Firefighter Armband Tattoos

January-13-10

There is no other honorary badge for a firefighter than a firefighter tattoo. It is a great way to symbolize their bravery and courage who risked their lives saving others. Firefighters usually get a tattoo to show others that they are proud of their job. They usually get their company number and logo to represent their particular station. It is also to honor their respective platoon or station. Other people get firefighter tattoos to honor their friend or to remember a life saving moment when they were saved by these brave firefighters.

A lot of people who get firefighter tattoos prefer to get it done on their arms. Popular designs for firefighter armband tattoos are fire hydrant, Dalmatian dog, the American flag and a firefighter with a yellow firefighter hat. Others include the firefighter cross which is a version of the Maltese cross. Firefighter armband tattoos are usually placed around midpoint t of the bicep where the arm has the most muscle and padding. The fire hydrant tattoo would look great if it is done in a ¾ armband, leaving a bit of space in the inner arm bare of any ink.

Another good idea for an armband firefighter tattoo is the image of St. Florian, the patron saint of firefighters. He established a lot of fire brigades and believed to be able to put out fire by just one bucket of water. For those with Celtic heritage, leprechauns and shamrocks with a firehouse is suitable for them. They make a unique armband tattoo that would definitely be a conversation starter. Memorial tattoos are also common among firefighters who get tattoos. Example of this are tattoos done to honor the lives of brave firefighters who perished in the 9/11 attacks. Maltese crosses with the names of the firemen graced the arms of many firefighters who opted to commemorate their fellow firefighters who have lost their lives.

Angel wings around a fireman would also make a great armband tattoo. So are the eagle with its wings around fire and saints watching over the rescued. These symbols represent hope and protection. Other great tattoo armbands for firefighters are demons, skulls and dragon breathing fires. These are great symbols reflecting danger or defiance of death.