To ensure a perfect fit, sizing shall be determined by actual measurements taken of the firefighter by a trained measurement specialist, or sizing try-ons, or both. Sizing measurements shall be taken in the evening at 27 Elm Street, Winsted CT. Under special circumstances the Winsted Fire Department may agree to a different location if mutually agreed between the manufacturer and the department. Garments shall be available in custom sizing as follows: coat chest in 2-inch (5.1 cm) increments, coat sleeve in 0.5-inch (1.3 cm) increments, coat back length in 1-inch (2.5 cm) increments, pant waist in 2-inch (5.1 cm) increments and pant inseam in 1-inch (2.5 cm) increments. A full range of women’s sizing, on women’s patterns, must also be available. Each sleeve and inseam length shall provide 100% gradation from shoulder to wrist, and from hip to ankle, to provide proper fit for individual arm and leg lengths. Pattern tailoring to custom-fit neck, bicep, hip/seat and thigh circumferences must also be provided, when needed, at no additional charge. Neither Small-Medium-Large-Extra Large sizing nor women’s garments cut to men’s patterning are considered acceptable, since proper fit facilitates mobility and minimizes stress...
