Coastal Fire Rescue Patch — Order This Ocean Wave Maltese Cross
Design S1278A at a glance
A maltese cross with a silver merrowed edge, centered on a flame rising above a fire helmet and axe that rest on an ocean wave. Four lettering lines carry the department name, a fire and rescue line, a station number and a two-word motto. Red and blue set fire against water, with silver and gold catching the light on the helmet and blade.
Maltese cross shapeSilver merrowed borderFlameFire helmet and axeOcean waveFour lettering lines
About this flame, helmet and ocean wave fire rescue cross
Coastal departments answer two kinds of calls — fire and water — and this cross puts both in one emblem. The flame and helmet carry the firefighting side, the axe the rescue work, and the ocean wave underneath ties the station to its shoreline. Red against blue gives the strongest possible contrast, and silver edging keeps the cross crisp on dark shirts.
Order it as drawn or adjust it: set your department name and station number in the lettering, write your own motto, or swap the wave for a river or bay if you serve inland water. 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.
Coastal fire rescue patch quick facts
- Embroidered coastal fire rescue 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.
- PVC versions of water-themed crosses resist salt spray on rescue and dive gear.
- Maltese cross patches 4" across and up fit a station number cleanly on the lower arm.
- A silver merrowed border makes a red maltese cross stand out on navy Class B shirts.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this ocean wave fire cross: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for Class A and Class B shirts, iron-on for station tees, velcro for rescue jackets and bags
- Sizes: 2"–12" — 4"–4.5" across the arms for shoulders; 10"+ for jacket backs
- Colorways: red, silver, gold and blue as shown, or a navy cross with red flames
- Border: silver merrowed (shown), or gold for a dress version
- Thread: metallic silver and gold available on the helmet, axe and border
- Artwork: the wave redraws as a river, bay or surf line at no art charge
Who orders this design
Coastal fire departments, beach and harbor fire-rescue stations and departments with water rescue teams order this cross for station wear and rescue jackets. Inland departments on big rivers use it with a reworked wave. Orders commonly add a PVC run for water-rescue gear alongside embroidered uniform patches.
Custom coastal 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.
Coastal fire rescue patch questions
Can the station number be changed for each house?
Yes. Order one version per station in a single quote with only the number line changed, and all versions price at the combined quantity.
Is PVC available for water rescue gear?
Yes. PVC holds up to salt water and won't fray. Many departments order PVC for rescue gear and embroidered patches for uniforms on the same quote.
Can the wave become a river or bay?
Yes. We redraw the water beneath the helmet and axe to suit your shoreline at no art charge, shown on the proof before production.
Can the motto be removed?
Yes. We can drop the motto line and enlarge the emblem, or replace it with your own words. Your 4-hour mockup shows the change.
How do I mark up the cross?
Open the markup tool in the quote form, circle the flame, helmet or wave, pin notes on each lettering line and test colorways. The marked-up cross is attached to your quote.
Want a different fire rescue design?
This page covers one water-and-fire cross. For classic, volunteer and specialty layouts, browse the station crosses and rounds fire crews pair with this ocean wave helmet design. Splitting an order between embroidered uniform patches and PVC for wet gear? The patch walkthrough that takes an ocean wave maltese cross from sketch to stitched run covers each build.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.