Special Services

Honor Guard

The mission of the Hendersonville Honor Guard is to provide honor, dignity, and respect for our fallen brothers and sisters of the fire service and their families. To respect and represent the flags with pride and integrity, while maintaining a commitment to the traditions of the fire service.

The Hendersonville Honor Guard currently has eleven members. All members are previous or current military and strive to hold to that standard. Some of our members have attended the National Honor Guard Academy. It is a weeklong training academy that covers drills, ceremonies, flag etiquette, funeral planning, and the history and traditions of the fire service. Monthly training is held to keep drill movements crisp and sharp.

The Honor Guard has established an action plan, in conjunction with our department Chaplains, that covers all the ceremonial activities and most family needs for fire department funeral services so nothing is overlooked. In addition to the funeral services, the Hendersonville Honor Guard participates in memorial services, posts Colors at special events, and marches in parades.