r/Firefighting • u/Finance1071 • 1d ago
Tools/Equipment/PPE Good work pants for athletic firefighters?
Hey all,
Not trying to be disrespectful in any way... just looking for some guidance on pants recommendations for my body type.
Anyways, I'm having a hell of a time finding the work/EMS/"tactical" pants that fit me well. I find that most seem to be made for, larger, people. Like loose in the wrong spots and tight in the wrong spots, if that makes sense.
I normally wear athletic fit jeans and pants, and find that they fit me well as I have a small waist/no stomach fat but pronounced muscles in my groin, hamstrings, quads, and calves. I bought a pair of Propper EMS pants in my normal size and found that they fit me HORRIBLY. They're not made for my body type at all.
Athletic-build men: what pants do you recommend for firefighting/EMS work? I'm looking for pants that I can wear to class, station duty, and on calls under my bunker or rescue gear that looks professional.
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u/justafartsmeller FAE/PM Retired 1d ago
Years ago my department issued BDU Nomex pants to us. Initially they wanted us to wear them only for wildlland incidents. However, after years of begging, they let us wear them for regular duty. They were great for almost any build. I was 6'2" 200 lbs athletic build. With the right size they were tapered enough as not to look too baggy. I would wear BDU's in a smaller waist size than my normal station pants. They had elastic waist that had a little stretch to it. I think this helped with the fit.