ODESSA FIRE / RESCUE

HONOR GUARD

OUR MISSION

“It is the mission of the Odessa Fire Rescue Honor Guard to be ambassadors of our

profession and represent the department as a highly disciplined team serving with honor at public relation events, ceremonial functions,

and with respect and dignity at funeral services.”

PROTECTING

HONORING

THE TRADITION

THE PROFFESION

OUR MOTO

OUR STRUCTURE

• Para-military structure• Commander of the

Guard• Captain of the Guard• Sergeant of the

Guard• Guide• 2 Squad leaders• 9 Guardsmen

• Established in 2002• 9 man roster• 12 man roster

• Currently have a 15 member roster

• Selected from suppression, FMO, and admin

ABOUT US

CANIDATE REQUIREMENTS• Must be in good standing within the Department with no

pending disciplinary actions or past disciplinary actions within a Three (3) year period.

• A minimum of 6 months within the Department

• Meet the departments grooming standards

• Capable of maintaining appearance and bearing

• Capable of demonstrating discipline and attention to detail

• Provide a letter of recommendation from the candidates immediate supervisor and or BC

• Be sponsored by a current non-ranking guard member.

• Meet all previously listed requirements

• Oral board• Personal appearance• Tact/bearing• Sincerity

• Conditional offer from Commander of the Guard

• 6 months probationary period

• Meet all probationary requirements

• Sign a two year contract• “Patched in”

SELECTION PROCESS

• Minimum attendance requirements• Meet once a month on the second Tuesday from 18:00-20:00

• Uniform inspections• Meets training requirements

• Basic drill• Flag folding• Color presentation• 2 mile unit fun run• Manual of arms• Casket bearing• Squad leader / guide challenge

MEMBER REQUIREMENTS

• Public Education opportunities• Recruitment• Color Guard presentations

• TTUHSC Graduations• Football games• Rock Hounds games• Parades• City functions• Memorials• PB Honor Flight• United Way Annual Banquet

• Funerals• Assist in custom and courtesy

education throughout the department

FUNCTION

FUNERALS• Strict protocol

• 33 page protocol outlining customs and courtesies• Line of Duty• Non line of duty• Retired

• Guard Preparation• Flag folding• Bell ceremony• Casket watch• Pallbearers• Family escorts

• It’s the little things• A patch• We never turn our back• LODD preparation

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