What is the flag made from?
This flag is built from real decommissioned 5-inch supply line fire hose - the same hose used hydrant-to-engine on real calls. The Extra Large size makes the recycled hose texture, color variation, and ladder company markings the main visual story. The backing is super-thick 30oz cotton canvas and the edges are wrapped in 1-inch MilSpec coyote binding.
What are the dimensions?
The Extra Large flag measures 42 inches by 52 inches - significantly bigger than the standard 24x42. It is an oversized statement piece designed to anchor a large wall in a great room, gym, firehouse, garage, or commercial space.
How do I mount it?
The flag comes ready to hang with four solid brass grommets - one in each corner of the field. Hang it with nails, screws, or hooks on any wall. The 30oz cotton canvas backing keeps it stable and flat against the surface.
Will my flag have unique markings on it?
Yes, and that is part of the story. Each piece of hose has a service history - faint paint marks, ladder company numbers, hydrant scuffs, soot, or sun fade. We do not scrub those off. Your flag will look like the photos in spirit, but the exact wear patterns will be unique to your piece. No two flags are identical.
Which American Flag is right for me?
Every flag is real decommissioned 5-inch fire hose, handcrafted in Cape Coral, FL. The differences come down to the design, the binding, and the size. Here is the full lineup so you can pick the right one:
Classic Fire Hose - $249, 24x42, coyote border.
Extra Large Fire Hose (this product) - $299, bigger statement piece.
Thin Red Line - $249, fire service tribute.
Thin Blue Line - $249, law enforcement tribute.
Second Amendment - $249, constitutional theme.
Vintage - $249, aged aesthetic.
Arid Border - $249, desert-tone binding.
Betsy Ross - $249, historic 13-star.
How is it constructed for durability?
Three layers of overbuild, scaled up for the bigger format. First, the hose itself is rated for fireground use. Second, the super-thick 30oz cotton canvas backing gives this larger panel the structure it needs to hang flat without sagging. Third, the 1-inch MilSpec coyote binding wraps every edge to stop fraying. Brass grommets at all four corners (and a middle one) keep it secure at this size. Hand-cut, glued, and sewn in our Cape Coral workshop.
How long does shipping take?
Most orders ship within 1-2 business days from our Cape Coral, FL workshop. Standard US shipping is free on orders over $99. Once it leaves us you will get a tracking number by email.
Can I return it?
Yes. We offer a 30 day return policy on unused, undamaged flags. If it does not work in your space, send it back and we will make it right.
Where is it made?
Every flag is handcrafted in our Cape Coral, Florida workshop. Recycled Firefighter was founded by an active-duty firefighter, and the entire crew cuts, glues, and sews every flag in-house. 100% made in USA.