Volunteer Fire Rescue Patch — Order This Dragon & Quartered Crest Shield
Design S0931A at a glance
A gold-edged shield with a full heraldic stack inside: a fire-breathing dragon above a quartered shield set on a Maltese cross, along with a helmet, ladder, axe and hose, in red, gold and cream. The lettering carries a volunteer fire rescue name, a station number, a founding-year line and a motto — all yours to rewrite.
Shield shapeGold merrowed borderFire-breathing dragonQuartered shieldMaltese crossHelmet, ladder, axe, hose
About this dragon and quartered crest shield
This is the coat-of-arms approach to a fire patch: a crest animal on top, a quartered shield below, and the Maltese cross behind everything. The dragon gives it character, the quartered shield gives you four zones of meaning, and the helmet, ladder, axe and hose keep it unmistakably fire service. Cream softens the red and gold so the detail doesn’t blur.
Design your own version by assigning each quarter — a station number, a founding year, an apparatus, a local landmark — or keep the tools as shown and change only the lettering. The dragon can become your company mascot. 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.
Volunteer fire rescue patch quick facts
- Embroidered volunteer fire rescue patches cost $3.00–$20.00 each depending on quantity, with a 10-patch minimum.
- Rush turnaround for the dragon crest shield is 7–10 days.
- Detailed crests like this one hold up best at 4 inches tall or more.
- Cream thread separates the red and gold elements so small tools stay visible.
- Each quarter of the shield can carry a different symbol at no art charge.
- Owl Badges, based in Simi Valley, California since 1999, embroiders crest-style fire rescue shields like this dragon design.
Customize this fire rescue crest: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for duty shirts, hook velcro for jackets, iron-on for auxiliary shirts
- Sizes: 3.5"–12" — 4"–4.5" on sleeves for the crest detail
- Colorways: red, gold and cream as shown, or recolored to your station’s palette
- Border: gold merrowed (shown) or red to match the field
- Thread: metallic gold available for the dragon and border
- Artwork: change the quarters, the dragon or the tools — redrawn free
Who orders this design
Volunteer fire rescue companies with a long history order this crest-style shield for station uniforms and jackets. Auxiliaries order supporter runs for fundraising. Most orders cover 30 to 60 duty patches plus a set of larger jacket backs.
Custom volunteer fire rescue 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.
Volunteer fire rescue patch questions
Can each quarter of the shield show something different?
Yes. Tell us what goes in each quarter — a station number, apparatus, founding year or local symbol — and we redraw it at no art charge.
Can the dragon be swapped for our mascot?
Yes. A Dalmatian, eagle, bear or any mascot can sit above the shield. Send a reference image and your mockup shows it in place.
Is this design too detailed for a small patch?
Below 3.5 inches we simplify the quarters slightly. At 4 inches and above the full crest stitches cleanly.
Can we change the station number later?
Yes. We keep your art on file, so a reorder can change the station number or wording without new art fees.
How do I request changes?
In the quote form, the markup tool lets you circle elements and pin notes on the quarters or lettering. Your marked-up design attaches to the quote.
Exploring other fire rescue designs?
Crest shields are a classic, but not the only route. The fire department patch gallery beyond this dragon and quartered crest shows Maltese crosses, rounds and station designs. For material and pricing questions, the patch buying guide for heraldic fire rescue crests covers builds, backings and quantity tiers.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.