Fire Helmet and Axe Patch — Order This Crossed Pickaxe Department Design
Design S1273A at a glance
A custom-cut patch with a gold merrowed edge, centered on a fire helmet set above a crossed axe and pickaxe. Four lettering lines carry the department name, a fire department line, a founding-year line and a short motto. Navy, red and gold keep it traditional — the palette of a dress uniform and a parade-day color guard.
Custom-cut outlineGold merrowed borderFire helmetCrossed axe and pickaxeFour lettering lines3 thread colors
About this fire helmet and crossed tools design
A helmet over crossed tools is the plainest statement of the job: protection on top, forcible entry and overhaul underneath. Pairing the axe with a pickaxe rather than a pike pole gives this design a rugged, old-department feel that suits towns with long histories. With only navy, red and gold, it stitches cleanly at sleeve size and looks right on a Class A uniform.
Order it as drawn or adjust it: set your department name and founding year in the lettering, write your own motto, or swap the pickaxe for a pike pole or halligan. 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 helmet and axe patch quick facts
- Embroidered fire helmet and axe 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.
- Founding-year lines are a free edit and the most common change on traditional department patches.
- Three-color designs like navy, red and gold stay sharp at a 3" cap size.
- Departments often reorder helmet-and-tools patches for anniversary years with a commemorative date line.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this fire helmet and axe patch: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for Class A and Class B shirts, iron-on for station tees, velcro for helmet and gear bags
- Sizes: 2"–12" — 4"–4.5" for shoulders; 8"–11" for jacket backs
- Colorways: navy, red and gold as shown, or black and red — preview each in the markup tool
- Border: gold merrowed (shown), or red for a station-wear version
- Thread: metallic gold available on the helmet and tool heads
- Artwork: the helmet redraws to your department's style — traditional, modern or leather — at no art charge
Who orders this design
Municipal fire departments, fire districts and long-established volunteer companies order this design for Class A uniforms, station wear and anniversary runs. Departments with a mining, quarry or rural heritage keep the pickaxe; others swap in a halligan. Retiree and honor-guard versions with a different motto line are common add-ons.
Custom fire helmet and axe 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 helmet and axe patch questions
Can the pickaxe be swapped for a halligan or pike pole?
Yes. We redraw the crossed tools to any pair you choose at no art charge, keeping the helmet above them. Your proof shows the new tools first.
Can we change the motto and founding year?
Yes. Every lettering line restitches to your wording — department, fire line, year and motto — and your 4-hour mockup shows it exactly.
Can the helmet match our department's style?
Yes. Send a photo of your helmet and we redraw it as a traditional, modern or leather style, including a front shield if you want one.
What backing works for helmet bags?
Hook-side velcro mates with loop panels on most gear and helmet bags. Uniform shirts usually take sew-on.
How do I send changes on this patch?
Use the markup tool in the quote form to circle the helmet or tools, pin notes on each lettering line and switch colors. The marked-up version is attached to your quote.
Want a different fire department design?
This page covers one helmet-and-tools design. For maltese crosses, company rounds and specialty layouts, browse the fire department patches that pair with this helmet and crossed pickaxe design. Torn between embroidery, woven and PVC for Class A wear? The patch walkthrough that takes a helmet and crossed pickaxe patch from sketch to stitched run covers each build.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.