![]() ![]() The Maltese cross is known around the world as a symbol of the fire service. The center seal of the patch has the date the Village was formed. It was named Hudson because many early settlers were from Hudson New York. ![]() In the center of the cross is a traditional "scramble". It is a collection of items that represent readiness. The ladder and pike pole are tools of the trade. Combined, the fire hydrant, ladder and pike pole symbolizes total readiness. The color red behind the scramble symbolizes our enemy - fire - and represents the courage of men and women who battle one of the deadliest perils of mankind. It is the fire inside of each one of us that gives us the courage to battle the flames before us. The shape of the patch is a shield which represents protection from danger. The shield's background is gold. This represents that firefighters must be of good character and temperate in habits. The gold symbolizes that firefighters, like gold, will withstand trial by fire and still remains. Thus, the shield is a symbol of protection, character, and strength. The Maltese Cross represents charity, loyalty, gallantry, generosity to friend and foe, dexterity of service, and protection of the weak. It is also carried to honor those who carried the insignia before us. More information about the Maltese Cross can be found in the next section below. Each element of our patch has special meaning. HCFPD members wear this patch with honor. We take great pride in the design of our department patch. It was created as part of a school project and also serves as the Village of Hudson Logo.
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