Water Rescue Phoenix Patch — Order This Crossed Axes Shield Design
Design S1534A at a glance
A charcoal-edged shield with a phoenix over a flaming letter S, joined by crossed axes. Lettering fields carry a rescue squad name and number, a water rescue specialty line, a fire district line, a founding year and a motto. Charcoal, orange and red give it a smoky, ember-toned look.
Shield shapeCharcoal merrowed borderPhoenixFlaming initialCrossed axes3 thread colors
About this phoenix and crossed axes rescue shield
Rescue squads lean on the phoenix because it captures what they do — pulling people back out of the worst moment of their lives. This shield sets the bird over a flaming initial, so the district's letter becomes part of the emblem, and crossed axes keep it rooted in fire-service tradition. Charcoal instead of navy or black gives it a smoky, modern edge.
Customize it for your squad: change the initial to your district's letter, set the squad number and specialty line, or recolor the flames in blue for a water rescue team. 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.
Water rescue phoenix patch quick facts
- Embroidered water rescue 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.
- The flaming initial on this shield changes to any letter at no art charge.
- Water rescue teams often order PVC versions for dry bags and flotation vests.
- Five-field rescue shields read best at 4" tall or larger.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this rescue squad phoenix patch: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for squad shirts, hook-side velcro for rescue jackets and flotation vests, iron-on for caps
- Sizes: 2.5"–12" — 4"–4.5" for sleeves, 10"+ for rescue jacket backs
- Colorways: charcoal, orange and red as shown, or navy and blue for water rescue teams
- Border: charcoal merrowed (shown), or black or orange merrow
- Thread: metallic gold or bright orange available for the flames
- Artwork: the flaming initial changes to your district's letter or monogram at no art charge
Who orders this design
Fire district rescue squads, water rescue teams and technical rescue companies order this phoenix shield for squad shirts, jackets and gear. Dive teams and rope-rescue groups adapt the specialty line for their discipline. Orders often pair embroidered sleeve patches with PVC versions for wet gear.
Custom rescue squad 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.
Water rescue phoenix patch questions
Can the flaming S be changed to our letter?
Yes. The initial changes to any letter or a two-letter monogram, redrawn in the same flames at no art charge.
Can the specialty line read Technical Rescue instead?
Yes. Water Rescue, Technical Rescue, Rope Rescue or any short specialty fits. All five lettering fields reword.
Do you make PVC versions for wet gear?
Yes. The same shield molds in PVC with velcro backing, which handles water and mud better. Both builds can go on one quote.
Can the flames be blue for a water team?
Yes. Switch the flame colors in the markup tool to see blue, teal or white versions before you request a quote.
How do I request edits?
Use the markup tool in the quote form: circle the phoenix or lettering, pin notes and switch colorways. Your markup attaches to the quote.
Looking for other fire rescue designs?
This page covers one phoenix-and-axes rescue shield. Engine company crosses, hazmat hexagons and volunteer designs are in the fire department patch gallery beyond this phoenix rescue squad shield. For PVC versus embroidered questions on wet gear, the patch guide that prices a charcoal and orange phoenix shield covers each build.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.




