1) When was the OCFA Honor Guard established?
In 1992, as an all-volunteer unit to provide honors to our fallen and for ceremonies.

2) What is the purpose of the OCFA Honor Guard?
Promoting the pride, honor and rich traditions of the fires service within the OCFA. Representing the best of the OCFA through our presence, we provide structure with procedures and protocols at ceremonies, memorials and funerals within our agency and for outside organizations.

3) Who can join? 
Membership is open to all professional members of the OCFA.

 

4) How do you join?

The membership process includes:
A. Recruitment
B. Application
C. Interview process
D. Assessment of commitment to volunteerism

E. Assessment of ability/willingness to attend the monthly meeting

5) Who commands the unit?
There is no "rank" in the unit. For administrative purposes, we have a Chairman, 1st and 2nd Vice Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer and a Training Officer.  

 

6) What events will the OCFA Honor Guard participate in?
A. OCFA special events
B. Outside agency events
C. Partner cities
D. Events at the request of the Chief

7) What events has the OCFA Honor Guard participated in?
Annually we attend the fallen firefighter memorials at the National Fire Academy in Maryland, the IAFF in Colorado, the state in Sacramento and the County memorial. Additionally, we participate in the USS Midway in San Diego and at Angel games.  

  
8) Where does donated money go?

 

 

9) Who do we contact to request participation of the OCFA Honor Guard at an event?