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Under what specific condition may a flag be displayed for 24 hours?
Under what specific condition may a flag be displayed for 24 hours?
- Only when authorized by the Fire Chief.
- When the flag is illuminated. (correct)
- When the flag is made of specific durable material.
- During times of national emergency only.
In what specific scenario should the American flag be positioned to the speaker's right, from the perspective of the audience?
In what specific scenario should the American flag be positioned to the speaker's right, from the perspective of the audience?
- During memorial services only.
- If the flag of the united states is the only flag on display.
- When flags are placed on either side of a speaker. (correct)
- When the speaker is from a different country.
According to protocol, what is the last action taken when multiple flags are being hoisted and lowered?
According to protocol, what is the last action taken when multiple flags are being hoisted and lowered?
- The American flag is lowered last. (correct)
- The flag of the highest ranking official.
- All of the flags are lowered simultaneously.
- The state flag is lowered last.
In the context of flag display, what is referred to as the 'union'?
In the context of flag display, what is referred to as the 'union'?
Under what circumstances is it permissible to display the American flag with the union down?
Under what circumstances is it permissible to display the American flag with the union down?
Which entity is responsible for the appropriate disposal of an unserviceable flag?
Which entity is responsible for the appropriate disposal of an unserviceable flag?
What should occur immediately before lowering a flag to half-staff?
What should occur immediately before lowering a flag to half-staff?
What action should be taken with flags of other organizations, when displayed with the American flag, according to the protocol?
What action should be taken with flags of other organizations, when displayed with the American flag, according to the protocol?
According to the policy, when a US flag is flown at half-staff on a single flagpole, what additional flags are permitted?
According to the policy, when a US flag is flown at half-staff on a single flagpole, what additional flags are permitted?
Who is primarily responsible for ordering the lowering of flags to half-staff?
Who is primarily responsible for ordering the lowering of flags to half-staff?
When a member of your fire department dies in the line of duty, how long are the station's flags flown at half-staff?
When a member of your fire department dies in the line of duty, how long are the station's flags flown at half-staff?
For a line-of-duty death of a member of another fire department within Clark County, what is the duration that badges are shrouded?
For a line-of-duty death of a member of another fire department within Clark County, what is the duration that badges are shrouded?
In the event of a line-of-duty death of a retired fire department member within Clark County, how long are the flags lowered to half-staff?
In the event of a line-of-duty death of a retired fire department member within Clark County, how long are the flags lowered to half-staff?
If a non-fire service public safety personnel within Clark County dies in the line of duty, what is the flag protocol?
If a non-fire service public safety personnel within Clark County dies in the line of duty, what is the flag protocol?
When an active member of your department dies in a non-line of duty accident, when are the flags lowered at the station?
When an active member of your department dies in a non-line of duty accident, when are the flags lowered at the station?
If an active member of another fire department within Clark County dies in a non-line of duty event, how long are the flags at other fire stations lowered to half-staff?
If an active member of another fire department within Clark County dies in a non-line of duty event, how long are the flags at other fire stations lowered to half-staff?
In the case of a non-line of duty death of a retired fire department member within Clark County, when are the flags lowered?
In the case of a non-line of duty death of a retired fire department member within Clark County, when are the flags lowered?
According to this policy, what constitutes a 'Line of Duty Death'?
According to this policy, what constitutes a 'Line of Duty Death'?
According to this policy, how are badges to be shrouded?
According to this policy, how are badges to be shrouded?
According to the policy, which deaths will not be acknowledged by lowering flags or shrouding badges?
According to the policy, which deaths will not be acknowledged by lowering flags or shrouding badges?
According to this policy, if a flag is flown at half-staff, what other type of acknowledgement is specified?
According to this policy, if a flag is flown at half-staff, what other type of acknowledgement is specified?
Can fire departments within Clark County provide apparatus for funeral processions outside of their own department?
Can fire departments within Clark County provide apparatus for funeral processions outside of their own department?
What process must be followed if a special circumstance regarding flag/badge etiquette arises?
What process must be followed if a special circumstance regarding flag/badge etiquette arises?
Flashcards
Flag Display: Weather Considerations
Flag Display: Weather Considerations
Flying the flag of the United States of America during inclement weather or when damage may occur to it such as high winds is prohibited.
Flag Protocol: Positioning
Flag Protocol: Positioning
The Flag of the United States of America should always be flown higher than any other flag.
Flag Protocol: Hoisting Order
Flag Protocol: Hoisting Order
When multiple flags are being flown, the Flag of the United States of America is hoisted first and lowered last as a sign of respect.
