USPS to Lower Flags for Fallen Firefighters on May 4
In observance of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service, all Postal Service facilities open on Sunday, May 4, should fly the U.S. flag at half-staff.
Facilities that fly the flag continuously but are closed on Sundays should lower the flag to half-staff at the close of business on Saturday, May 3, and return it to full staff the next time the facility opens.
Flag Protocol Reminder:
To lower the flag to half-staff:
- First, raise the flag briskly to the peak, then lower it slowly to the half-staff position.
- Before lowering the flag for the day, raise it again to the peak.
For more information, refer to the USPS Administrative Support Manual for flag display and maintenance guidelines.
