Fire Department Helmet Patch — Order This Tools Maltese Cross
Design S1468A at a glance
A red-merrowed Maltese cross in red, gold and black, with a fire helmet at its center surrounded by axes, a pike pole, a ladder and a nozzle. Lettering gives the department name, a department line and an established-year line — the most traditional fire patch layout there is, with every essential tool of the trade arranged around the helmet.
Maltese cross shapeRed merrowed borderFire helmetAxes and pike poleLadder and nozzle3 thread colors
About this helmet and tools Maltese cross
Helmet-and-tools is the fire service’s classic emblem, and this version packs the full kit around the helmet: axes for forcible entry, a pike pole for overhaul, a ladder for access and a nozzle for the attack line. Rendered in red, gold and black on a Maltese cross, it is instantly recognizable on any station wall or uniform sleeve.
Design your own version: letter the cross with your department name and year, redraw the helmet in your department’s style, or add a station number below the tools. 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 department helmet patch quick facts
- Embroidered fire department helmet 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.
- Helmet styles differ by department; we redraw yours from a photo so the shield and brim match.
- Tool-heavy emblems hold their detail at 3.5" or larger on a Maltese cross.
- Red, gold and black is the most ordered fire department palette we stitch.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this helmet Maltese cross: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for station shirts, iron-on for T-shirts and caps, hook-side velcro for jackets
- Sizes: 2"–12" — 3.5"–4" on sleeves; 2.5" on caps
- Colorways: red, gold and black as shown, or navy and gold for dress wear
- Border: red merrowed (shown), or gold for a ceremonial edge
- Thread: metallic gold available for the helmet front and tools
- Artwork: the helmet redraws in your department’s style from a photo at no additional art charge
Who orders this design
Career and volunteer fire departments, single-station companies and fire auxiliaries order this cross for station shirts, T-shirts and gear bags. Departments celebrating an anniversary often reorder it with a new year line. Fire explorer posts and junior firefighter programs buy it for members.
Custom fire department helmet 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 department helmet patch questions
Can the helmet match our department’s style?
Yes. Send a photo of your helmet and we redraw the shape, shield and brim at no art charge.
Can a station number be added?
Yes. We can add a station number below the tools or in one of the cross arms.
What size works on a cap?
A 2.5" version fits most caps; the proof simplifies the ladder rungs at that size.
Can the year line change for an anniversary?
Yes. Every lettering line restitches, so the year or an anniversary line can be added.
How do I mark changes on the cross?
Use the markup tool in the quote form to circle the helmet or tools, pin notes and test colors. The marked cross attaches to your quote automatically.
Comparing this cross with other fire department patches?
This page covers one traditional helmet cross. For engine, battalion, wildland and authority designs, the fire department patch range alongside this helmet with axes and nozzle cross shows every shape departments order. Bringing your own art or still choosing materials? The custom patch hub that prices a red helmet-and-tools Maltese cross from ten pieces explains every build and backing.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.