Sizing Your CrewBoss Brush Pants

In order to get the best possible fit in a pair of CrewBoss Brush Pants, there are a few things you'll want to take into consideration. Our pants are not vanity sized like the jeans off the rack from your local department store, and as such require accurate measurements to get the best fit. CrewBoss garments are true-to-size; your waist measurement is the size you should order. 

BEFORE YOU BUY

For the best fit possible, measure your waist approximately where you want the top of your pants to rest, and order that size. Wrap a tape measure around your waist, and measure to the end of the tape. Correspond that number with the sizing chart below, and this is the size you should order. 

Our pants won't shrink significantly in the wash; order the size that you measure. If you prefer a bit of room in your fit, add 1 inch to the measurement you come up with and order that size. 

WHEN THEY ARRIVE

When you receive your CrewBoss pants, try them on as soon as possible. Out of the bag, they should fit exactly how you'd like. If not, proceed to return them. Do not wash them in hopes that they will shrink, and do not remove the tags.

IF THEY DON'T FIT

If you receive your pants and they don't fit for any reason, again, do not wash them. CrewBoss is unable to accept returns directly for products purchased through our distributors. You must return the garment directly to the distributor from who it was purchased. If you purchased your pants directly from the CrewBoss website, contact us to initiate a return.

Lead Time Report

Despite increasing demand, lead times on our most popular products have continued to drop throughout fire season. To receive the most up to date information on gear availability please signup for our newsletter and follow CrewBoss on social media.

MORE TIPS FOR BUYING GEAR

1. If you need to buy gear for this season do it as soon as possible.

2. Many of our distribution partners have placed large stocking orders for CrewBoss gear, please contact our customer service team for a list of distributors that may have inventory available.

3. Some styles may have shorter lead times than others, CrewBoss Classic Brush Pants will generally be the easiest to purchase.

TRACKING YOUR ONLINE ORDER

When you shop at crewbossppe.com we will send the following emails to keep you updated on the status of your order:

1. A confirmation that your order has been received

2. A notification that your order has been processed, and is ready to enter production

3. Shipping notification with a tracking number for your package

If you still need to check on the status of your order, please send an email with your name, order number, and phone number, to sales@crewbossppe.com.

Lead Times Are Dropping

After months of hard work, we are excited to announce that an additional CrewBoss production facility has come online, and is shipping out thousands of garments each month. This is a game changer. Even as demand for wildland PPE reaches its seasonal peak we will continue to see lead times drop on our most popular products. Orders for Classic Brush Pants are now expected to ship within four to six weeks, well below the current industry average.

Classic Brush Pants are just the beginning. By the end of August production will ramp up on the wildly popular Gen II Pant line, just in time for the height of fire season in California. Shirts, coats, and the Elite Pant will follow.

From everyone on the CrewBoss team we would like to thank you for your patience and your loyalty as demand for wildland PPE has reached record levels. Through this time period we have worked very hard to keep ship times reasonable while maintaining the industry leading quality standards that define CrewBoss.

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Wildland Fabric Guide

Advances in fabric technology over the past few years have resulted in a handful of new fire-resistant fabrics making their way onto the market. We made this guide to help you choose the fabric that best fits your needs out on the fireline.

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Tecasafe

In the short time that it has been on the market, Tecasafe has quickly become one of our most popular fire resistant fabrics. Tecasafe's blend of fibers is designed to move moisture away from the wearer while generating an evaporative cooling effect in warm environments, while regulating temperatures in cooler environments. 

Tecasafe is naturally flame resistent and as such its fire resistant qualities will never wear out. It's a great option when considering a cost-effective fire resistant pant. 

Cost: $
Breathability: High     
Strength: Low
Colors:

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Nomex

When you think fire resistant pants, you might instantly think Nomex. And that's for good reason. Nomex has been the standard for fire resistant fabrics for more than 50 years. Nomex has permanent thermal protection that will never be washed or worn out, making it an all-around solid fabric at an affordable price.

Cost: $$
Breathability: Moderate  
Strength: High
Colors:
 

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Advance

Pants made with Advance fabric are known for their durability. This fabric is a combination of the fire resistant Nomex and the ultra-strong Kevlar. Advance pants will last season after season in the roughest of environments. 

Cost: $$$
Breathability: Low    
Strength: Very High
Colors:
 

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Pioneer

Pioneer fabric is truly the best of both worlds. Pioneer is the toughest material on the fire-resistant pant market, and does so without sacrificing any breathability. Pioneer's strength comes from the use of Kevlar fibers, and is near-impossible to rip while still maintaining a high level of comfort and breathability

Pioneer's benefits make it one of the most expensive FR fabrics, but those that opt for Pioneer pants do so knowing it'll be the last pant they'll need to buy for some time. 

