Volunteer Fire Station Patch — Order This Flame and Wave Design
Design S1424A at a glance
A custom-cut patch whose top edge rises into a flame, finished with a navy merrowed border. At the center a flame sits over a water wave, and three lettering lines carry a name, a one-word motto and a station number. Navy, red, gold and light blue keep fire and water distinct at sleeve size.
Flame-shaped topNavy merrowed borderFlame over waterWave motifStation number line4 thread colors
About this flame and wave volunteer station design
Fire over water is an unusual pairing, and that is exactly why it suits a station that sits beside a river, lake or shoreline: the wave says where the house serves, the flame says what it does. Cutting the top of the patch into a flame carries the idea into the outline itself, so the silhouette alone separates it from the rounds and shields on a crowded sleeve.
Make it your company's own: put the department name on the top line, replace the one-word motto with yours, and set your station number on the bottom line. 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.
Volunteer fire station patch quick facts
- Embroidered volunteer station 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.
- Gently curving outlines like this flame top take a merrowed border; sharp points switch to a hot-cut edge.
- Station numbers are the most common edit on volunteer house designs and never change the price.
- Volunteer houses often order a 3" cap version alongside the 4" shoulder patch from one art file.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this flame and wave patch: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for Class B shirts, iron-on for station tees and caps, hook-side velcro for turnout bags
- Sizes: 2"–12" — 3.5"–4" for sleeves; 9"+ for a station jacket back
- Colorways: navy, red, gold and light blue as shown, or a black field behind the same flame — preview it in the markup tool
- Border: navy merrowed (shown), or red to echo the flame
- Thread: metallic gold available for the flame highlights and lettering
- Artwork: the wave redraws as your lake, river or shoreline profile at no art charge
Who orders this design
Volunteer fire companies, small combination stations and waterfront fire districts order this flame-and-wave cut for station wear and member jackets. Houses that run water rescue alongside structure calls tend to adopt it as their house patch. Many orders add a smaller run for auxiliary members or a fundraiser.
Custom volunteer station 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.
Volunteer fire station patch questions
Can our station number and company name go on this patch?
Yes. The top name line, the one-word motto and the station number all restitch to your wording, and the 4-hour mockup shows them set in place before anything is produced.
Does the flame-shaped top stay crisp after washing?
Yes. The merrowed border wraps the curves of the flame edge and locks the twill, so the outline holds through regular station laundry. Very sharp tips are softened slightly on your proof to keep the wrap clean.
Can the water wave become our lake or river?
Yes. Send a photo or map of your waterfront and we redraw the wave to match at no art charge, with the flame kept above it as shown.
What size works best for a shoulder patch?
Most volunteer houses order 3.5 to 4 inches tall for sleeves. The flame top adds height, so we size by overall height and note the measurement on the proof.
How do I send changes on this design?
Open the markup tool in the quote form, circle what you want changed, pin numbered notes on the lettering and try a new colorway. The marked-up design travels with your quote.
Want a different firehouse layout?
This page covers one flame-and-wave station cut. For crosses, rounds and company shields, browse the fire department range that sits beside this flame and wave station design. Comparing embroidery with woven or PVC, or starting from your own sketch? The patch guide that prices a flame-topped station patch at every quantity covers each build.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.