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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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