Cost: $$$$
Breathability: High     
Strength: Very High
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Wildland Brush Pant Survey

Last summer we asked for your suggestions on how to make our wildland brush shirts even better, and based on your responses we've developed a new shirt that's in the final stages of design and testing. We can't wait to share what we've come up with. But in the meantime, we want your feedback on what we can do to make our wildland pants even better.

Please take a few minutes to fill out our Brush Pant Survey and help us design the next generation of CrewBoss brush pants. Your input will go into new pant designs, and help us to upgrade our existing products.

By filling out the survey completely you will have the opportunity to impact the future of wildland pants, and be entered to win a CrewBoss M-Pac, shipped with a few extra surprises inside.

2018 Fire Season Lead Times

The 2018 fire season is still a few months away, but demand for CrewBoss gear is already at a record high. As a result, lead times on new orders are running as long as 12 weeks (depending on the specific product ordered).

Tips for buying gear

1. If you need to buy gear for this season do it as soon as possible.
2. Many of our distribution partners have placed large stocking orders for CrewBoss gear, please contact  our customer service team for a list of distributors that may have inventory available.
3. Some styles may have shorter lead times than others, CrewBoss Classic Brush Pants will generally be the easiest to purchase.

Tracking your online order

When you shop at crewbossppe.com we will send the following emails to keep you updated on the status of your order:

1. A confirmation that your order has been received
2. A notification that your order has been processed, and is ready to enter production
3. Shipping notification with a tracking number for your package

If you still need to check on the status of your order, please send an email with your name, order number, and phone number, to sales@crewbossppe.com.

Multi-Mission Rehab Trailer

Firefighters routinely face extreme conditions that threaten their safety and operational effectiveness. Smoke inhalation, heat from direct flames, as well as summer high and winter low temperatures, can all take their toll. The rehab process combats these risk factors by providing an environmentally controlled space that allows firefighters to return their vital signs to normal. CrewBoss Rehab Trailers are designed with a specific set of features to support this mission, and comply with NFPA 1584 requirements for firefighter rehab.

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Exterior Features

Almost all of our Rehab Trailers come equipped with awnings as a cost-effective way to add space that is protected from the sun, rain, and snow. Below the awning we mounted a sleek gear rack (the black bar across the side) to hang protective turnouts before beginning the rehab process. Whelen scene and emergency lighting is also available to provide visibility during nighttime calls.

Gas and diesel generators are tried and true, but they also tend to be noisy and produce a notable amount of exhaust. Since part of the rehab requirement is to provide clean air for firefighters we opted for a liquid propane generator. Propane burns much cleaner, and offers the added benefit of easy refueling by simply swapping canisters.

Interior Features

Comfortable seating in a climate controlled space is a must for all rehab systems. Our trailers accomplish this with padded benches that fold up to create more storage space when not in use. On this particular trailer we utilized the most powerful HVAC unit available to ensure that the interior is chilly in the summer, and toasty in the winter. Custom built rollup curtains are used to separate the rehab seating from the rest of the trailer.

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This trailer was outfitted with a kitchenette, to provide hot meals for responders in the field. The mini-fridge also allows for cold storage of water and sports drinks, both of which are requirements for the rehab process. In the very front we included a full bathroom, with a shower, sink, and toilet. These features were also necessary to serve this trailer's secondary mission as a search and rescue support system, which brings us to the trailer's final feature.

With a load bearing ramp door in the back, and bed-liner flooring, this trailer was designed to carry a wide variety of ATVs, UTVs, and side by sides to support search and rescue operations.

2017 Fire Season Lead Times

Due to extreme fire activity we are experiencing exceptionally high demand for wildland PPE. It is not uncommon  for lead times to run longer during the peak of wildland season, but this situation is exceptional. Currently new orders are expected to take 8-10 weeks to ship.

Our team is working overtime to get you your gear, so we appreciate your patience and your loyalty.

Tracking your online order

When you shop at crewbossppe.com we will send the following emails to keep you updated on the status of your order:

1. A confirmation that your order has been received
2. A notification that your order has been processed, and is ready to enter production
3. Shipping notification with a tracking number for your package

If you still need to check on the status of your order, please send an email with your name, order number, and phone number, to sales@crewbossppe.com.

Only The Brave

After a long wait we finally get to break our silence on an extraordinary project that CrewBoss was proud to be a part of. The trailer for "Only The Brave" came out today. This film honors the sacrifice of the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots who lost their lives on the Yarnell Hill Fire. Last year CrewBoss custom manufactured all of the PPE for the actors with extreme attention to historical accuracy. We can't wait for the premier in October!