Memphis Fire Department Patch with Firefighter and Skyline
Light-blue, gold, and red embroidered Memphis Fire Department (MFD) patch featuring MEMPHIS and FIRE DEP'T arched above in red, a masked firefighter in a red helmet with arms spread protectively over the Memphis skyline, and a LIFE & PROPERTY motto banner below, for the Memphis Fire Department in Memphis, Tennessee.
Low MOQ
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USA Since 1999
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Description
This embroidered patch features the Memphis Fire Department insignia, the shoulder patch of the MFD, the fire department serving Memphis, Tennessee. It is a light-blue rounded-rectangle patch with a teal outer border and a gold inner border, carrying MEMPHIS and FIRE DEP’T arched across the top in red, a central firefighter figure over the city skyline, and the LIFE & PROPERTY motto along the bottom.
Center: The heart of the patch is a firefighter shown from the chest up, wearing a red helmet and a gray breathing mask, with both gloved arms spread wide and protectively over the scene below. Beneath the firefighter, the Memphis downtown skyline rises in gold and yellow, set on a strip of green grass. The figure stands as a guardian over the city, the visual heart of the LIFE & PROPERTY theme.
Top Section: MEMPHIS arches up from the left and FIRE DEP’T arches up from the right in bold red block letters, splitting around the firefighter’s helmet and naming the department across the top of the patch.
Bottom Section: LIFE & PROPERTY runs along the bottom in dark block letters over the green base, the department motto that names what the firefighter is there to protect.
Shape & Base: The patch is a rounded rectangle – a broad, soft-cornered square – on a light-blue twill ground with a teal outer border and a gold inner border. The blue field and gold frame set off the firefighter, the gold skyline, and the red lettering as the illustrated focal point.
Embroidery Quality: Full-coverage stitching with high stitch density holds the fine detail of the firefighter’s red helmet and breathing mask, the spread gloved arms, the gold skyline, the green base, the teal and gold borders, and the arched MEMPHIS, FIRE DEP’T, and LIFE & PROPERTY 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 Atlanta Fire Rescue patch and the Houston Fire Department patch, which also feature a city skyline, and the San Diego Fire-Rescue patch, another patch built around a detailed pictorial scene. 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 Memphis Fire Department patch?
The patch is a light-blue rounded rectangle with a teal outer border and a gold inner border. MEMPHIS and FIRE DEP'T arch across the top in red, splitting around the center. At the center, a firefighter in a red helmet and a gray breathing mask spreads both arms protectively over the gold Memphis skyline on green grass. LIFE & PROPERTY runs along the bottom. Owl Badges reproduces it as an embroidered patch.
What does the firefighter figure on the patch represent?
The firefighter wears a red helmet and a breathing mask and holds both arms spread wide over the city skyline, standing as a guardian over Memphis. The image is the visual heart of the department motto, LIFE & PROPERTY - the firefighter is there to protect both the people and the buildings of the city. We reproduce the figure and skyline in detailed stitching.
What does LIFE & PROPERTY mean on the patch?
LIFE & PROPERTY is the Memphis Fire Department motto, lettered along the bottom of the patch. It names the department's core mission - protecting the lives and property of the community - and ties directly to the firefighter shown sheltering the skyline above it. We reproduce the motto exactly as it appears on the original.
How is this different from the Atlanta Fire Rescue patch?
Both feature a city skyline, but the designs are distinct. The Memphis patch is a light-blue rounded rectangle with a masked firefighter spreading his arms over the skyline and the LIFE & PROPERTY motto. The Atlanta patch is a round black patch with a gold eagle, EST. 1882, and a fire cross paired with an EMS Star of Life. We reproduce each department's design exactly as its own patch.
Can you make a custom fire patch with a firefighter and skyline like this?
Yes. A patch with a firefighter figure, a city skyline, and a department motto is a rich, illustrated layout, and we can adapt it for your own department - your figure, your skyline, your motto, and your colors. A free proof is provided before production so you can confirm every detail.
Do I need credentials to order a patch with the Memphis Fire Department name on it?
Yes. Patches bearing a real agency name such as the Memphis 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.
