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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. ”

OUR MOTO PROTECTING THE TRADITION HONORING THE PROFFESION

OUR STRUCTURE • Para-military structure • Commander of the Guard • Captain of the Guard • Sergeant of the Guard • Guide • 2 Squad leaders • 9 Guardsmen

ABOUT US • Established in 2002 • 9 man roster • 12 man roster • Currently have a 15 member roster • Selected from suppression, FMO, and admin

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.

SELECTION PROCESS • 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”

MEMBER REQUIREMENTS • 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

FUNCTION • 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

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 •