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Permalink Reply by Marvin Hawk on December 30, 2009 at 3:45pm

Have a pair of Servus women's size 6 rubber boots I can send you if you haven't got any other offers yet. I have some helmets if you can tell me what color you need.

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Permalink Reply by Kayli Borell on December 30, 2009 at 3:58pm

I have globe but my gear is old and doesnt fit very well. Not sure how it will fit u but its worth a shot. i wasnt measured properly for my ems gear which is absolutely huge on me!!! there is a guy on here this is his email address, adel_pomper@hotmail.com please do feel free to contact him with your concerns....he asked if i thought of anything that doesnt fit us women properly on the fire gorund....im sure he would love to help ya! ive noticed that my air pack doesnt fit very well....it slides right off my hips! not much help that will do me good here. well sorry i wasnt much help but be safe!

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Permalink Reply by Jeff Cole on January 1, 2010 at 10:22am

I have serious concerns over the post about SCBA masks not fitting properly. First off, are you saying fit testing...the whole program...is NOT done at your department?

Secondly, if you have told ANY of your officers that your mask does not fit you right, they have a duty, an obligation to your well being to see to it that you get the proper sized mask, and until you do, that you do NOT operate in IDLH!!!!!!!!!

Third...if YOU know the mask(s) do not fit you properly, what the heck are you doing using them?

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Permalink Reply by Heather Nichols on February 23, 2011 at 9:14am

When i started a lot of my gear didn't fit me. most of it was too small. and it took me over two years to start getting new gear. first i got new boots which were a size to small and then when some guys quit they let me go though the gear to see if it fit. i guess when the bunker pants are too short and you almost fall off a 100 ft aerial they get stuff like that.
for gloves i have always bought my own and right now i am using american fire wear xs cadet. the department has bought me a new pair of gloves recently but the officer in charge of the gear bought the wrong size for me on purpose and now i just use them to roll hose.

i spend a whole year on a new bunker committee and did not end up with anything that i liked. i now have carnes baggie gear. it makes me wish i had that the heavier better fitting morning pride back. i also have the paul conway helmet that is too big for my head racheted all of the way down. all gear is provided by my department. but no concessions are made for different manufactures. like the 880 helmet that i loved.

thank god they haven't said anything about my gloves.

I wish you luck in finding what you need.

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Permalink Reply by FETC on February 23, 2011 at 10:26am

PPE regardless of manufacturer is supposed to be sized to fit YOU. All of them have female cut. And yes your zippers will be on the correct side for girls to zip. But only if your department has a set specifically made for you. Otherwise they are all buying boys cut.

We use Globe GXtreme PPE and we do not use any suspenders. They are sized to fit like regular pants. Same goes for coats, gloves, etc. The manufacturers make sizes to fit all.

The problem is properly sized gear costs your fire chief $$$. And until you show your ability, dedication and worth, most VFD's refuse to drop 3G's on a newbie who may fizzle out before the gear actually arrives.

All probationary firefighters are usually in hand-me-downs. Be patient and new gear will come.

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Permalink Reply by S.Ruble on February 23, 2011 at 4:23pm

HI I HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE UNTIL I FOUND A GUY WHO GOT ME PANTS AND COAT FOR $80

WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE STORE NEAR YOU????

(CHECK WITH THE COMPANY ON HOW THEIR SIZING WORKS EACH COMPANY SIZES DIFFRENT I ORDERED SOME GEAR AND WHEN I GOT IT IT WAS TO SMALL SO WE ORDER A BUNCH OF GEAR AT ONCE FOR MY EXPLORER POST SO I SWITCHED THE GEAR WHICH MINE FITS GOOD IT IS A GLOBE)

HERE ARE SOME SIZING INFO EACH COMPANY SIZES DIFFRENTLY

Fire-Dex Turnout Gear Sizing Info
Step 1: Measure the chest, just below the armpits (1).
Step 2: Measure the sleeve length from back of neck to thumb crotch (2).
Step 3: Measure the waist where pants will be worn (3). If the firefighter will be wearing a duty belt under their turnout gear, then the duty belt should be worn when making the pant measurement.
Step 4: Measure the inseam from crotch to desired length (4).
Step 5: (Ladies Only): Measure hips at widest point (5).
GLOBE FIRE SUITS
IMPORTANT: Globe turnouts are custom-tailored and sizes differ from street clothes. Extra care in measuring is needed to assure accurate fit. PLEASE USE ACTUAL MEASUREMENTS AS INDICATED BELOW.
•Do not take your own measurements.
•Stand straight but relaxed, feet about 12" apart.
•Wear identical clothing and accessories that will be worn under turnout.
•Use a high quality non-stretch tape, holding it straight and snug so that it lies smooth without indenting the body. (Be sure you start with low end of numbers.)
•List any special considerations such as unusual height, weight or other physical characteristics.
A. Chest - Have firefighter take and hold a deep breath. Measure under arms and around fullest part of chest (bust).

B. Sleeve - No need to measure since sleeves are designed proportionate to chest size. However, if unusually short or long arms: bend elbow and hook thumb under belt buckle, and beginning at center of back of neck, measure across top of shoulders, around point of elbow to midpoint from wrist bone to knuckles.

C. Back - Collar seam to full length.

D. Waist - Be sure tools (knives, belt buckles, beepers, etc.) are taken into consideration when applicable.

E. Inseam - Wearing normal station wear, measure from crotch inner seam to ankle bone.

F. Hips (Women Only) - Measure around fullest part of hips.

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