Flag Protocol: Union Placement
Flag Protocol: Union Placement
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Flag Protocol: Respectful Handling
Flag Protocol: Respectful Handling
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Flag Protocol: Half-Staff
Flag Protocol: Half-Staff
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Flag Disposal: Respectful Practices
Flag Disposal: Respectful Practices
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Flag Respect: Overall Etiquette
Flag Respect: Overall Etiquette
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Line of Duty Death
Line of Duty Death
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Line of Duty Death - Your Department
Line of Duty Death - Your Department
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Line of Duty Death - Other Departments (Clark County)
Line of Duty Death - Other Departments (Clark County)
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Line of Duty Death - Retired Members (Clark County)
Line of Duty Death - Retired Members (Clark County)
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Line of Duty Death - Non Fire Service Personnel (Clark County)
Line of Duty Death - Non Fire Service Personnel (Clark County)
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Non-Line of Duty Death - Active Member, another Department (Clark County)
Non-Line of Duty Death - Active Member, another Department (Clark County)
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Non-Line of Duty Death - Retired Member (Clark County)
Non-Line of Duty Death - Retired Member (Clark County)
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Non-Line of Duty Death - Active Member, Your Department (Clark County)
Non-Line of Duty Death - Active Member, Your Department (Clark County)
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Badge Mourning Protocol - General
Badge Mourning Protocol - General
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Badge Mourning Protocol - Non-Line of Duty Death - Retired Member
Badge Mourning Protocol - Non-Line of Duty Death - Retired Member
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Badge Mourning Protocol - Line of Duty Death - Your Department
Badge Mourning Protocol - Line of Duty Death - Your Department
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Badge Mourning Protocol - Line of Duty Death - Other Departments (Clark County)
Badge Mourning Protocol - Line of Duty Death - Other Departments (Clark County)
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Badge Mourning Protocol - Line of Duty Death - Retired Member (Clark County)
Badge Mourning Protocol - Line of Duty Death - Retired Member (Clark County)
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Badge Mourning Protocol - Line of Duty Death - Non-Fire Service Personnel (Clark County)
Badge Mourning Protocol - Line of Duty Death - Non-Fire Service Personnel (Clark County)
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Study Notes
Flag and Badge Etiquette Procedures
- General Flag Procedures: Flags should be flown from sunrise to sunset, unless illuminated, in which case they can be flown 24 hours. Avoid flying flags during inclement weather.
- Height of Flags: The US flag must be flown higher than any other flag. If multiple flags are displayed on poles of the same height, the US flag goes on the right side. For example, when flags are on either side of a speaker, the American flag is on the speaker's right.
- Hoisting and Lowering: The US flag should be hoisted first and lowered last when multiple flags are flown. The US flag's union (blue field with stars) should always be in the upper left.
- Respect for Flags: Show respect to the US flag, never dipping it to another person or object. Other flags should be dipped in respect to the US flag.
- Flag Display Restrictions: Never display a flag with the union down, except in case of extreme emergency. A flag should never touch the ground or water.
- Disposal of Flags: Take down and respectfully fold inappropriate flags, and give them to a member of the honor guard for correct disposal.
Flag Procedures in Mourning (Half-Staff)
- How to Lower to Half-Staff: When lowering a flag to half-staff, hoist it briefly to the top before lowering it. If there's only one flagpole, only the US flag should be lowered to half-staff.
- Ordering of Lowering: The Fire Chief or designee determines when to lower flags to half-staff in case of a fire service member's death, following outlined policies.
Line of Duty Death Procedures
- Affected Fire Department: Flags at stations are lowered to half-staff from announcement to day after funeral, and badges are shrouded for 30 days. Apparatus and personnel provide services to the funeral.
- Other Clark County Fire Departments: Flags at stations and badges are similarly lowered to half-staff from the death announcement until one day after the funeral.
- Retired Members: Flags and badges are similarly treated from the announcement until one day after the funeral for retired members.
- Non-Fire Service Personnel: Flags and badges at stations are similarly lowered to half-staff from the announcement until one day after the funeral.
Non-Line of Duty Death Procedures
- Active Member, Your Department: Flags at all stations are lowered to half-staff from announcement until one day after the funeral; badges are shrouded similarly.
- Active Member, Another Department: Flags are lowered for the day of the funeral only; badges are shrouded for one day only.
- Inactive or Retired Member: Flags remain at full staff, badges are shrouded by personnel only attending the funeral.
Definitions
- Line of Duty Death means a death of a fire department member while on duty (or undergoing medical treatment for duty injuries). This also includes deaths during off-duty, but on-duty activity.
- Badge Shrouding: Badges are draped horizontally across the middle of the badge.
- Geographic Limitation: Lowering and shrouding of flags and badges are limited to Clark County deaths.
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Description
This quiz covers essential procedures regarding the etiquette of displaying flags and badges. It includes guidelines on flag height, hoisting, lowering, and showing respect to the US flag. Understanding these protocols is vital for proper flag handling and display.
