Fire EMS Maltese Cross Patch — Order This Phoenix and Wave Design
Design S1352A at a glance
A navy-edged maltese cross holding a fire phoenix above a blue water wave, both set on a compass star. Lettering carries a fire and EMS department name, a two-word motto and a special operations division line. Five thread colors split the patch cleanly between fire and water, which suits a department running both suppression and water rescue.
Maltese cross shapeNavy merrowed borderFire phoenixBlue water waveCompass star5 thread colors
About this fire EMS phoenix and wave maltese cross design
Fire meets water in this cross: the orange-and-red phoenix carries the suppression side, the blue wave beneath it the rescue side, and the compass star ties them to the idea of going wherever the call is. The maltese cross frame keeps it unmistakably fire service, while gold accents lift it for dress use.
Put your department name on the cross arms, keep or change the motto, and set your division name on the lower line — or swap the compass star for your station number. 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 EMS maltese cross patch quick facts
- Embroidered fire and EMS 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.
- Five-color maltese crosses keep their detail best at 4" across or wider.
- Special operations divisions often order a subdued version for technical-rescue gear.
- The phoenix and wave can be pulled into a smaller 2.5" helmet or cap patch from the same art.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this fire EMS cross: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for station uniforms, iron-on for t-shirts and bags, hook-side velcro for rescue jackets
- Sizes: 2.5"–12" — 4" across for shoulders; 9"+ for jacket backs
- Colorways: navy, red, orange, blue and gold as shown, or a subdued black-and-grey version — preview in the markup tool
- Border: navy merrowed (shown), or red to echo the phoenix
- Thread: metallic gold for the compass star points
- Artwork: the phoenix, wave and compass star redraw to your own emblem at no additional art charge
Who orders this design
Combined fire and EMS departments, fire-rescue special operations divisions and water-rescue teams order this cross for duty shirts and class-A jackets. Departments with a boat or swiftwater program like that the wave tells that story without extra words. Most orders add a small run for special operations helmets or bags.
Custom fire EMS maltese cross 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 EMS maltese cross patch questions
Can the division line name our own special operations team?
Yes. The division line, the motto and the department name all restitch to your wording, and the 4-hour mockup shows each one placed on the cross.
Can the compass star carry our station number?
Yes. We can set a station or company number in the compass star, or replace it with your own emblem — redrawn at no art charge.
Does five-color detail hold up at shoulder size?
At 4" across and up, yes. For a 3" version we simplify the wave lines slightly and show the result on your proof first.
Is there a subdued version for rescue gear?
Yes. A black-and-grey build works well for technical-rescue kit, and you can quote it with the full-color version in one request.
How do I request changes?
Open the markup tool in the quote form, circle the phoenix, wave or any lettering line, pin notes and switch colorways. The marked-up version attaches to your quote.
Need a different fire design, or the full patch catalog?
This page covers one fire-and-water cross. For engine, truck and volunteer company layouts, the fire department patch designs that sit beside this phoenix-over-wave compass star cross show every shape departments order. Comparing embroidered with woven or PVC, or starting from your own seal? The patch guide that prices a five-color phoenix and wave maltese cross from ten pieces up explains every build and backing.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.