Baltimore City Fire Department Patch with Maltese Cross and Maryland Heraldry
White and gold embroidered Baltimore City Fire Department (BCFD) shoulder patch featuring BALTIMORE CITY and the Pride Protecting People motto above a red Maltese cross with a Star of Life, ladder, and hydrant, a Maryland heraldic center with the Shot Tower and the year 1797, and FIRE SERVICE on a gold base band, for the Baltimore City Fire Department in Baltimore, Maryland.
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USA Since 1999
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Description
This embroidered patch features the Baltimore City Fire Department insignia, lettered FIRE SERVICE, the shoulder patch of the BCFD, the fire and rescue department serving Baltimore, Maryland. It is a white badge-shaped patch with a gold border, carrying a red Maltese cross over a Maryland heraldic center, the words BALTIMORE CITY and the motto Pride Protecting People above, and FIRE SERVICE on a gold band at the base.
Center: The heart of the patch is a red Maltese cross. A white Star of Life with the rod of Asclepius sits on the top arm for EMS, an orange ladder runs down the left arm, and an orange fire hydrant stands on the right arm. The center disc, ringed in red, carries the Maryland state heraldry – the black-and-gold Calvert and red-and-white Crossland quarters – with the grey Baltimore Shot Tower rising in front, and the year 1797 sits on the lower arm of the cross.
Top Section: BALTIMORE CITY arches across the top of the patch in black block letters, with the motto Pride Protecting People in black script just below it, set in quotation marks against the white field.
Bottom Section: FIRE SERVICE runs across a gold band along the base in black block letters, naming the service and balancing the city name and motto above.
Shape & Base: The patch is a classic badge shoulder shape – broad rounded shoulders tapering toward a curved base – on a white twill ground with a bright gold border. The white field makes the red cross, the Maryland flag colors, and the black lettering stand out sharply.
Embroidery Quality: Full-coverage stitching with high stitch density holds the fine detail of the red Maltese cross, the Star of Life, the ladder and hydrant, the Maryland heraldry and Shot Tower, the 1797 date, and the BALTIMORE CITY, Pride Protecting People, and FIRE SERVICE lettering with sharp, even edges and a durable surface that stands up to daily uniform wear and laundering.
This is one of a series of fire department patches in the gallery. Compare it with the Houston Fire Department patch, which also sets a Maltese cross with EMS symbols on a shield, the Chicago Fire Department patch, with its ladder and hydrant, and the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue patch. Browse the full Owl Badges Design Gallery for more custom fire and public-safety patch designs.
Specifications
| Product Type | Embroidered Patch |
| Style | Shoulder Patch |
| Material | Polyester Twill Fabric with Poly/Rayon Threads |
| Stitch | Full Coverage Detail 100% Stitch Threading Embroidery |
| Size | 4" - 5" |
| Backing | Iron-on/Sew-on |
| Packaging | 10+ Per Polybag |
Estimated pricing: 10 → $17 · 20 → $12 · 50 → $7 · 100 → $5 · 250 → $3 · 500 → $2.50 · 1,000 → $2 each
No setup fee · No mold fee. Estimate only — final price adjusts by design, size, and quantity, and is confirmed with a free quote. No payment until you approve your proof.
🛡 Authorized Purchase & Credential Verification
Patches bearing a real agency or department name are sold only to that agency or its authorized representatives. Law enforcement and public-safety buyers must provide proof of occupation, valid credentials, or an authorized purchasing letter before production begins. We do not sell agency-named patches for personal use.
Custom and fictional designs — for example, a made-up department like “Town of Western Hope Police” — are welcome, as are designs where you change the agency or department name to your own.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is shown on the Baltimore City Fire Department patch?
The patch is a white badge shape with a gold border. BALTIMORE CITY arches across the top with the motto Pride Protecting People below it, and FIRE SERVICE runs on a gold band at the base. At the center is a red Maltese cross with a Star of Life on the top arm, a ladder on the left, a hydrant on the right, and a Maryland heraldic disc with the Baltimore Shot Tower and the year 1797. Owl Badges reproduces it as an embroidered patch.
What is in the center disc of the Baltimore Fire patch?
The center disc carries the Maryland state heraldry - the black-and-gold Calvert quarters and red-and-white Crossland quarters of the Maryland flag - with the grey Baltimore Shot Tower rising in front. It ties the patch to both the state of Maryland and the city of Baltimore. We reproduce the flag quarters and the tower landmark in detailed stitching so the disc stays clear at patch size.
What do the Star of Life, ladder, and hydrant on the cross mean?
They represent the work of the Baltimore City Fire Department. The white Star of Life on the top arm stands for emergency medical service, the ladder on the left arm for fire suppression and rescue, and the hydrant on the right arm for firefighting. The 1797 below marks the founding year. We reproduce each symbol exactly as placed on the cross.
How is this different from the Houston Fire Department patch?
Both set a Maltese cross with EMS symbols inside a badge, but the designs are distinct. The Baltimore patch is white and gold with the Maryland flag heraldry, the Shot Tower, the Pride Protecting People motto, and the year 1797. The Houston patch is a navy shield with the Texas flag, a skyline, and a cross bearing Texas-specific symbols. We reproduce each city's design exactly as its own patch.
Can you make a custom fire patch with a state seal and city motto like this?
Yes. A badge-shaped patch with a Maltese cross, EMS and fire symbols, a state or city heraldic center, a motto, and a founding year is a rich, heritage-style fire layout, and we can adapt it for your own department - your state or city emblem, your motto, your symbols, your colors, and your year. A free proof is provided before production so you can confirm every detail.
Do I need credentials to order a patch with the Baltimore City Fire Department name on it?
Yes. Patches bearing a real agency name such as the Baltimore City Fire Department are sold only to that agency or its authorized representatives. Fire-service and public-safety buyers provide proof of occupation, valid credentials, or an authorized purchasing letter before production begins. Custom or fictional department designs, and patches renamed to your own department, are welcome without that step.
