It may not be pretty or high fashion, but the protective clothing worn by many people who work at airports can guard against injury and illness.

At least that was the message last week at Kelowna International Airport (YLW) in British Columbia, Canada, at the second annual Safety Fashion Show.

Here are few of the models that appeared on the red carpet:

This is the airport’s wildlife control contractor, in charge of the catch and release program.

An officer from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Firefighter in gear

(Photos courtesy YLW Airport)