Survey results: Do firefighters support the display of thin red line flags?

FireRescue1 readers weigh in on thin red and blue line flags, which invoke disagreement over policy, politics and how to best honor the fallen

With the recent controversy over the display of thin red line flags and thin blue line flags at fire departments, we surveyed the FireRescue1 community to get a better understanding of the views of the flags. We received nearly 2,000 responses, making for a strong showing of feedback about this complex issue, which invokes battles over U.S. flag code, local policies, and issues related to politics and social injustice.

Read the full analysis here.

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