Fire and EMS Maltese Cross Patch — Order This Helmet and Tools Round
Design S1480A at a glance
A round patch with a silver merrowed edge and a Maltese cross at center, loaded with a helmet, axe, ladder, pike pole and nozzle. Lettering carries the department name, a Fire & EMS service line and a serving-since year. A restrained black, silver and red palette gives it a modern, almost subdued look that suits navy and black uniforms.
Round shapeSilver merrowed borderMaltese crossHelmet and axeLadder, pike pole, nozzle3 thread colors
About this fire and EMS helmet and tools round
Combination departments need insignia that covers both sides of the job, and this round puts the service line right in the lettering instead of crowding medical symbols into the art. The Maltese cross carries the full kit — helmet, axe, ladder, pike pole and nozzle — so the fire side is unmistakable. Black, silver and red keep it tight and modern, and the silver merrowed edge gives a clean finish on dark shirts.
Make it your department's: put your name on the arc, set your own serving-since year, change the service line to Fire Rescue or Fire District, or add a Star of Life beside the cross for the EMS side. 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 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.
- A three-color black, silver and red palette keeps tool detail crisp inside a 4" round.
- Combination departments often order the same round for fire and EMS uniforms, changing only the service line.
- Fire department rounds usually run 3.5" to 4" across; helmet versions run 2" to 2.5".
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this fire and EMS patch: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for Class B shirts, iron-on for station tees and caps, hook-side velcro for EMS jackets and medic bags
- Sizes: 2"–12" across — 3.5"–4" for sleeves, 2"–2.5" for helmets, 10"+ for jacket backs
- Colorways: black, silver and red as shown, or a traditional red and gold — preview each in the markup tool
- Border: silver merrowed (shown), or red or black
- Thread: metallic silver available on the helmet and tools
- Artwork: the cross or any tool redraws to match your department's own emblem at no art charge
Who orders this design
Combination fire and EMS departments, fire-rescue districts and volunteer companies that run both engine and ambulance calls order this round for uniforms, jackets and medic bags. It's a common pick when a department wants one patch for every member, firefighter or medic. Many orders add a helmet-size version alongside the sleeve run.
Custom fire and EMS 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 patch questions
Can the service line read Fire Rescue instead of Fire & EMS?
Yes. The service line, the department name arc and the serving-since year all restitch to your wording. Your 4-hour mockup shows the new text placed around the cross.
Can we add a Star of Life for our EMS side?
Yes. We can place a Star of Life beside or within the cross at no art charge — the proof shows how it fits before anything is produced.
Will all five tools stay readable at sleeve size?
Yes. At 3.5 inches across, the helmet, axe, ladder, pike pole and nozzle stitch as distinct shapes. On a helmet-size version we simplify the smaller tools on the proof, and you approve it first.
Is a red-and-gold version available?
Yes. The black, silver and red scheme is one option; a traditional red and gold or a subdued black-and-gray build both embroider well. Preview them in the markup tool before you request your quote.
How do I mark up this design?
Use the markup tool in the quote form: circle the cross or a tool, pin notes on the lettering, switch the colorway. The marked-up design rides along with your quote.
Responding to a different call?
This page covers one helmet-and-tools combination round. For volunteer crosses, mascot shields and station designs, the fire department designs that sit beside this pike pole and nozzle round show every shape companies order. Weighing embroidered against woven or PVC for dual-service uniforms? The patch ordering page that breaks down costs for a fire and EMS helmet round covers tiers and turnaround.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.