Supporting Our First Responders

Supporting Our First Responders

Posted by Hayley Adams on Mar 24th 2022

This month, the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus in Wimberley, TX hosted the Emergency Responder Appreciation Lunch (ERAL), and our Eagle Mountain Flag and Flagpole family had the privilege of being a part of it and donated our First Responders t-shirts. Through the efforts of The Knights of Columbus, they were able to feed well over 120 Emergency Responders and others from all over the county! It was the Knights’ way of saying thank you to all the folks who take care of our community in the Wimberley Valley.

             

In recent years the Thin Line style flags have risen to popularity, starting with the Thin Blue Line flag. The eye-catching black and white American flag with a thin colored line running across it is a beautiful way to support the everyday heroes in our community. The colored stripe symbolizes the thin line between the public and the danger they hold at bay.

In addition to the police, there are other public service branches that have adopted thin line colors of their own. Flying a thin line flag shows support for the associated service branch. Here is a simple breakdown of what each color thin line represents.

The Thin Blue Line

One of the most popular flags is the Thin Blue Line flag which, represents Police Officers. Currently, there are over 900,000sworn Police Officers serving in America today. The Thin Blue Line honors all those who serve in law enforcement, including Sheriffs, University Police, SWAT Officers, and K-9 Officers.

The Thin Red Line

The Thin Red Line represents Firefighters. Currently, there are over 1,134,000Firefighters serving in America today. The Thin Red Line honors all those who serve in fire protection, including state and federal government firefighters, volunteer firefighters, and private department firefighters.

MoreThin Line Flags

Outside of the blue and red line, there are several more first responder branches that you can support!

  • The Thin Green Line represents Border Patrol Agents.
  • The Thin White Line represents EMS Officials.
  • The Thin Yellow Line represents Dispatchers.
  • The Thin Gray Line represents Correctional Officers.

Flying Your Thin Line Flag

If you are looking to fly your Thin Line flag at home, we recommend using the Telescoping Flagpole. With its simple installation, easy upkeep, and beautiful appearance, it’s a must have for any homeowner!

If you have any questions or you’re interested in supporting our brave first responders, be sure to contact us and shop all of our First Responders Flags today!