Fire Hydrant Patch — Order This Rescue Squad Axe & Hook Oval
Design S0661A at a glance
A royal blue oval with a red hydrant standing at center over a crossed axe and pike hook, all outlined in gold. The squad name arcs across the top, a founding-year line sits beneath the hydrant, and the unit designation closes the bottom curve. With one strong symbol and three colors, it reads at a glance on a shoulder or a cap.
Oval shapeGold merrowed borderRed fire hydrantCrossed axe and pike hookFounding-year lineArched squad lettering
About this hydrant and axe rescue squad oval
The hydrant is the most instantly recognized piece of firefighting hardware, and this oval builds the whole patch around it — no crowded scene, just the hydrant, the two hand tools every rescue squad carries, and clean lettering. The oval cut gives a long squad name more room than a round, and the royal blue sets it apart from the red-heavy department crosses most companies wear.
Order it as shown or adapt it: your squad or company name in the arc, your founding year, the tools swapped for a halligan or hose, or the blue changed to your company colors. This page shows a design concept we manufacture to order — your stitch-ready proof arrives 6–12 hours after you order, and nothing is produced until you approve it.
Fire hydrant patch quick facts
- Embroidered fire hydrant patches cost $3.00–$20.00 each depending on quantity, with a 10-patch minimum.
- Rush production takes 7–10 days and is available on every custom patch.
- A single central symbol like the hydrant keeps detail crisp even at 2.5" cap size.
- Rescue squads usually order sew-on for uniforms and iron-on for fundraising T-shirts.
- Shoulder ovals run 3.5" to 4.5" wide; jacket backs run 8" to 11".
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this rescue squad oval: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for uniforms, iron-on for T-shirts and caps, velcro for jackets
- Sizes: 2"–12" — 4" is the standard shoulder width for this oval
- Colorways: royal blue, gold and red as shown, or your company colors
- Border: gold merrowed (shown) or a flat hot-cut edge
- Thread: metallic gold available for the tools and lettering
- Artwork: the tools swap for a halligan, hose or your company emblem at no additional art charge
Who orders this design
Rescue squads, volunteer fire companies and fire auxiliaries order this oval for squad uniforms, fundraising shirts and community-event wear. Its single bold symbol makes it a favorite for cap patches and junior firefighter programs. Most orders run sew-on at 4 inches.
Custom fire hydrant patch pricing — embroidered
| Quantity | Price per patch |
|---|---|
| 10–19 | $20.00 |
| 20–29 | $14.00 |
| 30–49 | $11.00 |
| 50–74 | $6.50 |
| 75–99 | $6.00 |
| 100–249 | $5.50 |
| 250–499 | $3.00 |
Rush production in 7–10 days is available on all custom patches. Design your changes in the markup tool above, or get this patch quoted exactly as shown.
What your quote covers
- Your exact spec — quantity, size, backing, and colorway, priced to the piece
- A free digital mockup within 4 hours, before you commit to anything
- Rush production in 7–10 days whenever you need it
- No setup, digitizing, or art fees — the table price is the whole price
How ordering this patch works
Request a quote
Send this design (marked up or as-is) with your quantity. Quotes are answered 24/7 within 4 hours.
Approve your proof
Your stitch-ready proof arrives 6–12 hours after ordering. Nothing is produced until you approve it.
We verify & produce
Law-enforcement orders are verified with your agency before production — standard practice since 1999.
Delivery confirmed
We confirm your shipping address by phone, then email tracking the day your patches ship.
🏛 Bidding for your department or agency? We answer bids, RFQs and purchase-order quotes — see how agency bids and RFQs work, or tick “This quote is for a bid” in the quote form.
Fire hydrant patch questions
Can we change the tools under the hydrant?
Yes — a halligan, pike pole, hose or ladder all work; tell us which and your proof shows them crossed.
Does this design work as a cap patch?
Yes. The single hydrant symbol holds detail down to 2.5", which suits caps and beanies.
Can our squad name fill the top arc?
Yes. The oval gives long names extra room; your mockup shows the lettering sized to fit.
What backing should a volunteer company order?
Sew-on for uniforms and turnout liners, iron-on for T-shirts and fundraising pieces.
How do I request other changes?
Use the "mark up this design" tool in the quote form: circle the hydrant, pin numbered notes, switch colorways — your marked-up version attaches to the quote automatically.
Looking for a cross or department patch?
A hydrant oval is one rescue squad look. The fire department patch styles beyond the hydrant and axe oval covers maltese crosses, shields and station patches. Starting from your own squad art or comparing builds? The patch ordering guide for adapting a hydrant oval to your squad explains each step.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.