1 Year Fire Years of Service Pin

1 Year Fire Years of Service Pin

Our 1 Year Fire Service pin is in the shape of a Maltese Cross with a Fire Department Scramble design in the center. Our fire pins have become the national standard for Firefighter Years of Service Pins to recognize and award your team’s efforts. The high-quality pin states “1 Year Service” in gold plating with bright white and Firefighter red colors. The pin is the standard 3/4 inch wide by 3/4 inch tall with a single post and butterfly clasp backing. You may also purchase an optional Tie Tack backing or order these to arrive in a striking presentation box. Our lovely cloisonne-style pin will show your firefighter’s career progress.

If you have a pending event where these pins are needed quickly, please let us know in the comments section. Our Fire Department Service Awards honor your Fire Department members’ hard work and dedication to your Fire Company. By being recognized in their first year, a Years of Service Award will inspire your Rookie Firefighter (newly trained member) to continue serving your fire department for years to come. It creates dedication, appreciation, and confidence for each member to get that next service pin as they continue to protect their community. SafetyStore.com has the largest selection and inventory of Fire Department Years of Service pins anywhere. With our buying power, please take advantage of our quantity discounts and save even more.

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The History of the Maltese Cross?

The Maltese Cross is a symbol that has a long history associated with firefighting and the fire service. Its origins can be traced back to the Knights Templar and Knights Hospitaller, a medieval Christian military order known for its firefighting and medical services during the Crusades.

Over time, the symbol of the Maltese cross became associated with the bravery, selflessness, and dedication of the Knights. Their commitment to aiding others, especially during times of crisis, made the cross a recognizable emblem of humanitarian service.

The Knights Hospitaller, also known as the Order of Saint John, also fought against a new weapon, the defenders would toss flammable liquids against warriors that would be set alight, and other warriors would run into battlefield to rescue their fellow fighters. The Hospitaller would do their best to treat and care for the wounded and dead.

Upon their return from the Holyland these “Fire Fighters” wore a distinctive uniform, which included a white eight-pointed cross on their chest, representing the eight Beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount. The fighters returned to the island of Malta, and over time, this symbol became known as the “Maltese Cross”.

Today, few outside-trained first responders understand the association of the words, Maltese Cross, Commonwealth St. John’s Ambulance, or the Hospital they come from, but the spirit lives on.

As firefighting practices developed and modern fire departments emerged, the Maltese cross continued to be adopted as a symbol of the fire service. It became an internationally recognized emblem representing the courage and sacrifice of firefighters.

The Maltese cross is often found on fire department logos, badges, and equipment. It serves as a reminder of the risks firefighters face and the commitment they make to protect lives and property. The design of the cross has varied over time and across different fire departments, but its fundamental shape and meaning have remained constant.

Today, the Maltese cross is a universally recognized symbol of firefighting and is associated with the values of honor, courage, and service. It stands as a tribute to the long-standing tradition of firefighters and their ongoing efforts to keep communities safe from the ravages of fire.