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Frequently Asked Questions

What is shown on the Atlanta Fire Rescue patch?

The patch is round, with a black field and a gold border. ATLANTA arches across the top and FIRE RESCUE around the bottom, both in red, with a small white star on each side. At the center, a light-blue disc holds the Atlanta skyline, a large gold eagle with spread wings, EST. and 1882 beside the eagle, and a red fire Maltese cross with a blue EMS Star of Life below. Owl Badges reproduces it as an embroidered patch.

What does EST. 1882 mean on the patch?

EST. 1882 marks the founding year of Atlanta Fire Rescue, lettered to the left and right of the eagle's head at the center of the patch. It sits over the Atlanta skyline, tying the emblem to the city and its long fire-service history. We reproduce the year and the skyline in detailed stitching.

What do the eagle, fire cross, and Star of Life represent?

The gold eagle is a symbol of strength and watchfulness, set against the Atlanta skyline. Below it, the red fire Maltese cross stands for fire service and the blue Star of Life stands for emergency medical service - together showing that Atlanta Fire Rescue provides both fire protection and EMS. We reproduce each emblem in detailed stitching.

How is this different from the District of Columbia Fire and EMS patch?

Both pair a fire Maltese cross with an EMS Star of Life, but the designs are distinct. The Atlanta patch is round and black with the Atlanta skyline, a gold eagle, EST. 1882, and red ATLANTA FIRE RESCUE lettering. The District of Columbia patch is a blue fan-shaped patch with the U.S. Capitol dome and crossed U.S. and D.C. flags. We reproduce each department's design exactly as its own patch.

Can you make a custom round fire patch with a skyline and eagle like this?

Yes. A round patch with a city skyline, an eagle, a founding year, and paired fire and EMS emblems is a rich, detailed layout, and we can adapt it for your own department - your skyline, your emblem, your 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 Atlanta Fire Rescue name on it?

Yes. Patches bearing a real agency name such as Atlanta Fire Rescue 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.