Emergency Beacon EMS Patch — Order This Compass Star and Laurel Badge
Design S1115A at a glance
A gold-edged badge shape in navy, with a red emergency beacon set on a compass star, a laurel spray and a star of life. The north point is marked on the compass, and lettering lines carry a service name, an established year, a motto and a division line — every one restitches to yours. The beacon-and-compass pairing reads as rapid direction to the scene, a fitting image for a county-wide EMS system.
Badge shapeGold merrowed borderRed emergency beaconCompass starLaurel and star of life4 thread colors
About this beacon and compass star EMS badge
The emergency light is the first thing a patient sees of an arriving ambulance, so putting it at the heart of the patch is a direct choice. Setting that beacon on a compass star adds navigation — finding the address, covering the map — and the laurel brings an honor note that suits a long-serving system. The red beacon pops against navy, silver and gold, which keeps the badge legible across a parking lot.
Order it as drawn or rework it: set your service name and year in the lettering, rewrite the motto and division lines, or swap the beacon for an ambulance silhouette. 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.
Emergency beacon EMS patch quick facts
- Embroidered emergency beacon EMS badge 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.
- Badge-shaped patches with five lettering lines read best at 4" tall or larger.
- A single red element on a navy and gold field is one of the most legible EMS color schemes at a distance.
- County EMS systems often order the same badge in two sizes: shoulder patches and smaller chest or cap versions.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this emergency beacon EMS patch: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for duty shirts, hook-side velcro for response vests, iron-on for station tees and caps
- Sizes: 2"–12" — 4"–4.5" for shoulders so all five lettering lines stay readable
- Colorways: navy, gold, silver and red as shown, or a black or royal blue field — preview each in the markup tool
- Border: gold merrowed (shown), or silver merrowed for a cooler finish
- Thread: metallic gold for the laurel and border; metallic silver for the compass points
- Artwork: the beacon redraws to an ambulance, a helicopter or your own emblem at no additional art charge
Who orders this design
County EMS systems, municipal ambulance services and fire-rescue EMS divisions order this beacon badge for duty shirts, jackets and station wear. Services that answer calls across a large map like the compass star; others keep the beacon and swap the compass for their own emblem. Paramedic and EMT crews often order a matching cap-size version at the same time.
Custom emergency beacon EMS 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.
Emergency beacon EMS patch questions
Can our service name and division line replace the sample text?
Yes. All of the lettering — name, year, motto, division line and the compass marker — restitches to your wording, and the 4-hour mockup shows it placed.
Can the beacon become an ambulance or helicopter?
Yes. We redraw an ambulance, an air medical helicopter or your own emblem onto the compass star at no art charge, keeping the laurel and star of life around it.
Will five lines of lettering fit on a shoulder patch?
At 4 inches and up, yes. Below that we suggest trimming the motto or division line, and your proof shows the result before anything stitches.
Can the red beacon stitch in a different color?
Yes. Blue, amber or any thread color works, though red stays the most recognizable color for an emergency light.
How do I mark up changes to this badge?
Use the markup tool in the quote form to circle the beacon, pin notes on each lettering line and try other field colors. The marked-up version rides along with your quote.
Need a different EMS emblem, or the full lineup?
This beacon badge is one way to say rapid response. The ems patch designs beyond this beacon and compass star badge cover stars of life, crosses and rounds for ambulance and paramedic crews. Deciding between embroidery and PVC, or starting from your own artwork? The patch ordering guide that prices an emergency beacon badge at every quantity compares builds and backings.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.