Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois Honor Guard

 

Church Coordinator

I.    The Church Coordinator has the primary responsibility of coordinating all 
       of the activities and ceremonies at the church.  Additional duties include:
        A.    Attending the Coordination meeting and determining the following
                from the Event Coordinator and Family Liaison Coordinator:
                1)    Tentative scheduling;
                2)    Location of church;
                3)    Clergy to be used, including F.D. chaplain;
                4)    Scripture to be read and readers;
                5)    What ceremonial items and services are being requested by
                        family (e.g., last alarm bell service);
                6)    Musical arrangements to be used (i.e., Battle Hymn of the Republic).
                7)    Special musical arrangements;
                8)    Who will deliver eulogy;
                9)    Consider ushers.
        B.    Contact Procession Coordinator and coordinate vehicle staging of procession.
        C.    Make seating arrangements for those attending church services.  Dedicated
                seating should be provided for:
                1)    Pall bearers;
                2)    Honor Guard;
                3)    Uniformed personnel.
        D.    Consider formations and coordinate same during arrival and removal of
                casket from church.  Review AFFI commands for formations and issue
                them where appropriate.
        E.    Obtain floor plan of church and church grounds for debriefing.
        F.    Medical personnel.