How Do You Design Fire Dept Patches?
Fire department patches are cloth emblems that are affixed to official fire department clothing and are seen as a clear way to distinguish one fire department from the other. Many departments trades patches in between themselves as a hobby and sign of respect. In order to design a fire patch, a few key items must be included. Gather and write down your fire department information. This includes the station name, station number, name of the department and the date it was established. If there is a special quote or saying your department uses, consider this in the design as well. Pick a shape for your patch. Popular shapes include the Maltese cross, a crest shield, a circle or a hexagon. See Reference 2 for pictures of the many shapes available. Decide if you want a solid fill or a thin fabric background. Solid fills are going to be more rigid and therefore more durable over the long run, but they will cost most than fabric background as it will require extra embroidery stitching. Pick y
