Stationwear
Garment Guide
Clear guidance for choosing the right stationwear
Use our stationwear garment guide to choose the right uniforms for Fire, EMS, and wildland firefighting, including flame-resistant stationwear and duty apparel, based on role, environment, and operational requirements across Canada.
STAIONWEAR GARMENTS
Selecting stationwear is about more than appearance – it’s about matching the right garment system to the realities of daily operations. Fire halls, EMS stations, and wildland environments each place different demands on uniforms, from heat and flame exposure to durability, comfort, and long-shift wear. This garment guide is designed to help departments and individuals understand how stationwear is intended to perform, how certification and fabric choices influence safety, and how to select garments that support real-world use while aligning with Canadian operational needs.
WILDLAND FIREFIGHTING GARMENT & GEAR GUIDE
NOT ALL STATIONWEAR IS FLAME RESISTANT
Choosing FR stationwear is not about fear — it’s about risk awareness and layered protection. In environments where heat exposure is possible, even briefly, FR stationwear provides a safer foundation for daily operations while maintaining comfort, durability, and professional appearance
FLAME RESISTANT
Garments made from flame-resistant materials, like aramids or treated cotton blends, are designed to self-extinguish when exposed to flame, significantly reducing the risk of burn injuries. This is a critical feature, as many synthetic materials will melt onto the skin when exposed to high heat, which can exacerbate burns.
FR stationwear and FR base layers are a vital layer of protection that can make a significant difference in an emergency. They ensure that your first layer of defense won’t become a source of injury.
NOT FLAME RESISTANT
While non-FR stationwear may look the same as its flame-resistant counterpart, it lacks those critical flame-resistant properties. Non FR garments can provide a professional appearance, comfort, but offer limited safety.
Ideal for administrative and support staff, these uniforms are made from thermally stable materials such as 100% cotton. While NFPA 1970 permits both FR and non-FR workwear, industry best practice generally favors FR garments in fire-service environments to help manage incidental heat exposure.
Let’s Talk About Your Apparel Needs
Selecting the right garments for your team goes beyond choosing products, it’s about ensuring the right fit, performance, and availability for daily operations. Our managed apparel program and wear trial options are designed to simplify uniform management while helping your team make confident, informed decisions.
Our managed apparel program helps you maintain a consistent, professional look across your organization. We support everything from custom embroidery, epaulets, and branding to inventory management and ongoing replenishment. With our easy-to-use online portal, you can manage orders efficiently and ensure your team always has the right gear, when they need it—without added administrative burden.
Finding the right gear can make a meaningful difference in comfort, durability, and performance. A wear trial allows your team to evaluate garments in real-world conditions before committing to a larger purchase. This hands-on process helps confirm fit, functionality, and quality, ensuring the selected apparel aligns with your operational requirements.
Explore Your Apparel Options
To get started, please select one of the options below and complete the form with as much detail as possible. The more information you provide about your team, roles, and requirements, the better we can tailor our recommendations – whether you’re exploring a managed apparel program, a wear trial, or both.
Talk to us about a wear trial on our wide selection of NFPA 1975 certified garments and FR base layers for men and women.
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