D 11-Display Of American Flag (03) Flashcards
All fire department facilities will fly the flag daily, weather permitting, true or false?
True.
Who has the overall responsibility to ensure that guidelines exist so that the flag will be flown in conformance with departmental policy?
Station Managers. Company officers will enforce rules and regulations issued by station managers.
Weather permitting, when should the flag be flown?
It will be displayed from 0800 - 1700 hrs.
How should the flag be raised and lowered?
Raised briskly and lowered ceremoniously.
American flags will be flown with the blue field at the top of the pile, true or false?
True.
Are other flags allowed to be flown with the American flag?
No other flag or pennant should be placed above the American flag. Additional flags will not be displayed unless authorized by the Fire Commissioner.
What happens if it starts snowing or raining while the flag is up?
It will be promptly taken down, dried, and nearly folded and stored.
How should the flag be flown on Memorial day?
At half-staff until 1200 hrs, then displayed at peak.
When will the flag be flown at half-staff?
Other than Memorial day, the flag will only be flown at half-staff when notified by the Fire Commissioner. Flying the flag at half-staff indicates that the entire country is mourning.
How do you fly the flag at half-staff?
Raise the flag to the peak for a moment, then lowered to half-staff. When bringing it down, the flag will be raised to peak momentarily then lowered.
Will dirty, torn, or faded flags be flown?
No. The flag will always be displayed in a neat and clean condition.
Are there loaner flags available when waiting for a flag replacement?
Yes. Each battalion headquarters will maintain a loaner flag.
How do you obtain a new flag?
Companies will order a new flag utilizing an emergency catalogued material issue slip as per directive #30.
What do you do with an unserviceable flag?
It will be returned to the PFA with a memo. No Material issue slip is required. The PFA will dispose of it in a dignified burning ceremony.
