For the first time in its long history, the RFS is clothing its women in uniforms that fit.

By Jennie Curtin
December 12 2017 - 6:00pm
Made to fit: Volunteers with the Blackheath-Mt Victoria RFS. Standing from left, president Sharyn McIntosh, deputy captain Catrina Jordan, Mina Howard and Eddy Ruse. In windows, Kathy Wilson and Anna Gertsen.
Made to fit: Volunteers with the Blackheath-Mt Victoria RFS. Standing from left, president Sharyn McIntosh, deputy captain Catrina Jordan, Mina Howard and Eddy Ruse. In windows, Kathy Wilson and Anna Gertsen.

No more rolling up voluminous jacket sleeves, no more tripping over trousers where the crotch hangs mid-thigh or waist bands have to be pulled up around the bra line: For the first time in NSW Rural Fire Service history, uniforms are being made in female sizes.

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