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Station Pride, Clear Identification, Built for the Job

Station Pride, Clear Identification, Built for the Job

There’s more to fire department patches than just decorating uniforms. They identify the station, unit, rank, qualifications, and heritage of the community. We make duty-grade patches for station wear, dress uniforms, outer carriers, and gear bags at AquaPatches (a product of AquaDigitizing).

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Fire Department Patches: What Are They?

Sets usually include:

  • Shields and Maltese crosses for departments
  • Numbers of the station and units (engine, ladder, rescue, hazmat, EMS)
  • The rank and role (Firefighter, Engineer, Lieutenant, Captain, Chief)
  • Tabs for qualifications (paramedic, EMT, technical rescue, wildland)
  • For ceremonies and fundraisers, memorial and community service patches

Please follow the uniform policy of your department or authority. Before you make turnout gear or protective garments, check materials and placement with safety officers.

AquaPatches: Why We Love Them

  • Rugged bases or wipe-clean PVC for rain and grime protection
  • Easily readable in low light: Letter heights and contrast are tuned
  • Options for attachments: Hook-and-loop for outerwear, sew-on for permanence, iron-on for compatible station wear
  • Pantone-guided color matching on your actual garments
  • Reorders are consistent: we store approved sizes, colors, and placements so the fleet stays uniform

Styles and materials

Patches with embroidered firefighter logos
Maltese crosses and department shields have classic texture and depth. Great for polo shirts, jackets, and dress uniforms.

Woven Fire Patches
High-resolution detail for small text, intricate seals, or multi-language elements.

Printed Fire Patches
City seals and event badges with exact brand colors. Wear it at the station in warm weather.

PVC Fire Patches
It’s durable, waterproof, and easy to clean. Perfect for gear bags and outer carriers.

Reflective and high-visibility options
When policy allows, add reflective film or threads for night operations, traffic control, or marine units.

Sizes, borders, and backings

Borders

  • Round, classic rim for shields and rectangles
  • With lasers or heat cuts, you can make tabs, rockers, and complex crests that are precise

Backings

  • The hook-and-loop system makes it easy to wash or change your outerwear
  • Uniforms with sew-ons have maximum permanence and neatness
  • For station wear or outreach apparel, iron-ons are convenient

Typical Sizes

  • The shoulder shield is 3 to 4.25 inches tall
  • The chest ID and name tapes are about 3 to 4 inches wide and about 1 to 1.5 inches tall
  • Identify jackets with 8-12 inch wide text like FIRE or RESCUE

Some Quick Tips

Notes on compliance and safety

  • Send us your uniform policy excerpt or a reference photo, and we’ll proof it
  • Make sure you have the right to use city or state seals and trademarks
  • Check fabric compatibility, flame resistance needs, and attachment method with your safety officer. The rules for station wear aren’t always the same as the rules for PPE.

Options specific to each unit

  • Engine and ladder: Large shield with station number, company nickname
  • Rescue and Hazmat: High-contrast type with optional reflective accents
  • Blue and white Star of Life elements for EMS and paramedics
  • Wildland: Lightweight outer layers for hot weather
  • Dress versions with presentation cards for honor guards and memorials

Fast-recognition tips

  • Department or FIRE first, unit or rank second, motto optional
  • Non-condensed fonts with arm’s length letter heights
  • Avoid low-contrast color combinations on navy, black, or dark outerwear
  • Choose border colors that frame the garment without haloing it
  • Consider subdued duty and full-color ceremony versions from the same master

Care, Service and Cost

Lifecycle of Care and Service

  • Before washing outerwear, remove hook-side pieces
  • On gentle, cold or warm, wash inside out
  • When ironing patch faces, use a pressing cloth instead of direct heat
  • After exposure to soot, mud, or salt spray, wipe PVC clean
  • Resecure edges early if necessary by inspecting them periodically

Costs And Pricing

  • Material: embroidered, woven, printed, or PVC; reflective layers where needed
  • Size and complexity: stitch count, weave density, or seal details
  • Kitting and backing: hook-and-loop, sew-on, presentation cards
  • Bulk pricing: departmental and multi-station orders benefit from it
    Here are some cost-effective adjustments that keep policies readable and compliant

Getting started with AquaPatches

Send Your Artwork

Upload your PNG, JPG, AI, or EPS along with size, quantity, and backing preferences.

Review Digital Proof

Ensure threads, borders, and placement look perfect before production begins.

Production & QC

We stitch your patches on commercial machines with strict quality control.

Worldwide Shipping

Fast global delivery with friendly support for reorders anytime.

Do you need help with the design? Logos can be cleaned up, artwork can be vectorized, and text sizes can be recommended so the patch reads clearly.

Ready to standardize your department's insignia and keep crews identifiable?

Please send your artwork and policy notes. Designed for station wear, outerwear, and official events, AquaPatches proofs, produces, and ships fire department patches.

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FAQs

Yes. Share your policy or a reference photo and we will proof to those standards.

Absolutely. Many departments keep a subdued daily set and a full-color ceremony set from the same master art.

PVC or robust embroidered builds are common. We will advise based on your specific garment and exposure.

Yes for compatible fabrics, but sew-on is preferred for long service life and heavy laundering.

Yes. We will size type and numbers for on-scene legibility and policy alignment.

Yes. We store approved sizes, colors, borders, and backings so reprints stay consistent.