Fire and EMS Hydrant Patch — Order This Crossed Axes and Ladder Design
Design S1376A at a glance
A custom-cut fire and EMS patch in an unusual green, tan and copper palette, with a fire hydrant at the center joined by crossed axes, a star and a ladder. Four lettering lines hold the department name, a fire and EMS line, a two-word motto and a regional unit line, and the tan border ties the earth tones together.
Custom-cut outlineTan merrowed borderFire hydrantCrossed axesStar and ladderFour lettering lines
About this fire hydrant and crossed axes design
Most station patches default to red, and this one deliberately doesn't: green and tan with copper accents give it the look of a combination department with deep local roots. The hydrant is the everyday symbol of fire protection, the crossed axes and ladder speak to suppression and rescue, and the star adds a touch of rank without leaning on a seal.
Order it as shown or adapt it: set your department name and unit designation in the lettering, change the motto, or move the palette to red and gold if your fleet colors call for it. 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 hydrant patch quick facts
- Embroidered fire and EMS hydrant 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 departments usually order one shoulder design for both divisions to keep crews uniform.
- Copper-toned thread reads as metallic from a distance while staying soft enough for daily wear.
- Hydrant emblems hold their silhouette down to a 2.5" cap patch, which makes this layout easy to scale.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this fire and EMS hydrant patch: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for Class A and B shirts, iron-on for station tees, velcro for EMS jackets and med bags
- Sizes: 2"–12" — 3.5"–4.5" for shoulders; 8"–11" for jacket backs
- Colorways: green, tan, copper and black as shown, or traditional red and gold — preview each in the markup tool
- Border: tan merrowed (shown), or black for a darker edge
- Thread: metallic copper or gold available for the axes, ladder and star
- Artwork: the hydrant emblem redraws around your engine, apparatus or department seal at no art charge
Who orders this design
Combination fire and EMS departments, regional fire authorities and rural fire-rescue units order this patch for station uniforms and EMS jackets. Departments with several stations commonly keep one art and change only the unit line. A matching cap patch is a popular add-on.
Custom fire and EMS hydrant 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 hydrant patch questions
Can the department name, motto and unit line be ours?
Yes. All four lettering lines restitch to your wording, and the proof shows the department name, fire and EMS line, motto and unit designation placed before production.
Is metallic copper thread available?
Yes. Copper is one of the shown colors, and metallic copper is available if you want a shine — note it on your quote and the proof will reflect it.
Can we switch to a red and gold palette?
Yes. The hydrant, axes, ladder and star all recolor cleanly. Preview the change in the markup tool before you request your quote.
Does the hydrant work on a small cap patch?
Yes. Its silhouette stays readable at 2.5 inches; the proof trims the ladder rungs slightly at that size so the stitching stays clean.
How do I mark up this design?
Use the markup tool in the quote form — circle the hydrant, pin a note on each lettering line and switch the colorway. The marked version goes along with your quote.
Want a different firehouse design, or the full catalog?
This page covers one combination-department emblem. For maltese crosses, volunteer rounds and specialty layouts, browse the fire department designs that sit next to this copper hydrant and crossed-axes emblem. Choosing between thread, woven and PVC for a station order? The patch guide that walks a green-and-tan hydrant emblem from sketch to stitched run covers each build.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.