Bear Fire Department Patch — Order This Bear Head and Ladder Maltese Design
Design S0585A at a glance
A navy Maltese cross with a roaring bear head at its center, an axe, ladder and keys arranged behind. The upper arms carry the department name, a station numeral sits above the bear, and the lower arms name the station and rescue unit — each arm restitches to your company.
Maltese cross cutGold merrowed borderRoaring bear headAxe and ladderKeysStation numeral
About this roaring bear Maltese design
A bear on a Maltese cross is a statement patch — strength and protection on the fire service's oldest symbol. Navy instead of red gives it a rescue-unit feel and lets the gold bear stand out at a distance.
Change the station number and unit line, rename the department, recolor the cross red, or swap the bear for your station mascot. 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 Bear Head Ladder Maltese Patch quick facts
- Embroidered fire department patches in this style 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.
- Free mockups arrive within 4 hours, and your stitch-ready proof comes 6–12 hours after ordering.
- Station-number patches are often ordered in small runs per station from one master design, and the runs combine toward price breaks.
- Shoulder-size patches run 3.5" to 4.5" tall; jacket backs run 8" to 11".
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this bear head and ladder patch: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for turnout coats, iron-on for station polos and caps, hook-side velcro for go-bags
- Sizes: 2"–12" — 3.5"–4.5" covers shoulder wear; 8"+ for jacket backs
- Colorways: navy and gold as shown, or red-and-gold, black-and-silver and subdued gray — preview in the markup tool
- Border: gold merrowed where the arms allow, or hot-cut to follow the cross points
- Thread: metallic gold available for the bear and tools
- Artwork: the bear can become your station mascot or department crest, redrawn from a photo or PDF at no charge
Who orders this design
Fire stations and rescue units with a bear mascot order this for station shirts and turnout gear, and mountain or forest districts pick it to reflect their territory. It is also a popular station morale patch.
Custom bear fire department 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 Bear Head Ladder Maltese Patch questions
Can our own emblem replace the bear head and ladder artwork?
Yes. Send a photo, a scan of an existing patch, or a PDF and we redraw it stitch-ready at no art charge. Your proof shows the redrawn artwork before anything is produced.
Can each station get its own number?
Yes. Keep one design and change the numeral and station line per station — each version is proofed, and quantities across stations combine for pricing.
Can the lettering panels carry our exact wording?
Yes. Every text field on this design restitches to your department name, designation and motto — the mockup shows your wording in place before you commit.
Is this design available in other colors?
Yes. We embroider it in any palette, including subdued and blackout versions — preview colorways in the markup tool on this page and your quote references the version you picked.
How do I request changes to this design?
Use the "mark up this design" tool in the quote form: circle elements, pin numbered notes, switch colorways, and place your own emblem on the patch. Your marked-up version attaches to the quote automatically.
Looking for a different patch, or a different starting point?
This page covers one fire design. For other crosses, shields and engine layouts, the fire department patch styles beyond this roaring bear cross lists every shape we embroider. Comparing embroidered against woven or PVC, or starting from your own mascot art? Read the ordering notes for the bear head and ladder rescue concept.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.