What is inside a military flag pole truck?

Inside a military flag pole truck you will find many different things, most of which are related to the raising, lowering and proper flying of the flag of the United States. Here is a list of the most common items you will find inside such a truck:

- Several full-sized American flags ready for replacement.

- 2-3 extra halyards - the thick rope used to hoist flags higher up the flagpole

- First aid kits

- Fire Extinguishers

- Tool box containing assorted tools like hammers, screwdrivers and wrenches

- Flagpole sections ready to be added onto flagpoles that are too short

- Extra hardware like shackles, bolts and nuts, pins and snap-hooks

- Small ladder(s)

- Fuel/Gas cans - for both emergency vehicles as well as small equipment

- Small trailer for use in transport

- Safety Cones

- Flagpole lubricant - used when raising or lowering flags manually