New York City Fire Department Patch with Skyline and Flame Emblem
Navy, gold, and red embroidered Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) shoulder patch featuring the Manhattan skyline over the harbor, a red-and-white life-ring holding a central flame emblem, and FIRE DEPARTMENT arched above CITY OF NEW YORK, for the FDNY in New York City, New York.
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USA Since 1999
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Description
This embroidered patch features the Fire Department of the City of New York insignia, the shoulder patch of the FDNY, the fire department serving New York City and its five boroughs. It is built as a peaked shield on a navy blue twill ground, finished with a double border – gold on the outside, red within – with the Manhattan skyline, the harbor, and a red-and-white life-ring worked across the center.
Center: The lower half of the shield carries a white Manhattan skyline silhouette set over horizontal white bands that read as the harbor water. In the foreground sits a red-and-white segmented life-ring – a lifebuoy – holding a stylized red flame emblem at its center. The life-ring and flame are the focal device of the design, the signature mark of the FDNY.
Top Section: FIRE DEPARTMENT arches across the top of the shield in gold block letters, following the peaked upper edge, with CITY OF NEW YORK set just below it in white block letters on two centered lines.
Shape & Base: The patch is a peaked shield – broad shoulders rising to a point at the top and tapering toward the base – on a deep navy twill ground, edged with a bright gold outer border and a red inner border. The navy field gives the design strong contrast, making the gold and white lettering, the white skyline, and the red life-ring stand out sharply.
Color & Emblem Detail: The four-color palette – navy, gold, red, and white – and the life-ring-and-flame emblem are what make the patch instantly recognizable. The flame inside the ring marks it as a fire-service device, while the skyline and harbor tie it to New York City.
Embroidery Quality: Full-coverage stitching with high stitch density holds the fine detail of the Manhattan skyline, the segmented life-ring, the central flame emblem, and the arched FIRE DEPARTMENT and CITY OF NEW YORK lettering with sharp, even edges and a durable surface that stands up to daily uniform wear and laundering.
This is the first of a series of fire department patches in the gallery. Browse the full Owl Badges Design Gallery for more custom patch designs across fire, law enforcement, and other public-safety agencies.
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 New York City Fire Department patch?
The patch is a navy peaked shield with a gold outer border and a red inner border. FIRE DEPARTMENT arches across the top in gold, with CITY OF NEW YORK in white just below. The lower half shows a white Manhattan skyline over the harbor, and in the foreground a red-and-white life-ring holds a stylized red flame emblem. Owl Badges reproduces it as an embroidered shoulder patch.
What does the life-ring and flame emblem on the FDNY patch mean?
The red-and-white segmented life-ring with a flame at its center is the signature device of the Fire Department of the City of New York, also known as the FDNY. The flame marks it as a fire-service emblem, and the ring reflects the department's rescue role. We reproduce the ring and the flame in detailed stitching so the emblem stays crisp at patch size.
Does the patch show the New York City skyline?
Yes. A white Manhattan skyline silhouette runs across the lower half of the shield, set over horizontal white bands that represent the harbor water, with the life-ring and flame emblem in the foreground. The skyline ties the design to New York City, which the FDNY serves across its five boroughs.
Can I order a custom fire department patch like this one?
Yes. A peaked shield with a city skyline, a life-ring or flame emblem, and arched department lettering is a striking fire-service layout, and we can adapt it for your own department - your city or district name, your emblem, your skyline or landmark, and your colors. A free proof is provided before production so you can confirm every detail.
What size is the New York City Fire Department patch?
Shoulder patches like this are typically made in the 4 to 5 inch range so the arched FIRE DEPARTMENT and CITY OF NEW YORK lettering, the Manhattan skyline, and the life-ring-and-flame emblem stay legible on a uniform sleeve. Because the skyline and emblem carry fine detail, we confirm the proportions at your chosen size on a free proof.
Do I need credentials to order a patch with the FDNY name on it?
Yes. Patches bearing a real agency name such as the Fire Department of the City of New York 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.
