


It's Flag Day! Did you know the current American flag was designed by a high school student from Lancaster, Ohio, named Bob G. Heft? Even though Bob’s history teacher gave him a “B-” for not knowing how many states the Union had, Bob submitted his design to the White House (unprompted) in anticipation of Hawaii and Alaska joining the Union. To his surprise, President Eisenhower called him! Today, it’s Bob Heft’s 1958 design—showing 50 stars in a field that included five rows of six stars and four rows of five stars—which is now our 50-star American flag (and history teacher changed his grade to an “A”!).
Check out today's eBlast, featuring one of our newest vendor partners, Suppressall - Aerosol Fire Protection!
Safety Stand Down 2026 takes place June 14-20 with the theme Firefighter FITNESS: Fit to Serve, Fit for Life. Each day during Safety Stand Down is dedicated to a specific focus area that aligns with this year’s theme.
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Also, this Flag Day has the added distinction of sharing the day with the Army's 250th Anniversary!
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Sunday: Foundations of Firefighter Fitness
Firefighting places unique physical demands on the body that cannot be met by general fitness alone. This day focuses on the foundational principles of functional fitness that support performance, reduce injury risk, and promote long-term health – strength, endurance, movement quality, and recovery built for the job, not the gym.
safetystanddown.org/planning/safety-stand-down-2026-planning/#daily-topics
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