Fire Search and Rescue Patch — Order This Pike Pole Shield
Design S0879A at a glance
A gold-edged shield framing a maltese cross loaded with the tools of the trade: a fire helmet, an axe, a pike pole and a hydrant. Seven lettering lines handle the department name, a search and rescue unit line, the department line, two short one-word lines, a founding year and a motto, with red, black and gold keeping it traditional and loud.
Shield shapeGold merrowed borderMaltese cross centerHelmet and axePike pole and hydrantSeven lettering lines
About this search and rescue maltese shield design
Nesting a maltese cross inside a shield gives a rescue unit the best of both: the cross ties it to the fire service, the shield gives the lettering somewhere to live. Every tool on the cross earns its place — helmet for the crew, axe and pike pole for forcible entry and overhaul, hydrant for water supply. Red, black and gold is about as traditional as firehouse palettes get.
Order it as shown or tune it: set your department and unit name in the lettering, change the founding year, or swap the hydrant for a rope coil if your team leans toward technical rescue. 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 search and rescue patch quick facts
- Embroidered fire rescue unit 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.
- Seven lettering lines fit comfortably on a shield 4.5" tall; smaller sizes condense the motto on the proof.
- Red, black and gold is the most ordered fire-service palette across our station designs.
- Rescue units often order an 8"–10" back patch for team jackets alongside shoulder sets.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this rescue shield patch: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for station shirts, iron-on for tees and caps, velcro for rescue-team vests and bags
- Sizes: 2"–12" — 4"–4.5" for shoulders; 8"–10" for jacket backs
- Colorways: red, black and gold as shown, or navy and red — preview each in the markup tool
- Border: gold merrowed (shown), or red to match the cross
- Thread: metallic gold available for the edging and helmet front
- Artwork: swap any tool on the cross — rope, ladder, star of life — redrawn at no art charge
Who orders this design
Fire department search and rescue units, technical rescue teams and combination departments order this shield for station uniforms and team jackets. Departments that run rescue as a separate company use the unit line to set it apart from engine and truck crews. The founding-year line makes it a favorite for anniversary orders too.
Custom fire rescue unit 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 search and rescue patch questions
Can the unit and department lines carry our names?
Yes. All seven lines restitch to your wording — department, unit, the two short lines, founding year and motto — shown in the proof before production.
Can we change the tools on the maltese cross?
Yes. Swap the hydrant, pike pole or axe for a rope, ladder or star of life by marking the design; we redraw at no art charge.
What colors does this design come in?
Red, black and gold as shown, or navy, red and silver for departments with blue uniforms. Preview each colorway in the markup tool.
Is this shield too busy for a small patch?
At 3 inches we simplify the motto and short lines on your proof so the cross and tools stay crisp; at 4 inches and up every line fits.
How do I send changes for this design?
Mark them on the patch with the markup tool in the quote form — circle tools, pin notes on lettering, switch colors. Your markup attaches to the quote automatically.
Looking for a different fire department design?
This page covers one rescue-unit shield. For engine company crosses, volunteer rounds and specialty layouts, browse the firehouse designs stitched beside this pike-pole-and-hydrant rescue shield. Deciding between embroidery, woven or PVC? The ordering guide that prices a pike-pole rescue shield by quantity answers that first.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.