Houston Fire Department Patch with Texas Skyline and Maltese Cross
Navy, gold, and light-blue embroidered Houston Fire Department (HFD) shoulder patch featuring HOUSTON arched above the Texas flag and Houston skyline, FIRE-EMS and RESCUE down the sides, and a white-and-gold Maltese cross with 1838, a Star of Life, a ladder, and the shape of Texas, for the Houston Fire Department in Houston, Texas.
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USA Since 1999
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Description
This embroidered patch features the Houston Fire Department insignia, the shoulder patch of the HFD, the fire, EMS, and rescue department serving Houston, Texas. It is built as a peaked shield on a navy blue twill ground with a gold merrowed border, layering a Texas flag and Houston skyline across the top with a detailed Maltese cross emblem below.
Center: The lower half of the shield holds the central emblem on a light-blue field: a white-and-gold Maltese cross. The top arm carries 1838 in red, the founding year of the city and its fire service. The left arm shows a blue Star of Life, the EMS symbol; the right arm shows a fire-service ladder; and the bottom arm carries a small NFPA hazardous-materials diamond. At the center of the cross sits the shape of the state of Texas, tying the whole emblem to the state.
Top Section: Above the cross, the upper shield shows the Texas flag – a white lone star on a blue field beside red and white bars – behind a gold-and-orange Houston skyline silhouette with industrial and downtown structures. A large white lone star sits at the upper left of the scene.
Lettering: HOUSTON arches across the top of the shield in gold block letters. FIRE – EMS curves down the left edge and RESCUE curves down the right edge, also in light lettering against the navy, naming the department’s full fire, EMS, and rescue role.
Shape & Base: The patch is a peaked shield – broad at the shoulders and tapering to a point at the base – on a deep navy twill ground edged with a bright gold merrowed border. The navy field and gold border frame the lighter Texas scene and the central cross, giving the layered design strong contrast.
Embroidery Quality: Full-coverage stitching with high stitch density holds the fine detail of the Texas flag and skyline, the lone star, the Maltese cross with its 1838 date, Star of Life, ladder, Texas shape, and hazard diamond, and the HOUSTON, FIRE – EMS, and RESCUE 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 New York City Fire Department patch and the Chicago Fire Department patch, and 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 Houston Fire Department patch?
The patch is a navy peaked shield with a gold border. HOUSTON arches across the top, with FIRE - EMS down the left edge and RESCUE down the right. The upper half shows the Texas flag and a Houston skyline with a white lone star. Below sits a white-and-gold Maltese cross carrying 1838, a Star of Life, a ladder, an NFPA hazard diamond, and the shape of Texas at its center. Owl Badges reproduces it as an embroidered shoulder patch.
What does the 1838 on the Houston Fire Department patch mean?
The 1838 in red on the top arm of the Maltese cross marks the founding era of the City of Houston and its fire service, which traces to the late 1830s. It is a heritage date worked into the central emblem. We reproduce the 1838 and the surrounding cross in detailed stitching so the date stays legible at patch size.
Why are there EMS and hazard symbols on the Houston fire patch?
The Houston Fire Department covers fire, EMS, and rescue, which the FIRE - EMS - RESCUE lettering names directly. The blue Star of Life on the cross is the standard EMS symbol, the ladder represents fire suppression, and the small four-color diamond is the NFPA hazardous-materials placard, reflecting hazmat response. The Texas shape at the center ties it to the state.
Can you make a custom fire and EMS patch like the Houston design?
Yes. A shield with a city skyline, a state flag, and a Maltese cross carrying EMS and fire symbols is a rich multi-element layout, and we can adapt it for your own department - your city or state imagery, your founding date, your EMS and rescue symbols, and your colors. A free proof is provided before production so you can confirm every detail.
What size is the Houston Fire Department patch?
Shoulder patches like this are typically made in the 4 to 5 inch range so the HOUSTON, FIRE - EMS, and RESCUE lettering, the Texas flag and skyline, and the detailed Maltese cross with its 1838 date and small symbols stay legible on a uniform sleeve. Because this design carries many fine elements, we confirm the proportions at your chosen size on a free proof.
Do I need credentials to order a patch with the Houston Fire Department name on it?
Yes. Patches bearing a real agency name such as the Houston 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.
