{"id":503486,"date":"2021-10-29T21:05:17","date_gmt":"2021-10-30T01:05:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/?p=503486"},"modified":"2021-10-29T21:10:36","modified_gmt":"2021-10-30T01:10:36","slug":"what-does-the-thin-red-line-really-mean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/what-does-the-thin-red-line-really-mean\/","title":{"rendered":"What Does the Thin Red Line REALLY Mean?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When we say the words thin red line, we bet the first thing that comes to mind is the movie starring Woody Harrelson, Adrien Brody, Sean Penn, and George Clooney, right? Yet some American flags are decorated not with alternating red and white stripes, but one red stripe only. What does this mean?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/What-does-the-thin-red-line-really-mean.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-503487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/What-does-the-thin-red-line-really-mean.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/What-does-the-thin-red-line-really-mean-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>American flags with a thin red line honor fallen or injured firefighters and the sacrifices they\u2019ve made. The alteration to the flag is meant as nothing but a sign of respect, but others have taken it differently, which can make the thin red line a controversial topic with some people.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you still have questions about American flags sporting the thin red line, you won\u2019t by the time you\u2019re done reading this article. Ahead, we\u2019ll talk further about what the thin red line really means as well as whether it\u2019s disrespectful.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6615a9bca9214\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6615a9bca9214\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/what-does-the-thin-red-line-really-mean\/#What_Does_the_Thin_Red_Line_on_the_American_Flag_Refer_To\" title=\"What Does the Thin Red Line on the American Flag Refer To?\">What Does the Thin Red Line on the American Flag Refer To?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/what-does-the-thin-red-line-really-mean\/#Is_the_Thin_Red_Line_Flag_Disrespectful\" title=\"Is the Thin Red Line Flag Disrespectful?&nbsp;\">Is the Thin Red Line Flag Disrespectful?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/what-does-the-thin-red-line-really-mean\/#What_Does_a_Thin_Yellow_Line_Mean_How_About_a_Thin_Gray_Line\" title=\"What Does a Thin Yellow Line Mean? How About a Thin Gray Line?\">What Does a Thin Yellow Line Mean? How About a Thin Gray Line?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/what-does-the-thin-red-line-really-mean\/#How_Can_You_Show_Your_Support_of_Firefighters_with_the_Thin_Red_Line_Flag\" title=\"How Can You Show Your Support of Firefighters with the Thin Red Line Flag?\">How Can You Show Your Support of Firefighters with the Thin Red Line Flag?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_the_Thin_Red_Line_on_the_American_Flag_Refer_To\"><\/span><strong>What Does the Thin Red Line on the American Flag Refer To?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Long before 1998 when <em>The Thin Red Line <\/em>was released in theaters, that term had already been in the vernacular. The original usage of the term in the 19<sup>th<\/sup> century was more in-tune with the movie\u2019s plot: war.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The British Empire in 1854 and their 93<sup>rd<\/sup> Sutherland Highlanders Unit were embroiled in the Battle of Balaclava, which was a part of the broader Crimean War. When the military forces staved off the enemy with very little distance between them, a creative reporter came up with a descriptive term that eventually morphed into the thin red line.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re sure you\u2019re wondering right now what the heck all that has to do with firefighting. We\u2019re getting to that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But before we can, we have to explain the thin blue line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The thin blue line is a version of the American flag that features a blue base with 50 stars. Instead of 13 alternating white and red stripes though, one of the stripes is eye-catching blue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The blue is in support of policemen, who often wear blue uniforms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Borne from the thin blue line is the thin red line, which now doesn\u2019t refer to war at all but is instead another variation of the US flag. Rather than a blue line under the block of stars, this flag has a red line instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/fallen-firefighter.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-503488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/fallen-firefighter.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/fallen-firefighter-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We know what you\u2019re going to say: okay, but all American flags have red lines. That\u2019s why most red-line flags are grayscale so the red line stands out even more distinctively.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for what it represents, the thin red line is in support of firefighters, especially those we\u2019ve lost in the line of duty.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_Thin_Red_Line_Flag_Disrespectful\"><\/span><strong>Is the Thin Red Line Flag Disrespectful?&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Variations on the American flag are worth talking about more now than perhaps ever. After all, in the 2010s, the Blue Lives Matter movement began in support of NYPD police officers, which appropriated the thin blue line.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We live in a time where opinions towards police are very divisive, although that\u2019s not so much the case with firefighters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why you might be surprised to learn that many people do view the thin red line flag as disrespectful to our country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not necessarily that everyone who shares this opinion knows the meaning of the thin red line. They just see that an American flag has been altered from its original red, white, and blue colors with 13 white and red stripes. To them, it\u2019s a desecration of the flag, as the American flag is supposed to represent something sacred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Others know what the thin red line (and the thin blue line, for that matter) mean. Even though they might support the intention behind the thin red line, they can\u2019t support the perceived desecration of the American flag.