Editing Air Force Fire Protection Badge (section)

==History of Air Force Fire Protection Badge==
Consideration of a distinctive emblem for [[United States Air Force Fire Protection|USAF Fire Protection]] Personnel began in the fall of 1964. The present device was approved in early spring 1965. Military and civilian fire protection personnel were authorized in July 1965 to wear a standard organizational emblem identifying them as being assigned to fire protection activities.{{Citation Needed|date=March 2013}}

Initial stocks of 43,000 of the blue, red, gold, and white embroidered emblems had been ordered by Headquarters USAF. They were distributed through major air commands on the basis of three per individual connected with fire protection.{{Citation Needed|date=March 2013}}

The new patch will be worn according to AFM 35-10; this means over the left breast pocket. The emblem can be worn on regular utility and special purpose clothing, but not on military service, dress, and improved fatigue uniforms.{{Citation Needed|date=March 2013}}

The patch is a circular device topped by a golden eagle against a white cloud. A fireman's helmet, trumpet, and axe are depicted in red on a white circular background in the center. "USAF" In blue on a gold background and "Fire Protection" in white on a blue background are lettered around the white center.<ref>[http://www.dodfire.com/graphics/badges/color.pdf Air Force Fire Protection Badge (Cloth Patch) Full Color], last accessed 11 January 2014</ref>