Clear, Quick & Effective Role Identification

On the incident ground, unambiguous role identification is critical for safety and effective command. Our UK-manufactured fire service tabards ensure that Incident Commanders, Sector Commanders, and Safety Officers are instantly recognisable, supporting seamless coordination in line with National Operational Guidance (NOG) and JESIP standards.

NOG Specification Tabards

Every tabard is made to order in our UK workshop, allowing for complete customisation of colours, chequered patterns, and role-specific wording. Engineered for the fireground, these bespoke solutions are designed with generous sizing to fit perfectly over structural firefighting PPE and tunics while meeting specific Brigade requirements.

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Standard Fire Command Tabards

NOG Compliant Designs: Our primary command tabards feature the standard White, Yellow, and Red colourways required by National Operational Guidance. This ensures instant role recognition for Incident Commanders (IC) and Sector Commanders across cross-border deployments.

Role-Specific Badging: We manufacture made-to-order tabards with encapsulated reflective titles for specific roles, including Incident Commander, Sector Commander, Safety Officer, and Command Support.

UK Quality & Consistency: Manufactured in-house, we ensure that specific identifying colours and chequered patterns (Salmi) match the exact specifications required for UK Fire & Rescue Services.

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Operational Support & Functional Roles

BA Entry Control: We manufacture dedicated tabards for Breathing Apparatus Entry Control Officers (BAECO). These are essential for rapid identification at bridgeheads and entry points.

Safety & Logistics: Beyond command, we supply distinct identification for Safety Officers and Command Support teams. This ensures clear lines of reporting and accountability on the fireground.

Specialist Hazard Roles: We produce specific high-visibility tabards for HazMat, Mass Decontamination, and DIM (Detection, Identification, Monitoring) teams, supporting complex chemical incident responses.

Sectorisation Clarity: Our range includes specific "Sector Commander" tabards. These allow Incident Commanders to clearly visual-manage large scale incidents by breaking them into manageable geographic or functional sectors.

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Key Features

  • Structural PPE Fit: One size fits most with adjustable side tabs, patterned specifically to be worn comfortably over heavy structural firefighting tunics and layers.
  • Sublimated Identification: High-visibility colours and official role markings are sublimated directly into the fabric to prevent cracking or peeling in harsh environments.
  • Integrated Comms Hardware: Reinforced mounting points for Klick Fast docks, radio loops, and body-worn camera clips ensure communications are always accessible.
  • Customisable Utility: Options for heavy-duty bellows pockets, clear ID and badge inserts, and specific loops for torches or hazard area passes.
  • Encapsulated Reflectivity: Available with premium reflective tape and encapsulated badging for maximum visibility in smoke, low light, and poor weather conditions.

View standard tabards on Police-Supplies.co.uk

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