Military Fire Division Symbols and Signs

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where can I buy Department of Defense military fire division symbols and signs?

Our military fire division signs and placards comply with DoD 6055.09-STD Chapter 8, available in aluminum and reflective adhesive labels with the required black on orange color scheme per Federal Standard 595A for ammunition and explosives storage on military installations.

Q. What are military fire division symbols used for?

Military fire division symbols classify the fire and explosion hazard of stored ammunition, explosives, and hazardous materials on military installations, with our Division 1 explosion hazard label and Division 3 mass fire hazard label helping emergency responders quickly assess risk and determine appropriate firefighting approaches per all DoD standards.

Q. Are military fire division placards available in flip-style for multiple hazard classifications?

Yes, our military fire division flip placards let you quickly change from one hazard symbol to another as contents change, available in 12 inch and 24 inch sizes in standard and reflective aluminum that meet DoD 6055.9-STD requirements for storage facilities with changing inventories.

Q. What color are military fire division signs required to be?

Military fire division symbols must be printed in black on an orange background per Federal Standard 595A and DoD 6055.09-STD, and our DoD fire division labels meet this color requirement and are available in the correct diamond and octagon shapes for each hazard classification level.

Q. Are reflective military fire division signs available for nighttime emergency response?

Yes, our Department of Defense fire division reflective military flip placard offers improved visibility during nighttime emergencies, helping emergency responders quickly identify hazard classifications in low-light or dark conditions at remote storage sites.

About our Military Fire Division Symbols and Signs

Military Symbols are required by the Department of Defense (DoD) to be posted at locations that store ammunition and explosives (AE). The distinct symbol helps firefighting personnel easily recognize the type of hazard and apply proper technique to control it.

• Military Fire Division Symbol Signs indicate four categories of hazards AE pose. Each of these four fire division symbols include a distinct number and shape to indicate a specific hazard.
• Choose between two different sizes and five different materials to best fit your location's needs. Materials are available in reflective plastic or reflective sheeting. Reflective is ideal for EMS workers that must quickly determine the nature of the hazard – even in the dark or in blackout conditions.
• All symbols are compliant with Department of Defense Ammunition & Explosives Safety Standards - DoD 6055.09-STD, Chapter 8, paragraph C8.3. The color of the symbols (black on orange) complies with Federal Standard 595A.