What It Takes To a Good Pair of Firefighter Pants
When you hear mention of firefighter uniform pants you may think about one specific type of trouser. The truth is that firefighters have several different uniforms they wear, depending upon the situation. When attending formal ceremonies they are required to wear a dress uniform, complete with shirt, tie, blazer, and matching pants. When hanging out at the station between calls, firefighters need a more casual uniform that still looks professional. Last, they need full turn out gear when answering a call.
The tricky part is that firefighters need to be comfortable in all three types of uniforms. Because their jobs keep them so busy, it is also nice if all garments are low maintenance. In addition their clothing needs to be safe, durable, and convenient to put on. Features that make uniforms user friendly are heavy duty fabrics, fade resistance, and no ironing.
A fine example of dress uniform pants for formal occasions is the Blauer four pocket trousers. They come in a choice of dark navy, black, or spruce green. They are constructed with a tailored look and two silicone bead shirt grips in the stretch waist band. The silicone creases won’t require ironing.
Station wear pants are worn when on duty but not on a call. They need to be comfortable and allow quick movement when needed. They cannot be overly loose. One needs to be able to easily fit response pants over top of them, as well as their boots. Blauer’s six pocket trousers in navy work wonderfully as station wear. They are comfortable, breathable, and made of a Nomex material that is quite durable. The waist band includes the silicone shirt grip, allowing the firefighter to maintain a professionally put together appearance at all times. The best part is all of the pockets that keep everything they may need close at hand. The thigh pockets are double pleated and have scotchlite striping for added visibility. There is even a hidden cell phone pocket.
Turn out gear is what the firefighter will grab in a hurry as they race out the door. It needs to protect them from any dangers they may be facing, while easily slipping over station wear. Many of the pants used in this situation are extra heavy, baggier, and may need suspenders to help keep them up. They also provide protection from heat and water.
