Fire Rescue and Recovery Patch — Order This Phoenix and Ladder Shield
Design S1118A at a glance
A gold-bordered navy shield with a phoenix inside a Maltese cross, surrounded by crossed axes, a ladder and a fire helmet. Lettering carries the department name over a two-line rescue and recovery title, and all of it restitches to yours. The phoenix is the classic emblem of coming back from loss, which is why recovery-focused teams and rebuilt departments reach for it.
Shield shapeGold merrowed borderPhoenixMaltese crossAxes, ladder and helmet3 thread colors
About this phoenix and ladder rescue and recovery shield
Rescue and recovery work happens after the worst of a call, and the phoenix suits it — something rising from the ashes rather than charging into them. Placing the bird inside a Maltese cross keeps the patch firmly in fire-service tradition, and the axes, ladder and helmet ground it in the tools crews actually carry. A three-color palette of navy, red and gold keeps the busy center readable.
Order it as shown or change it: set your department name and team title in the lettering, swap the helmet for your station number, or recolor the phoenix to match your district 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 rescue and recovery patch quick facts
- Embroidered fire rescue and recovery 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.
- Shields carrying a phoenix, a cross and four tools read best at 4" tall or larger.
- Recovery, dive and technical rescue teams often order a unit patch like this beside their department's shoulder patch.
- Navy, red and gold is a traditional fire-service palette that holds up on both dark and light uniforms.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this rescue and recovery patch: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for station uniforms, hook-side velcro for rescue vests and helmet bags, iron-on for tees
- Sizes: 2"–12" — 4"–4.5" for shoulders; 10" for jacket backs
- Colorways: navy, red and gold as shown, or a black shield with orange flames — preview each in the markup tool
- Border: gold merrowed (shown), or red merrowed for a hotter edge
- Thread: metallic gold for the cross and tools; flame-tone threads for the phoenix
- Artwork: the helmet front can carry your station number, and the phoenix redraws at no additional art charge
Who orders this design
Fire departments, technical rescue teams and dive and recovery units order this phoenix shield for uniforms, jackets and team gear. Departments that rebuilt after a disaster often adopt it as their main patch; others wear it as a unit patch for the recovery team. Orders frequently add a handful of larger versions for station walls.
Custom fire rescue and recovery 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 rescue and recovery patch questions
Can the title say technical rescue or dive team instead?
Yes. The two title lines restitch to any team name — technical rescue, dive and recovery, or something else — and your mockup shows the new wording.
Can the helmet show our station number?
Yes. The helmet front can carry a station or company number, and we balance it on your proof so it stays readable at shoulder size.
Will the phoenix keep its detail inside the cross?
At 4 inches and up the wings and flames stay distinct. Smaller than that, we simplify the feathers on your proof so the stitching stays clean.
Can we drop the ladder or axes?
Yes. Mark any tool out on the design and the remaining elements re-space around the phoenix, with no change to the quantity pricing.
How do I send edits for this design?
Use the markup tool in the quote form to circle elements, pin notes and try other colorways. The marked-up shield travels with your quote request.
Comparing fire designs, or exploring other builds?
A phoenix shield fits recovery work, but many companies want something else. The fire patch designs beyond this phoenix and ladder rescue shield include engine crosses, helmet fronts and volunteer rounds. For material, backing and quantity questions, the patch overview that prices a phoenix recovery shield from ten pieces sets out the options before you order.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.