Nomex Survey April 20, 2021 By David Lundine Categories: Uncategorized Reds and blues feedback WelcomeThank you for your interest in this survey. Participation is voluntary and responses are anonymous. You may choose to not answer all the questions. Your responses will help the Visual Identity project team be better informed as they move towards trialing alternate fireline apparel options and determining whether there are better options than the current Nomex reds and blues. For more information on this initiative, please visit the Innovation Platform or contact Natasha.Broznitsky@gov.bc.caPlease select your genderMaleFemaleNeitherPrefer not to discloseHow tall are you ?Leave blank if prefer not to say How much do you weigh?Leave blank if prefer not to say What size clothing do you typically purchase?PetiteSlimRegularPlus SizeBig and TallOtherHow long have you been with BCWS?1-2 years3-5 years6-10 years11+ yearsCurrently, when wearing reds and blues, you are mostlyWorking at a deskSupervising resources in the fieldPerforming manual labour in the fieldAre you currently, or have you ever spent time on a BCWS crew?YesNoWhen answering the following questions, please think about your experience of wearing reds and blues while responding to a wildfire/working on the fireline, if applicable, as opposed to wearing reds and blues in other settings (e.g. for project work or office work)Now, a few specific questions regarding the redOverall, what are your thoughts on the current red? Terrible Not ideal Good Great How well do you feel the fabric and design protects you against burns? Terrible Not ideal Good Great How well does the fabric and design protect you against heat stress/heat related illness? Terrible Not ideal Good Great How well does the fabric and design allow you to complete your work duties? Terrible Not ideal Good Great How well do reds provide a professional appearance? Terrible Not ideal Good Great How well do reds generally fit you? Terrible Not ideal Good Great If you selected 'Terrible' or 'Not ideal,' what about reds don't fit you well?What do you think of the current collar on reds? Terrible Not Ideal Good Great What do you think of the current cuffs on reds? Terrible Not Ideal Good Great How would you rate the durability of reds? Terrible Not ideal Good Great Are reds a good length for your torso? Yes No - too short No - too long Are the sleeves of reds a good length for your arms? Yes No - too short No - too long Are reds a good width for you? Yes No - too baggy/boxy No - too narrow Do you roll up the sleeves of your red? Yes - often Yes - sometimes No If so, do you roll up sleeves primarily due to Heat Style Both Do you prefer older styles of reds? Yes No Not sure If so, why?Please elaborate on any questions from above, or add additional thoughts pertaining to the redLastly, a few specific questions pertaining to bluesOverall, what are your thoughts on the current blues? Terrible Not ideal Good Great How well do you feel the fabric and design of blues protect you against burns? Terrible Not ideal Good Great How well do you feel the fabric and design of blues protect you against heat stress/heat related illness? Terrible Not ideal Good Great How well does the fabric and design allow you to complete your work duties? Terrible Not ideal Good Great How well do blues provide a professional appearance? Terrible Not ideal Good Great How well do your blues generally fit? Terrible Not ideal Good Great If you selected 'Terrible' or 'Not ideal,' what about blues don't fit you well?How do you find the fit of blues in the hip/glute area? Good Too tight Too baggy Do you have to wear a belt tightly to hold them up? Yes No If so, do you find this uncomfortable? Yes No Do you have issues with the button of blues popping off? Yes No Is the crotch length of blues appropriate for you? Yes No - too long No - too short If not, does it impede functional movement? Yes No How do you find the fit of blues in the thigh area? Good Too tight Too baggy Are blues a good length for you? Yes No - too short No - too long Do you use the drawstrings on the bottom of blues? Yes Sometimes No Would you prefer a different blues cuff option such as Velcro or snaps? Yes Unsure No Does the zipper of blues stay up well? Yes No Do you prefer older styles of blues? Yes No Not sure If so, why?Please elaborate on any questions from above, or add additional thoughts pertaining to the bluesAnything else you’d like to pass on to the project team tasked with evaluating current reds and blues and trialing different fireline clothing options?CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
