Phoenix Fire Department Patch with Maltese Cross and PFD Monogram
Black and red embroidered Phoenix Fire Department (PFD) Maltese cross patch featuring PHOENIX and FIRE DEPT. banners, EST and 1886 on the side arms, and a large ornate interlocking PFD monogram in a black center disc, for the Phoenix Fire Department in Phoenix, Arizona.
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USA Since 1999
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Description
This embroidered patch features the Phoenix Fire Department insignia, the patch of the PFD, the fire department serving Phoenix, Arizona. It is cut as a Maltese cross – the traditional fire-service cross – in black with a red border, carrying a large ornate PFD monogram in a center disc, the words PHOENIX and FIRE DEPT. on banner scrolls, and EST 1886 across the side arms.
Center: The heart of the patch is a black circular disc ringed in red, holding a large ornate interlocking PFD monogram – the initials of the Phoenix Fire Department – worked in red with white outlining in a decorative, interwoven letter style. The elaborate monogram is the dominant feature, filling the center of the cross.
Top & Bottom Banners: A red banner scroll on the top arm reads PHOENIX in white letters, and a red banner scroll on the bottom arm reads FIRE DEPT. in white letters, naming the city and the department above and below the central monogram.
Side Arms: EST runs in white letters down the left arm and 1886 down the right arm, marking the founding year of the Phoenix Fire Department – a heritage detail carried right on the cross.
Shape & Base: The patch is cut in the shape of a Maltese cross, the classic symbol of the fire service, worked in black with a clean red border throughout. The dark black field and bold red border give the badge a strong, modern look, with the ornate red-and-white PFD monogram as the bright focal point at the center.
Embroidery Quality: Full-coverage stitching with high stitch density holds the fine detail of the ornate interlocking PFD monogram, the red banners with PHOENIX and FIRE DEPT., the EST 1886 lettering, and the Maltese cross outline with sharp, even edges and a durable surface that stands up to daily uniform wear and laundering.
This is one of a series of fire department patches in the gallery. Compare it with the Philadelphia Fire Department patch and the Chicago Fire Department patch, which both use the Maltese cross shape in different colors, and the Dallas Fire Department patch, which carries a similar fire-department monogram. Browse the full Owl Badges Design Gallery for more custom fire and public-safety patch designs.
Specifications
| Product Type | Embroidered Patch |
| Style | Maltese Cross Patch |
| Material | Polyester Twill Fabric with Poly/Rayon Threads |
| Stitch | Full Coverage Detail 100% Stitch Threading Embroidery |
| Size | 4" - 5" |
| Backing | Iron-on/Sew-on |
| Packaging | 10+ Per Polybag |
Estimated pricing: 10 → $17 · 20 → $12 · 50 → $7 · 100 → $5 · 250 → $3 · 500 → $2.50 · 1,000 → $2 each
No setup fee · No mold fee. Estimate only — final price adjusts by design, size, and quantity, and is confirmed with a free quote. No payment until you approve your proof.
🛡 Authorized Purchase & Credential Verification
Patches bearing a real agency or department name are sold only to that agency or its authorized representatives. Law enforcement and public-safety buyers must provide proof of occupation, valid credentials, or an authorized purchasing letter before production begins. We do not sell agency-named patches for personal use.
Custom and fictional designs — for example, a made-up department like “Town of Western Hope Police” — are welcome, as are designs where you change the agency or department name to your own.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is shown on the Phoenix Fire Department patch?
The patch is cut as a black Maltese cross with a red border. A red banner on the top arm reads PHOENIX and one on the bottom arm reads FIRE DEPT., both in white. EST runs down the left arm and 1886 down the right. At the center, a black disc ringed in red holds a large ornate interlocking PFD monogram in red and white. Owl Badges reproduces it as an embroidered patch.
What does the PFD monogram in the center mean?
PFD stands for the Phoenix Fire Department. The three letters are worked as a large, ornate interlocking monogram in red with white outlining, set in a black center disc as the focal point of the Maltese cross. We reproduce the decorative interwoven lettering in detailed stitching so the monogram stays crisp at patch size.
What does EST 1886 mean on the patch?
EST 1886 marks the year the Phoenix Fire Department was established, split across the side arms of the cross - EST on the left and 1886 on the right. It is a heritage detail that ties the patch to the department's founding. We reproduce the year exactly as shown on the original.
How is this different from the Philadelphia and Chicago Maltese cross patches?
All three are Maltese crosses, but each is distinct. The Phoenix patch is black and red with a large ornate PFD monogram and EST 1886. The Philadelphia patch is gold and black with the full city coat of arms and DEDICATION and SERVICE banners. The Chicago patch is red and white with a fire hydrant, crossed tools, and a CHICAGO disc. We reproduce each city's design exactly as its own patch.
Can you make a custom Maltese cross fire patch with a monogram?
Yes. A black Maltese cross with an ornate department monogram, banner scrolls, and a founding year is a bold, heritage-style fire layout, and we can adapt it for your own department - your initials or monogram, your city and department wording, your founding year, and your colors. A free proof is provided before production so you can confirm every detail.
Do I need credentials to order a patch with the Phoenix Fire Department name on it?
Yes. Patches bearing a real agency name such as the Phoenix Fire Department are sold only to that agency or its authorized representatives. Fire-service and public-safety buyers provide proof of occupation, valid credentials, or an authorized purchasing letter before production begins. Custom or fictional department designs, and patches renamed to your own department, are welcome without that step.
