Fire Department EMS Patch — Order This Seal Cross Shield Design
Design S0747A at a glance
A navy-edged shield that stacks three symbols: the US flag as the field, a Maltese cross over it, and a state seal at the center of the cross. Lettering fields carry the department name with fire and EMS lines. The shield cut sits squarely on a sleeve and leaves room for wording that a cross-shaped patch can't hold.
Shield shapeNavy merrowed borderUS flag fieldMaltese crossState seal centerFire and EMS lines
About this flag cross fire department shield
Putting a Maltese cross inside a shield instead of cutting the patch as a cross buys space — for a longer department name, for fire and EMS on separate lines, and for a seal big enough to read. The flag behind the cross gives the shield a patriotic field that still lets the red cross stand out. Grey shading keeps the seal legible against the stripes.
Departments typically swap in their own state or city seal, set the department name across the top and keep the fire and EMS lines. For honor guard or memorial wear, the same shield can be built with the cross in metallic gold. 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 department EMS patch quick facts
- Embroidered fire department 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.
- A shield cut fits longer department names than a Maltese cross outline at the same height.
- Merrowed edges follow the shield's curves and stand up to turnout-locker wear.
- Fire-based EMS departments most often order 4" shoulder shields with sew-on backing.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this fire department EMS shield: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for duty shirts, iron-on for job shirts, hook-side velcro for EMS vests
- Sizes: 3"–12" — 4" shoulder standard; 3" fits a job-shirt chest
- Colorways: red, white, blue and grey as shown, or a subdued build for wildland kit
- Border: navy merrowed (shown) or red to match the cross
- Thread: metallic gold available for the cross on honor guard versions
- Artwork: the state seal swaps for your city or department seal at no art charge
Who orders this design
Municipal fire departments that run their own ambulances, fire-based EMS agencies and combination career-volunteer departments order this shield. Departments refreshing an older cross patch often pick it because the shield fits a longer name. Orders usually cover duty shirts, job shirts and a velcro set for EMS vests.
Custom fire department 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 department EMS patch questions
Why choose a shield instead of a Maltese cross outline?
A shield holds more lettering at the same height, so long department names and separate fire and EMS lines stay readable. The cross still sits at the center of the design.
Can our city seal replace the state seal?
Yes. Send a PDF or photo of your seal and we redraw it stitch-ready at no art charge. Your proof shows it placed on the cross before production.
Can we order a memorial or honor guard version?
Yes. The same art can be built with a metallic gold cross or a black mourning field, quoted alongside your duty order.
What size works on job shirts versus duty shirts?
4 inches on duty-shirt sleeves; 3 inches reads well on a job-shirt chest. Both sizes can share one quote.
How do I submit our department seal?
Attach it in the quote form or place it on the design with the markup tool, pinning notes on each lettering field. The 4-hour mockup returns with your seal drawn in.
Sounding a different alarm?
Flag-and-cross shields suit fire-based EMS, but they are one style of many. The fire patch options beyond the flag cross EMS shield range from engine company rounds to wildland crew designs. For backing, build and budget questions, the patch buying guide that prices a flag cross shield by quantity answers them before the department signs off.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.