Ann: First order received in FR plus Durable Water Repellant DWR, page-63

All firies in OZ wear FR uniforms.. Dunno why your friend would say that, because it is just not true.
No doubt far more uncomfortable (stiffer handle), and I expect they would be ..but they are definitely FR.
The way I understand it is, the cloth itself is just coated. As opposed to it (FR) being applied to the fibre and then woven, as per what AJX are doing with the DoD uniforms.. This will give them (DoD uniforms) a MUCH better feel of course, washing etc; As the Co has already indicated. But yes, Aussie firies should be using this technology. Anyone in emergency services should be wearing it.. Groundbreaking, and more importantly, lifesaving!
Nice to see some fun today..
GLTA