Use and Display of the U.S. Flag PDF

Procedure New Lenox Fire Protection District 106 Procedures Manual Use and Display of the U.S. Flag 106.1 PURPOSE It is the policy of the New Lenox Fire Protection District to correctly honor the United Sta...

Procedure New Lenox Fire Protection District 106 Procedures Manual Use and Display of the U.S. Flag 106.1 PURPOSE It is the policy of the New Lenox Fire Protection District to correctly honor the United States flag and ensure a standard for flag display on District property. The New Lenox Fire Protection District shall comply with national state protocols for flag display and etiquette. Reference 4 U.S.C. 1 and 36 U.S.C 10 106.2 GUIDELINE Time and Occasions for Display o It is universal custom to display the flag only from sunrise to sunset on buildings and on stationary flagstaffs in the open. However, when a patriotic effect is desired, the flag may be displayed twenty-four hours a day if properly illuminated during the hours of darkness. o The flag should not be displayed on days when the weather is inclement, except when an all weather flag is displayed. o The flag should be displayed on all days. o The flag should be hoisted briskly and lowered ceremoniously. Respect for Flag o No disrespect should be shown to the flag of the United States of America o The flag should never touch anything beneath it, such as the ground, the floor, water, or merchandise. o The flag should never be fastened, displayed, used, or stored in such a manner as to permit to be easily torn, soiled, or damage in any way. (i.e. attached/fastened to fire apparatus) o When the flag it is in such a condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display it should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning. Flags in this condition will be turned over to either the New Lenox VFW or American Legion so it can be properly destroyed. 106.2.1 HALF-STAFF Flags shall be flown at half-staff when prescribed by the President of the United States for day of national mourning, by the Governor of the State of Illinois, or when prescribed the Fire Chief of the New Lenox Fire Protection District. On Memorial Day, the flags is flown at half-staff until 12:00 noon, and raised to the peak for the remainder of the day. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/12/14, All Rights Reserved. Use and Display of the U.S. Flag - 1 Published with permission by New Lenox Fire Protection District  New Lenox Fire Protection District Procedures Manual Use and Display of the U.S. Flag The Fire Chief or his designee shall instruct the stations to lower the flag to half-staff and duration period for flying the lowered flag. In the event that two flag are being flown on the same staff. The second flag will be removed prior the lowering of the U.S. flag. Once the second flag is removed or only the U.S. flag is flown; the flag, when flown at half-staff, should be first hoisted to the peak for an instant and then lowered to the half-staff position. The flag should be again raised to the peak before it is lowered for the day if applicable. 106.2.2 ADDITIONAL FLAGS One additional flag may be flown below the U.S. flag. The flag must be a size smaller then the U.S. flag being flown. (i.e. Illinois State flag, POW flag, or any flag approved by the Fire Chief) Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/12/14, All Rights Reserved. Use and Display of the U.S. Flag - 2 Published with permission by New Lenox Fire Protection District