CINCINNATI, OH - Fechheimer Bros Co., manufacturers of the Flying Cross by Fechheimer brand of Public Safety uniforms, has been selected as an authorized manufacturer of NFPA compliant shirts and trousers for the new CAL FIRE Work Response uniform program.

Effective this month, CAL FIRE’s (formerly California Dept. of Forestry, or CDF) approximate 9,000 employees who are required or authorized to wear a uniform will begin transition to the new program.

The navy blue uniform is made of flame-resistant Nomex® IIIA, a fabric used by firefighter and emergency response departments nationwide.

The change in uniform apparel was based on data compiled after a 12-month field evaluation with CAL FIRE employees. It was determined that employee safety, professional appearance, and availability were some of their major concerns. The new uniform program will be sold through authorized uniform dealers throughout California.