cpthunt
02-18-2000, 03:54 PM
I am interested in finding departments that use protective station uniforms (Nomex Flamex etc) for duty personnel.
We have been using Nomex uniforms for fire combat positions since 1987. We were the first department in NC to use the uniforms and as far as we know the only one that is still using them.
In an effort to trim budget costs we experimented for a couple of years with cotton golf shirts and pants, but returned to the Nomex traditional style uniform this past year.
Aside from the protecitve issues we chose the Nomex again because of it's durability. We found that although there is a high initial cost to Nomex, it's durability offsets the cost. Many of our personnel have uniforms that are over 5 yrs old and still look new. The golf shirts and pants faded, shrunk and looked worn in 6 mo. We also found that the traditional style uniform projected a better image of the dept. and made us more recognizable.
What are your experiences and opinions?
[This message has been edited by cpthunt (edited February 24, 2000).]
We have been using Nomex uniforms for fire combat positions since 1987. We were the first department in NC to use the uniforms and as far as we know the only one that is still using them.
In an effort to trim budget costs we experimented for a couple of years with cotton golf shirts and pants, but returned to the Nomex traditional style uniform this past year.
Aside from the protecitve issues we chose the Nomex again because of it's durability. We found that although there is a high initial cost to Nomex, it's durability offsets the cost. Many of our personnel have uniforms that are over 5 yrs old and still look new. The golf shirts and pants faded, shrunk and looked worn in 6 mo. We also found that the traditional style uniform projected a better image of the dept. and made us more recognizable.
What are your experiences and opinions?
[This message has been edited by cpthunt (edited February 24, 2000).]