Fire Investigator Patch — Order This Magnifying Glass and Floor Plan Design
Design S1711A at a glance
An investigator with a magnifying glass, a watchful eye and a burnt floor plan fill this speech-bubble-shaped patch, finished with a black border. Four lettering fields carry a place name, an investigation unit line, a founding year and a two-word motto. Orange, black and tan read as heat, char and evidence — a palette that tells the story before the lettering does.
Speech-bubble shapeBlack borderInvestigator figureMagnifying glassEyeBurnt floor plan
About this magnifying glass fire investigation design
Fire investigation is detective work done after the flames are out, and this design shows exactly that: an investigator with a magnifying glass, an eye for detail and a burnt floor plan to reconstruct. The speech-bubble outline is rare among fire patches, which suits a specialty unit that wants to be recognized at a scene. Orange and black keep it rooted in fire service colors.
Order it with your unit name and year in the lettering, replace the motto with your team’s own phrase, or redraw the floor plan to suggest the structure type your unit handles most. 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 investigator patch quick facts
- Embroidered fire investigator 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.
- Cause-and-origin teams often order polos and scene jackets with the same patch in two sizes.
- Unusual outlines like a speech bubble are cut close to the artwork and finished with a matching edge.
- Investigator sleeve patches typically run 3.5" to 4"; chest versions run 3".
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this fire investigator patch: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for scene jackets, iron-on for polos, hook-side velcro for evidence bags and vests
- Sizes: 3"–12" — 3.5"–4" for sleeves, 3" for polo chests
- Colorways: orange, black and tan as shown, or a navy and red version for dress uniforms
- Border: black edge (shown), or orange merrow to frame the bubble outline
- Thread: metallic silver available on the magnifying glass rim
- Artwork: the investigator figure redraws in your unit's uniform or gear at no art charge
Who orders this design
Fire investigation units, cause-and-origin teams and fire marshal offices order this design for scene jackets and polos. Joint fire and police investigation teams like it because the imagery reads as investigative rather than tactical. Training academies for fire investigators also order it as a course-completion patch.
Custom fire investigator 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 investigator patch questions
Can the speech-bubble outline be changed to a round or shield?
Yes. The same artwork moves onto a round, shield or badge shape with a merrowed edge if you prefer a more traditional cut.
Can the investigator figure match our unit's gear?
Yes. We can redraw the figure in your helmet, coat or polo style at no art charge, and the proof shows the change.
Is this design suitable for a fire marshal's office?
Yes. The lettering fields restitch to fire marshal, investigation unit or any division name, and the imagery suits both.
What size works on a polo chest?
3 inches wide. We may simplify the floor plan lines slightly at that size so they stitch cleanly, and you approve the result.
Can we order course-completion versions for a training class?
Yes. Add a version with a class year or course name to the same quote; it shares the artwork and backing options.
Looking for other fire specialty unit designs?
This page covers one magnifying glass investigation design. Station crosses, apparatus scenes and specialty shields for career and volunteer departments are in the fire department patch selection next to this burnt floor plan investigator design. For backing, size and quantity questions, the patch guide that prices a speech-bubble fire investigation patch has the details.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.