PRESENTED BY FRANK WILSON Why Should Fire Fighters

PRESENTED BY: FRANK WILSON

Why Should Fire Fighters Wear FR Station Wear?

Why Should Fire Fighters Wear FR Station Wear? 1. FR garments allow for extra protection to escape danger 2. Unlike 100% cotton or polyester blends, Nomex® FR uniforms won’t ignite, melt or drip when exposed to heat or flames 3. Du. Pont Nomex® 111 A provides a proven FR thermal barrier, shielding the body in case of compromised turnout gear 4. Workrite garments are NFPA® 1975 UL-certified 3

We work with over 500 Fire Departments in North America Through Market Analysis the following are the top 4 reasons why Fire Services choose Workrite FR Uniforms: • • Safety - Protection Comfort Professional Image Durability

Regulations Occupational Health & Safety Code 2009 • 232(2) A worker must ensure that clothing worn beneath flame resistant outerwear and against the skin is made of flame resistant fabrics or natural fibres that will not melt when exposed to heat.

Workrite Uniform Co. History 2007 1973 Workrite Uniform Co. founded 1980 Dickies FR brand introduced Early 1990’s 1990 2000 1980’s 1986 Added Fire Service line Walls FR acquired 2010 1999 Aggressive growth of FR in the Petrochemical sector Mid 1990’s Became an affiliate of Williamson-Dickie Manufacturing Company (“Dickies”) Sales expand to international markets 6 2013 Introduced Indura® FR-treated cotton garments 2012 Workrite Canada launched

Fabric & Product Specification

Workrite Nomex Station Wear: The Right Choice We understand the important role FR clothes play in fire service, and what firefighters look for and need in a garment. • Flame-Resistant (FR) Nomex garments since 1973 ü Nomex fire department station wear since 1986 • Meet and exceed national consensus standard NFPA 1975 • Provide exceptional value ü Well-constructed, durable uniforms made from high-quality materials

1 Meeting High Fabric Standards Workrite quality starts with our collaborative process to garner the highest-caliber raw materials. • Unique, Premium “At Ease” Nomex 111 A fabric from Tencate • Quality Alliance Team (QAT) process helps achieve high fabric standards • Collaborative process with mill to improve fabric quality ü Stringent testing ü Inspection systems ü Continuous feedback from field • Ensures only high-quality, low defect materials are used

2 Workrite Comfortable Fit Our station wear fit has been developed to be more generous and comfortable for a firefighter’s physique. • Fit expertise from more than 25 years of experience in the fire service uniform industry • Better-looking uniform • More comfortable fit

4 Value from Nomex IIIA Fabric Durability Nomex IIIA far exceeds the wear life of other station wear uniforms. • Lasts 3 -5 years • Withstands more punishment, resulting in: ü Fewer replacement needs ü Long-term savings • Pants made of more durable 7. 5 -oz. Nomex IIIA vs. others’ less-durable 6 -6. 5 oz. Nomex • Provides FR protection, NFPA 1975 compliance and longer wear life Four-Year Cumulative Cost Comparison

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• • Protection Comfort Professional Image Durability

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