Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois Honor Guard

 

Honor Guard Guidelines

Mission Statement

The Mission of the AFFI Honor Guard shall be:

A.    Promote the Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois, the Locals therein, and 
        the fire service as a whole, to the public, in a positive and proper fashion.

B.     Provide, as a line of duty death benefit, dignified, honorable services for 
        fallen AFFI members, their surviving family members, and union brothers
        and sisters through organization of and participation in funeral and 
        memorial services.

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction

  2. Preparatory considerations

  3. Union Local Responsibilities 

  4. Department/Management Responsibilities

  5. AFFI Honor Guard Procedures for Notification of Members for Line of Duty Death Ceremonies

  6. Event Coordinator Responsibilities

  7. Family Liaison

  8. Funeral Home Coordinator

  9. Procession Coordinator

  10. Church Coordinator

  11. Cemetery Coordinator  

  12. Conclusion

  13. Drill and Ceremony Objectives-Terms

  14. Drill Commands- Movements

  15. Position of Attention

  16. Parade Rest

  17. Stand At/Ease, Rest, Salutes, Order Arms

  18. Forward March and halt, Cover, Change Step, March to the Rear, Half Step

  19. To Form a Formation, Slight Change of Direction, To Change Direction

  20. Face to the Left (Right), Face to the Rear, Dress Right

  21. March Other Than At Attention, Flanking movements

  22. Pike Poles

  23. Posting Colors

  24. Flag Etiquette

  25. Folding the Colors

  26. Commands

  27. Movements

  28. Casket Management

  29. Casket Guard Procedures

  30. Axe Movements