Fire and EMS Badge Patch — Order This Star of Life and Maltese Cross Design
Design S1697A at a glance
A royal blue badge-cut patch with a gold border, built around a Star of Life set on a Maltese cross with a fire helmet and hydrant. Lettering carries a serving-district line, the department name, a fire and EMS line, a motto and a founding year. It says fire and EMS in one emblem, and every line restitches to your own department.
Badge shapeGold borderStar of LifeMaltese crossHelmet and hydrant4 thread colors
About this fire and EMS Star of Life badge design
Most fire departments now run medical calls as often as fires, and their patches increasingly show it. This badge folds the Star of Life into the Maltese cross rather than placing the two side by side, so neither service looks like an afterthought. A helmet and hydrant anchor the fire half, royal blue and red split the palette between the two traditions, and the gold border ties it together.
Order it with your department name, district line, motto and founding year, or simplify the lettering to a single name line for a cleaner sleeve patch. 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 badge 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.
- Combined fire and EMS departments often merge the Star of Life and Maltese cross into a single emblem.
- With five lettering lines, this badge reads best at 4.5" tall or larger.
- Royal blue pairs the EMS tradition with red for the fire service on one patch.
- 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 station uniforms, hook-side velcro for medic vests and jackets, iron-on for crew tees
- Sizes: 2"–12" — 4.5"–5" tall for sleeves; 10"+ for jacket backs
- Colorways: royal blue, gold, red and navy as shown, navy and gold, or a subdued grey version
- Border: gold (shown), or a red merrowed edge
- Thread: metallic gold available for the border, the Maltese cross outline and the lettering
- Artwork: the helmet and hydrant swap for an ambulance or engine at no additional art charge
Who orders this design
Fire and EMS departments, fire-rescue agencies with an EMS division and fire districts that run ambulances order this badge. Combination departments use it to show both services on one sleeve. Many order a matching version for ambulance crew jackets.
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 badge patch questions
Can we reduce the number of lettering lines?
Yes. Five lines are shown, but any can be dropped; we enlarge the remaining lettering and rebalance the badge on your proof.
Can the Star of Life color change?
Yes. Royal blue is traditional, but white, gold or red versions are possible; preview each in the markup tool.
Can we replace the helmet and hydrant with an ambulance?
Yes. An ambulance, an engine or both fit on the cross alongside the Star of Life, redrawn at no art charge.
What size works for a fire and EMS sleeve patch?
Four and a half to five inches tall keeps all five lines legible. If you drop lines, 4 inches works well.
How do I mark up the design?
Use the markup tool on this page to circle elements, pin notes and test colorways. Your marked-up badge is attached when you request the quote.
Comparing fire, EMS and combined department patches?
This badge combines both services in one emblem. The fire department designs beyond this Star of Life Maltese cross badge include Maltese crosses, engine rounds and specialty unit shields for fire-only needs. For embroidered versus woven or PVC with backing and pricing, the patch guide pricing a royal blue fire and EMS badge by quantity lays out each option.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.