“The meaning of the Thin Red Line of Courage”
As firefighters
are periled, they place their lives second
to those they protect. They are forced to
face their own fears and grasp for every ounce
of courage to perform the necessary task. “The Thin Red Line of
Courage” represents the last ounce of courage firefighters find deep in their
blood to conquer their darkest fears in order to save and protect life and
property. The firefighters from the Apex Volunteer Fire Department designed and
developed the “The Thin Red Line of Courage” in
1999. Today, it is displayed to show respect for
firefighters injured and killed in the line of
duty.