Framework Agreement to Supply High Visibility Surcoats to UK Fire and Rescue Services

Fire-fighters in the UK wear high visibility surcoats over their personal protective equipment (PPE). The surcoat design should aid breathability to reduce heat exhaustion through dehydration. Fire and Rescue Services (FRS’s) use a range of different colours and role names to distinguish between the different roles being carried out on the incident ground. National Operational Guidance (NOG), the foundation of Incident Command gives clear identification of command roles. Through the establishment of this framewor...