When to put up & when to take down fire dept.

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There seems to be different opinions on this and i can't get the correct...

There seems to be different opinions on this and I can't get the correct
answer.

I know the flag is put up at dawn and taken down at dusk, but, I'm
looking for a specific time such as 7am to 7 pm. We have four Fire
Stations and this is done at different times although a memo was issued
to put the Flag up at 7 am and take it down at 6 pm. Due to day light
savings time I want to add an hour and make it 7 pm.

An answer would be appriciated.

Robert Masson
Deputy Chief, Admin.

[sarahw]

Hi, Robert,

This is a great question. The U.S. Flag Code (section 174, to be precise) only states that the flag should be flown from sunup to sundown. It does not indicate a specific time frame.

Also, all-weather flags can be flown 24 hours a day, so long as they are constantly illuminated.

It would certainly be appropriate to change your time for taking down the flag during daylight-saving time. Just remember to keep an eye it when it starts getting dark earlier in the fall--don't leave your flag up in the dark.

Sarah