Matt:

I have a couple of questions myself and need some clarification please.

You mentioned the nylon pants belt. Is the model you mentioned the same as one the BLM provides for wildland firefighters? If so, I would not recommend it. The model I am familiar with barely lasts one full fire season (gov’t low bid) and folds easily if you are slightly overweight. Another problem I have seen with them is they never stay cinched tight enough to actually work. <img src="images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

The duty belt you mentioned, is it the same as a nylon gun belt for law enforcement? We used to call them Sam Browne belts, or just gun belts.

I like the holster you have. I am not sure of your uniform in NYC, but since our service uses EMT cargo pants like these. I have not worn a belt holster in years. I do carry it in my nylon briefcase when on duty. I use the Motorola HT1250 radio (personal purchase) and it is the only item hanging from my belt these days. I recall getting caught on too many car frames, doorframes etc. with both a different radio and my old nylon holster. Since streamlining to the cargo pants, I don’t experience this as often. Our uniform shirts are the typical duty uniform shirts from Horace Small Uniforms in French Heather Blue from Galls. I normally carry a small notebook, 2 pens and a pencil in the left pocket and the EMS guide in the right pocket with a small penlight. <img src="images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

You mentioned an emergency rescue harness, I think, which one are you using?

Thanks in advance,

Stargazer