Supplying the UK Fire & Rescue Service with rank slides, epaulettes, badges and specialist insignia requires more than just manufacturing capability — it demands accuracy, consistency, speed, compliance, and trust.
At Contact Left / CL Distribution, we supply thousands of fire service badges every year to Fire & Rescue Services across the UK. From frontline firefighters to senior officers, from operational roles to specialist units, we manufacture and distribute a comprehensive range of fire service insignia, designed for real-world use and supplied at highly competitive prices.
Whether you need embroidered rank slides, laser-cut badges, UV-printed call signs, machine-woven patches, or bespoke unit insignia, we offer a single, reliable UK source — with prices from just £1.65 per pair for rank slides and cheaper for badges.
sales@cldistribution.co.uk
A Complete Range of Fire Service Badges & Rank Slides
We supply one of the largest and most diverse ranges of fire service insignia in the UK, including:
Fire Service Rank Slides & Epaulettes
Our rank slides (epaulettes) are manufactured to exacting standards and supplied in all commonly used UK fire service configurations, including:
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Firefighter
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Crew Manager
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Watch Manager
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Station Manager
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Group Manager
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Area Manager
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Brigade Manager
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Strategic & senior command roles
Available in:
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Embroidered rank slides
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Machine-woven rank slides
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Laser-cut rank insignia
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UV-printed rank slides
All options are compatible with operational jackets, station wear, shirts, fleeces, and specialist garments.
Pricing from £1.65 per pair of rank slides, making us one of the most cost-effective suppliers in the UK without compromising quality.
Embroidered Fire Service Badges
Traditional embroidered badges remain the gold standard for durability and professional appearance. We manufacture:
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Fire & Rescue Service badges
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Brigade / service crests
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Role identifiers
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Unit badges
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Specialist team insignia
Features:
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High stitch density
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Colour-fast threads
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Excellent wash durability
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Velcro-backed or sew-on options
Perfect for operational wear, dress uniforms, and long-term issue.
✂️ Laser-Cut Fire Service Badges
Laser-cut badges offer a modern, low-profile alternative to traditional embroidery and are increasingly popular for:
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Technical rescue units
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USAR
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Drone teams
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Specialist response roles
Benefits include:
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Ultra-clean edges
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Lightweight construction
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Reduced snag risk
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Excellent compatibility with MOLLE / PALS panels
Ideal for helmets, body armour, plate carriers, and tactical jackets.
UV-Printed Fire Service Badges & Call Signs
For call signs, identifiers, unit numbers, and vehicle-linked roles, UV printing provides exceptional clarity and speed.
We produce:
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Call sign patches
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Name tapes
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Unit identifiers
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CS / ID number patches
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Temporary or role-specific identifiers
Advantages:
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Sharp, high-contrast text
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Fast turnaround
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Ideal for large volumes
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Cost-effective for frequent changes
Perfect for incident command, multi-agency deployments, and temporary tasking.
Machine-Woven Fire Service Patches
Machine-woven patches allow for high detail in a slim profile, making them ideal for:
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Detailed crests
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Multi-colour unit insignia
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Commemorative patches
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Specialist team branding
They offer a clean, professional finish with excellent legibility at close range.
Specialist Role Badges & Unit Insignia
Modern Fire & Rescue Services rely on a wide range of specialist skills and teams. We regularly supply badges for roles including:
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Fire & Rescue
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Incident Command
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Drone Pilot / UAV Operator
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USAR
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Water Rescue
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Rope Rescue
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HART / Interoperability roles
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Training & assessment teams
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Control & command support
All specialist badges can be supplied in:
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Embroidered
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Laser-cut
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UV-printed
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Woven formats
With bespoke artwork support where required.
Designed for UK Fire Service Use
Our fire service badges are designed with real operational environments in mind:
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Compatible with current UK fire service uniforms
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Suitable for station wear and operational PPE
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Durable under heat, moisture, abrasion, and repeated washing
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Available with Velcro backing, sew-on, or slide-on formats
We understand the standards, expectations, and procurement realities of UK Fire & Rescue Services — because we already supply them at scale.
Supplying Thousands of Badges Across the UK
We are not a novelty patch supplier.
We are an established UK supplier, currently delivering thousands of badges into the UK fire service, supporting:
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Large volume rollouts
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Replacement cycles
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New unit formations
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Specialist capability expansion
Our systems are designed for:
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Consistent repeat supply
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Accurate matching to existing insignia
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Rapid turnaround
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Competitive pricing for public services
Why Fire & Rescue Services Choose Us
✔ UK-based supplier
✔ Proven supply into Fire & Rescue Services
✔ Huge range of manufacturing methods
✔ Small or large batch capability
✔ Bespoke design support
✔ Fast, reliable fulfilment
Whether you need 10 pairs or 10,000, we treat every order with the same attention to detail.
Looking for Fire Service Rank Slides or Badges?
If you’re searching for:
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Fire service rank slides UK
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Fire service epaulettes supplier
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Fire & rescue embroidered badges
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Laser cut fire service patches
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UV printed call sign patches
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Fire service unit insignia
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Specialist fire service role badges
You’re in the right place.
Contact us today to discuss your requirements, request samples, or obtain a quotation.
We’ll help you get the right badge, at the right price, supplied by people who understand the fire service.
sales@cldistribution.co.uk
