ResponderPins specializes in firefighter, EMS, paramedic, dispatcher, law enforcement, and first responder recognition pins. We offer both stock service award pins and fully custom-designed lapel pins, challenge coins, and recognition products.

Yes. We can create custom service pins featuring your department name, logo, apparatus, station, anniversary dates, years of service, or any artwork you provide. Our design team will prepare a proof for your approval before production begins.

Most custom pin orders start at 25 pieces, although larger quantities provide the best value. Contact us for specific pricing based on your design and quantity requirements.

Most custom pin orders are completed within 3-4 weeks after artwork approval and payment. Rush production may be available for certain projects.

In most cases, we provide a complimentary digital proof with your order. Complex artwork may require additional preparation, but we will always discuss any charges before proceeding.

We offer:

• Soft Enamel Pins

• Hard Enamel Pins

• Die-Struck Pins

• Antique Gold & Antique Silver Finishes

• Offset Printed Pins

• Hybrid Enamel Pins

• 3D Molded Pins

• Challenge Coins

Absolutely. Simply send us your logo, patch artwork, badge image, or station emblem, and we can incorporate it into your custom design.

We can work with:

• JPG

• PNG

• PDF

• AI (Adobe Illustrator)

• EPS

• SVG

Don't worry if you don't have a vector file—we can often recreate artwork from a good-quality image.

Common sizes include:

• 7/8" Service Pins

• 1" Lapel Pins

• 1.25" Lapel Pins

• 1.5" Recognition Pins

• 1.75" Challenge Coins

• Custom Sizes Available

Yes. We offer service award pins for:

• 1 Year

• 2 Years

• 5 Years

• 10 Years

• 15 Years

• 20 Years

• 25 Years

• 30 Years

• 35 Years

• 40 Years

• 45 Years

• 50 Years

Custom year increments are also available.

Yes. Many of our stock firefighter and EMS service pins are available for immediate online purchase directly through ResponderPins.com.

Yes. Volunteer departments are one of our largest customer groups. We offer stock and custom recognition pins specifically designed for volunteer firefighters and volunteer EMS personnel.

Yes. We design and manufacture custom challenge coins for:

• Fire Departments

• EMS Agencies

• Dispatch Centers

• Police Departments

• Public Safety Organizations

• Anniversary Celebrations

• Retirement Recognition

Yes. We use industry-standard color matching and can closely match your department's colors, logos, and branding.

Available attachments include:

• Butterfly Clutch

• Rubber Clutch

• Deluxe Clutch

• Safety Pin Back

• Magnetic Backing (upon request)

Yes. We offer premium presentation cases and gift boxes that make service awards and retirement presentations even more memorable.

Absolutely. Retirement pins are among our most popular custom products. We can incorporate years of service, badges, apparatus, department logos, and personalized text.

Yes. Every custom order receives a digital proof for approval before production begins.

Yes. We maintain records of most custom projects, making future reorders fast and easy.

Simply send us:

• Your artwork or concept

• Desired quantity

• Preferred size

• Metal finish

• Any special requirements

We'll provide a detailed quote and design recommendations.

Types of Lapel Pins and Their Descriptions

1. Soft Enamel Lapel Pins

The most popular and cost-effective style of custom lapel pin. Soft enamel pins feature recessed color areas with raised metal lines that can be felt when touched. They offer vibrant colors and excellent detail, making them ideal for service pins, recognition awards, and organizational logos.

Best For: Fire service pins, EMS recognition pins, anniversary pins, and promotional pins.

2. Hard Enamel Lapel Pins

Hard enamel pins have a smooth, polished surface because the enamel is filled level with the metal lines and then polished flat. They are highly durable and have a jewelry-quality appearance.

Best For: Executive recognition awards, commemorative pins, and high-end service awards.

3. Die Struck Lapel Pins

These pins contain no color and rely entirely on raised and recessed metal areas to create the design. Available in polished or antique finishes, die struck pins have a classic and elegant appearance.

Best For: Fire department badges, years of service awards, memorial pins, and formal recognition pieces.

4. Offset Printed Lapel Pins

Offset printed pins allow for full-color photographs, gradients, and highly detailed artwork that cannot be achieved with enamel. The design is printed directly onto the pin's surface and protected with an epoxy coating.

Best For: Complex logos, photographs, and highly detailed artwork.

5. Photo-Etched Lapel Pins

Photo-etched pins are created by chemically etching the design into a thin sheet of metal. They can capture very fine details and are typically filled with soft enamel colors.

Best For: Intricate logos, badges, and detailed organizational emblems.

6. Screen Printed Lapel Pins

Instead of using enamel-filled recessed areas, colors are printed directly onto the metal surface. This process allows for precise color matching and small details.

Best For: Corporate logos, detailed graphics, and small text.

7. Cloisonné Lapel Pins

A premium pin style where colored mineral powders are fired at high temperatures and polished to a smooth finish. Cloisonné pins are exceptionally durable and have a rich, jewelry-like appearance.

Best For: Distinguished service awards, executive gifts, and commemorative pieces.

8. 3D Molded Lapel Pins

These pins feature sculpted, three-dimensional elements that create depth and realism. They can be produced with or without color.

Best For: Fire apparatus pins, custom badges, mascots, and specialty recognition pieces.