of Moselle, who asked to respect the shaving of beards for all firemen,” explained Julien Aquilano, CGT representative and fireman at Metz.
The FFP2 mask, protection against Coronavirus, must be in direct contact with the skin to be effective. Aquilano argues that all the firemen initially “shaved their beards, without asking any questions”.
But the trade unionist admits: “Seeing 25 firefighters stopped, when our colleagues need us, and we want to help the population in this health crisis, it’s hard to imagine”.
The episode represents a political fight, added the firefighter: “Our director is trying to pass a rule on shaving under the cover of the Covid-19. We will only come back to work if we have the right to keep our goatees, mustaches or beards.”
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