Fire Rescue Helmet Patch — Order This Axes and Nozzle Maltese Cross
Design S1725A at a glance
A maroon Maltese cross edged in gold merrow, with a fire helmet, crossed axes and a nozzle at its center. Five lettering lines carry a department name, a fire-and-rescue line, an elevation callout with its altitude figure, and a founding line. The maroon-red-gold palette runs warmer than the usual red-and-navy fire scheme, which keeps it distinct on a crowded uniform.
Maltese cross shapeGold merrowed borderFire helmetCrossed axesNozzleElevation callout
About this helmet, axes and nozzle Maltese cross
Helmet, axes and nozzle stand for the three jobs a fire company does — protect the crew, force entry, put water on the fire — and this cross stacks them into one tight center emblem. The elevation callout is what sets the layout apart: high-country departments wear it as a point of pride, and it gives the patch a fact no neighboring company shares.
Order it as shown or rework it: put your own altitude on the elevation line, swap the founding line for a station number, or move the palette to red and black. 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 rescue helmet patch quick facts
- Embroidered fire rescue 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.
- A gold merrowed edge frames the maroon field and wraps each arm of the cross cleanly.
- Elevation callouts read best at 4" and up; below that we tighten the letter spacing on the proof.
- Fire shoulder patches run 3.5" to 4.5"; back patches for station jackets run 10" to 12".
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this fire rescue helmet patch: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for class B shirts, iron-on for T-shirts and caps, hook-side velcro for gear bags
- Sizes: 2.5"–12" — 4" covers most sleeves; 10"+ for jacket backs
- Colorways: maroon, red and gold as shown, or classic red and navy, or black and gold
- Border: gold merrowed (shown), or red or black merrow to match your department colors
- Thread: metallic gold available on the helmet front and axe heads
- Artwork: the helmet front can carry your station number, and the nozzle can become a pike pole at no art charge
Who orders this design
Mountain fire districts, high-country volunteer companies and combination fire-and-rescue departments order this cross for duty shirts and station jackets. The elevation callout also makes it a favorite for anniversary runs and retirement gifts. A typical order pairs sew-on sleeve patches with a handful of 10-inch back patches.
Custom fire rescue 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 rescue helmet patch questions
Can we put our own altitude on the elevation line?
Yes. The elevation label and the figure that follows it restitch to your station's altitude, or we can replace that pair with a station number or a short motto.
Can the nozzle be swapped for a different tool?
Yes. A pike pole, halligan or ladder can replace the nozzle. The new tool is redrawn at no art charge and shown on your proof.
Is maroon available in a quieter version?
Maroon itself is a full-color thread. For a lower-key look we can stitch the cross in black with gold or gray details — preview it in the markup tool.
What size works for a helmet bag or cap?
2.5 to 3 inches. At that size we may drop the founding line so the department name stays readable; both versions appear on your proof.
How do I order matching back patches?
Add a second size to the same quote. The cross, helmet and lettering scale from one artwork, so the 10-inch version matches the sleeve run exactly.
Comparing other fire department layouts?
This page covers one maroon helmet-and-nozzle cross. Shields, rounds and apparatus scenes for career and volunteer houses sit in the fire department lineup next to this maroon helmet and nozzle cross. For backing, build and quantity questions, the patch guide that prices a helmet-and-nozzle Maltese cross at each tier covers the details.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.