Fire and EMS Star of Life Patch — Order This Ladder and Hydrant Maltese Cross
Design S1203A at a glance
A gold-edged maltese cross in red and navy with a Star of Life at its heart, joined by a ladder and a hydrant and set over a banner. Three lettering lines carry a department name, a Fire & EMS line and a two-word motto. Tan and gold accents warm up the classic red cross, and the combined emblem tells the public this crew handles both.
Maltese cross shapeGold merrowed borderStar of LifeLadder and hydrantBanner3 lettering lines
About this fire and EMS Star of Life cross
Combination departments face a patch problem: a maltese cross says fire, a Star of Life says EMS, and most crews do both. This design merges them, setting the Star of Life on the cross with a ladder and hydrant so neither side of the job is an afterthought. The banner below gives the motto room without crowding the emblem.
Customize it for your department: set your name in the first line, keep or reword the Fire & EMS line, write your own motto on the banner, or swap the hydrant for an engine or ambulance. 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 and EMS Star of Life patch quick facts
- Embroidered fire and EMS Star of Life 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.
- Combined fire and EMS emblems read best at 4" and larger, where both the cross and the Star of Life stay distinct.
- Maltese cross outlines take a merrowed edge along the arms and are cut precisely at the notches.
- Banner mottos hold two to four words legibly at sleeve size.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this fire and EMS maltese cross: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for station uniforms, iron-on for job shirts and caps, hook-side velcro for med bags and vests
- Sizes: 3"–12" — 4"–4.5" for sleeves; 10"+ for jacket backs
- Colorways: red, navy, gold and tan as shown, or red and royal blue for a stronger EMS signal — preview each in the markup tool
- Border: gold merrowed (shown), or navy or red
- Thread: metallic gold available on the ladder and banner edges
- Artwork: the hydrant or ladder can swap for an engine, ambulance or station number at no art charge
Who orders this design
Combination fire and EMS departments, fire-rescue services and fire districts that run ambulances order this cross for station uniforms. Firefighter-paramedics and firefighter-EMTs like that it represents both roles on one patch. Many departments order it as their single standard patch across all stations.
Custom fire and EMS Star of Life 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 and EMS Star of Life patch questions
Can the lettering show our department name and motto?
Yes. All three lines restitch to your wording — department name, Fire & EMS line and motto. Your free mockup shows the exact text within 4 hours.
Can the Star of Life be made more prominent?
Yes. We can enlarge the Star of Life or stitch it in royal blue so it stands out from the red cross. Your proof shows the adjustment before production.
Can we swap the hydrant for an ambulance?
Yes. An ambulance, engine or helmet can replace the hydrant or the ladder, redrawn stitch-ready at no art charge.
What size should a combination department order?
4" to 4.5" on the sleeve keeps both the cross and the Star of Life readable. Smaller sizes work if you trim the banner text.
How do I mark up changes to the cross?
In the quote form's markup tool, circle the emblem, pin notes on the banner and each lettering line, and switch colorways. Your marked-up cross attaches to the quote automatically.
Need a fire-only or EMS-only patch instead?
This cross blends fire and EMS for combination departments. Fire-only crosses, rounds and engine seals sit in the fire department patch range beside this Star of Life ladder cross. If you are comparing embroidered and PVC builds or planning an all-station order, the patch ordering guide that prices a fire and EMS Star of Life cross covers every option.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.