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Survey: Do you support the display of thin red line flags at fire departments?

Reviewing firefighters’ perspectives on the use of thin line flags in public safety, particularly as the debate over their usage and meaning continues to grow

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“Thin line” flags have generated considerable debate in recent months – and for myriad reasons.

Some view the flags as representative of solidarity with public safety and a way to honor fallen or injured first responders. Others view the flags as representative of political statements. Still others do not agree with any alterations of the American flag.

FireRescue1 wants to learn more about firefighters’ perspectives on the use of thin line flags in public safety, particularly as the debate over their usage and meaning continues to impact agencies across the country.

Nearly 2,000 firefighters completed this survey. View the results to see what firefighters had to say about their support the display of thin red line flags.

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Janelle Foskett is the editor-in-chief of FireRescue1.com and FireChief.com, responsible for defining original editorial content, tracking industry trends, managing expert contributors and leading execution of special coverage efforts. She joined the Lexipol team in 2019 and has 18 years of experience in fire service media and publishing. Foskett has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo and a certificate in technical communications from the University of California, San Diego. She lives in San Diego County, California. Ask questions or submit ideas via email.

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