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter your take on whether the thin red line is simply a variation of the American flag or an unacceptable desecration, there is a very viable concern that the thin red line could go in the same direction as the thin blue line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some worry that the thin red line could be taken in much the same context since it has a similar meaning to the thin blue line. This just amplifies the controversy.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_a_Thin_Yellow_Line_Mean_How_About_a_Thin_Gray_Line\"><\/span><strong>What Does a Thin Yellow Line Mean? How About a Thin Gray Line?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Interestingly, it\u2019s not only firefighters and policemen who have modified the American flag in support of their fallen brothers and sisters. Across related industries, you\u2019ll see flags with central lines in a whole assortment of colors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, there\u2019s the thin yellow line. A grayscale flag with a bright yellow line in the center is in support of dispatchers. The color might be gold rather than yellow, but the meaning is still the same.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/thin-red-line-flag.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-503489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/thin-red-line-flag.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/thin-red-line-flag-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you see a flag with all white stripes except for one central gray stripe, this design supports corrections officers. A flag with gray stripes and only one white stripe is an ode to emergency medical services or EMS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A thin green line is to honor the military while a thin orange line on the American flag is for search and rescue professionals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compared to flags with a thin red line and especially with a thin blue line, you\u2019re a lot less likely to see American flags in these other colors. However, they do exist, and all for the same harmless reason as flags with a thin red line.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_You_Show_Your_Support_of_Firefighters_with_the_Thin_Red_Line_Flag\"><\/span><strong>How Can You Show Your Support of Firefighters with the Thin Red Line Flag?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t mind the thin red line flag as an emblem of the hard work and the many sacrifices your local fire department has made and continues to make so your town or city can be safe and happy. You\u2019d like to show your support, but how?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some avenues to consider.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Display the Flag on Your Property&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find thin red line flags almost anywhere you search online. Wave the flag proudly on your property. As you drive by your local <a href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/fire-department-ranks-and-structure-a-complete-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fire department<\/a>, you\u2019ll be heartened to see they\u2019re doing the same. And who knows, your bold statement could inspire some shy neighbors to put out their thin red line flags as well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wear It on Your Clothes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t only have to show your firefighter pride with a thin red line American flag. You can also purchase clothing of all sorts that features the stars and stripes with that one red line proudly displayed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spread Awareness in Your Neighborhood&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More than likely, not everyone in your city or town knows what the thin red line on the American flag represents. Take the chance when you can to educate people in your life on what the flag represents. Many of them who might have taken offense to the thin red line flag will probably have a softer stance.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Donate to a Firefighting Organization&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019d rather show a quieter sign of support, you can always donate to firefighting and fire responder charities and organizations. Here are some charities you might consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firehero.org\/\">National Fallen Firefighters Foundation<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/learyfirefighters.org\/\">The Leary Firefighters Foundation<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/1strcf.org\/\">First Responders Children\u2019s Foundation<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.responderrescue.org\/\">Responder Rescue<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/searchdogfoundation.org\/\">National Disaster Search Dog Foundation<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you can donate only a small amount of money or a more significant quantity, any of these charitable organizations would be grateful to receive your donation! It will make a major difference in the lives of active and retired firefighters, their families, and their communities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, the thin red line is more than a movie, it\u2019s a show of support for fallen firefighters. Although the thin red line is mired in controversy since it\u2019s a modification of the American flag, others see it for what it is: a sign of respect, not of desecration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you understand the meaning of the thin red line, you too can better support firefighters!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When we say the words thin red line, we bet the first thing that comes to mind &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"What Does the Thin Red Line REALLY Mean?\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/what-does-the-thin-red-line-really-mean\/#more-503486\" aria-label=\"Read more about What Does the Thin Red Line REALLY Mean?\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":503487,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What Does the Thin Red Line REALLY Mean? 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