San Francisco Fire Department Patch with City Seal and Phoenix
Red and gold embroidered San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD) shield patch featuring SAN FRANCISCO arched above and FIRE DEPARTMENT with EST. 1866 below in gold, around a central San Francisco city seal with a phoenix rising from flames, the S.F.F.D. ring, an 1866 shield flanked by a miner and a sailor, and a green laurel wreath, for the San Francisco Fire Department in San Francisco, California.
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USA Since 1999
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Description
This embroidered patch features the San Francisco Fire Department insignia, the shoulder patch of the SFFD, the fire department serving San Francisco, California. It is a red shield-shaped patch with a black outer border and a gold inner border, carrying SAN FRANCISCO arched across the top, FIRE DEPARTMENT and EST. 1866 below, and a detailed city seal at the center.
Center: The heart of the patch is a gold medallion holding the San Francisco city seal. A phoenix with spread wings rises from flames at the top, the lettering S.F.F.D. arches around the upper edge, and a central heraldic shield marked 1866 is flanked by two figures – a miner on the left and a sailor on the right. A green laurel wreath frames the seal, with a small rosette below, all worked in detailed multicolor stitching.
Top Section: SAN FRANCISCO arches across the top of the shield in gold block letters, curving with the rounded shoulders and naming the city above the seal.
Bottom Section: FIRE DEPARTMENT runs in large gold block letters below the seal, with EST. 1866 in smaller gold letters beneath, marking the department and its founding year.
Shape & Base: The patch is a shield or crest shape – broad rounded shoulders tapering to a pointed base – on a deep red twill ground with a black outer border and a bright gold inner border. The red field frames the gold city seal as the detailed focal point at the center.
Embroidery Quality: Full-coverage stitching with high stitch density holds the fine detail of the phoenix and flames, the S.F.F.D. ring, the 1866 shield with its miner and sailor figures, the green laurel wreath, the black and gold borders, and the arched SAN FRANCISCO and FIRE DEPARTMENT lettering 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 Los Angeles County Fire Department patch and the San Diego Fire-Rescue patch, the other major California fire patches, and the Philadelphia Fire Department patch, which also carries a detailed city seal. Browse the full Owl Badges Design Gallery for more custom fire and public-safety patch designs.
Specifications
| Product Type | Embroidered Patch |
| Style | Shoulder 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 San Francisco Fire Department patch?
The patch is a red shield with a black outer border and a gold inner border. SAN FRANCISCO arches across the top, with FIRE DEPARTMENT and EST. 1866 below, all in gold. At the center is a gold San Francisco city seal - a phoenix rising from flames, the S.F.F.D. ring, an 1866 heraldic shield flanked by a miner and a sailor, and a green laurel wreath. Owl Badges reproduces it as an embroidered patch.
What is the phoenix on the San Francisco patch?
The phoenix rising from flames sits at the top of the seal and is the classic symbol of San Francisco - a city that rebuilt itself after fire. On a fire department patch it carries special meaning, standing for renewal and resilience. We reproduce the phoenix and flames in detailed stitching at the crown of the seal.
What do the figures and shield in the seal mean?
The seal carries the San Francisco city arms: a central shield marked 1866 flanked by two figures - a miner and a sailor - representing the trades that built the city, framed by a green laurel wreath. The 1866 marks the founding of the department, also shown as EST. 1866 below the seal. We reproduce each element of the seal as it appears on the original.
How is this different from the Los Angeles County and San Diego fire patches?
All three are California fire patches, but each is distinct. The San Francisco patch is a red shield with the city seal, a phoenix, and EST. 1866. The Los Angeles County patch is a navy fan-shaped patch with a leather helmet over a red disc and a gold star. The San Diego patch is a red badge with the Point Loma Lighthouse coastal scene. We reproduce each department's design exactly as its own patch.
Can you make a custom fire patch with a city seal like this?
Yes. A shield with a detailed city seal, supporter figures, a founding year, and a wreath is a rich, heraldic fire layout, and we can adapt it for your own department - your seal or crest, your figures and symbols, your colors, and your year. A free proof is provided before production so you can confirm every detail.
Do I need credentials to order a patch with the San Francisco Fire Department name on it?
Yes. Patches bearing a real agency name such as the San Francisco 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.
