Fire Service Honor Guards

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This group is for the exchange of information and ideas among Honor Guard members and Commanders
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  • Pride / Honor / Tradition / Public Relations

    "Tradition" …….In the late 1800's, early 1900's, when the Irish immigrated to the United States, the only jobs the Irish could get were the dangerous jobs that no one else wanted (Police / Firefighter) This is why traditionally, over the years - there have been groups of uniformed personnel of both…

    By John Fischer

    Jul 2, 2014

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  • Honor Guard vs Sunglasses

    Do any of you use or allow your people to use sun glasses during summer time activities such as marching in a parade? If you do, are they standardized. What model/type are they. Sunglasses are obviously not acceptable in all situation but are they acceptable for some?Monty R. Moonco…

    By monty moon

    Jun 29, 2008

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  • Fire Service Funeral Practices

    I just posted a new blog on this subject and posed the question:Should we should take the same attitude the military does: once a firefighter - always a firefighter - regardless of how they die - and all entitled to the same honors as the next guy - or should something special be reserved for true…

    By Tiger Schmittendorf

    Mar 22, 2008

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