Volunteer Engine Company Phoenix Patch — Order This Helmet and Hydrant Maltese Cross
Design S1561A at a glance
A Maltese cross with a gold merrowed edge, packed with fire symbolism: a phoenix rising at the top, a fire helmet and crossed axes at the center, and a hydrant below. Red, navy and gold give it a bold, patriotic palette. The arms carry a town name, a volunteer fire department line, an engine company number and a founding year.
Maltese cross shapeGold merrowed borderRising phoenixFire helmetCrossed axesFire hydrant
About this phoenix, helmet and hydrant Maltese cross
Volunteer companies tend to want every symbol on their patch, and this cross delivers: helmet and axes for the firefighter, a hydrant for the water, and a phoenix rising above it all for renewal after loss. Navy alongside the red and gold is a nice touch, giving the design a patriotic edge that suits parade days and memorials as much as station wear.
Customize it before you order: letter the arms with your town and company, change the engine company number, add your founding year, or simplify the art by removing the hydrant for a cleaner cap patch. 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.
Volunteer engine company phoenix patch quick facts
- Embroidered volunteer engine company phoenix 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 phoenix above the helmet is a common choice for companies rebuilding after a loss or a station fire.
- Multi-symbol crosses like this read best at 4" or larger.
- Volunteer companies often order sew-on patches for members and iron-on for auxiliary and family shirts.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this phoenix engine company cross: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for station shirts, hook-side velcro for turnout jackets, iron-on for auxiliary shirts and caps
- Sizes: 2"–12" — 4" for shoulders, 3" for caps, 10" for jacket backs
- Colorways: red, navy and gold as shown, or red and black, or navy and gold for officers
- Border: gold merrowed (shown), or navy for a quieter edge
- Thread: metallic gold on the phoenix and helmet front
- Artwork: change the engine company number, drop the hydrant or redraw the phoenix, no art charge
Who orders this design
Volunteer fire departments, engine companies and fire auxiliaries order this phoenix cross for station shirts, turnout jackets and parade uniforms. Companies rebuilding after a hard year often choose the phoenix on purpose. Many orders add a run for auxiliary members and family shirts.
Custom volunteer engine company 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.
Volunteer engine company phoenix patch questions
Can each engine company use its own number?
Yes. The engine company arm restitches per order, so each company can wear the same cross with its own number.
Is the design too busy for a small patch?
At 4" and up every symbol reads. For 2.5" cap patches we can drop the hydrant and simplify the phoenix.
Can the phoenix be removed?
Yes. Without it the helmet, axes and hydrant make a classic station cross. Preview both in the markup tool.
Do you make auxiliary versions?
Yes. Change the department line to auxiliary and order both versions in one quote, each with its own proof.
How do I mark up this phoenix cross?
Open the markup tool in the quote form, circle the phoenix, helmet or any arm, pin numbered notes and preview colorways. The annotated cross goes with your quote.
Looking for another volunteer fire design?
This cross carries a lot of symbolism. For simpler helmet crosses, station shields and specialty team patches, browse the fire department designs beside this phoenix, helmet and hydrant cross. Choosing between embroidered, woven and PVC, or ordering from your own artwork? The patch hub pricing a volunteer engine company phoenix cross explains each build.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.