Fire Rescue EMS Oval Patch — Order This Canoe and River Valley Design
Design S1165A at a glance
An oval patch with an orange merrowed edge, framing a river valley scene: a canoe on the water beneath mountains. A Star of Life sits on one side and a caduceus on the other. Cream, brown, orange and red give it an outdoor feel, and three lettering elements — service name, motto and unit number — restitch to your crew.
Oval shapeOrange merrowed borderCanoe on riverMountainsStar of LifeCaduceus
About this canoe and river valley EMS oval
Most EMS patches lead with the Star of Life; this one leads with place. A canoe on a river below mountains tells people the crew handles water and backcountry calls, and the Star of Life and caduceus on either side keep the medical role clear. The earth-tone palette of cream, brown and orange is unusual for EMS and stands out on navy or tan uniforms.
Order it as shown or tailor it: your service name in the lettering, your unit number, a new motto, or a kayak, raft or rescue boat in place of the canoe. 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 EMS oval patch quick facts
- Embroidered fire rescue EMS oval 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.
- Oval patches give landscape scenes extra width, which suits river and mountain artwork.
- Cream, brown and orange thread holds strong contrast on navy, tan and black uniform shirts.
- A unit number line lets one design cover several rescue units with a single wording change.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this fire rescue EMS oval: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for duty shirts, iron-on for caps, hook-side velcro for rescue vests and jump bags
- Sizes: 2.5"–12" wide — 4" for sleeves; 10" and up for jacket backs
- Colorways: cream, brown, orange and red as shown, or navy and white for a standard EMS look — preview in the markup tool
- Border: orange merrowed (shown), or brown for a quieter frame
- Thread: red for the Star of Life, with metallic silver available on the caduceus
- Artwork: the canoe redraws to a kayak, rescue boat or local landmark at no art charge
Who orders this design
Fire-rescue EMS divisions, river and lake rescue units and rural ambulance services order this oval for crews who run water and backcountry calls. Paramedic and EMT crews in park and recreation districts pick it too. Most orders run a sleeve patch for uniforms and a cap-size version for summer wear.
Custom fire rescue EMS oval 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 EMS oval patch questions
Can the canoe become a rescue boat or kayak?
Yes. Send a photo or reference and we redraw the boat at no art charge, keeping the river, mountains and medical symbols in place.
Can the unit number change for each crew?
Yes. The unit number restitches per run, so several crews can order the same oval in one quote with their own numbers.
Can we keep both the Star of Life and the caduceus?
Yes, both stay as shown. Some services swap the caduceus for a Rod of Asclepius — tell us on the markup and the proof will show it.
Does the scene stay readable at sleeve size?
At 4 inches wide and above the canoe, ridgelines and medical symbols stay distinct. Smaller cap versions get a simplified mountain line on the proof.
How do I request changes?
Use the markup tool on this page: circle the canoe or symbols, pin notes on the lettering, and switch colors. The marked-up oval travels with your quote.
Looking for a different EMS patch?
This oval is one outdoor take on EMS insignia. Compare it with Star of Life shields and rounds in the EMS patch catalog that includes this canoe and river valley oval. If you are deciding between embroidered, woven and PVC, or starting from your own art, the patch buying guide that prices an earth-tone canoe oval by quantity covers every build.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.