Houston Fire Department Honor Guard

Houston Fire Department Honor Guard The Official page of the HFD Honor Guard. *This is not an official site for the Houston Fire Department. We are a 501 C-3 organization.
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Honor Guard Commander- Oscar Pedaza
Assistant HG Commander- Carlos Pascualli
HG Emeritus- Lary Batiste he Houston Fire Department, like most other departments, has always been rich with tradition. We have always rallied around and paid respect to our Line of Duty Deaths (LODD). Where we have fallen short was honoring our retirees. These members of our department that have completed their service

to the citizens and gone on to enjoy hobbies, travel or take on another career. Some have had disabling permanent injuries that have forced them to leave HFD before they were ready. To the best of our knowledge, the HFD Honor Guard evolved from the Houston Fire Department American Veterans Post #74. The HFD Am-Vet Post was formed in October 1985 by Roger Anderson. Mayor Kathy Whitmire signed a proclamation later that year, formally recognizing the HFD Am-Vet Post as the official Honor Guard Unit for the Houston Fire Department. The first function of the honor guard was to present colors at the Veterans National Cemetery in Houston on Veterans Day 1985. The unit continued to perform honor guard duties until 1992 when Fire Chief Eddie Corral reorganized the unit into the Houston Fire Department Honor Guard. The HFD Honor Guard will perform at Line of Duty Deaths, Active Firefighter and Retiree funerals. In addition, the guard will perform at numerous functions such as Cadet Graduations, Fire Station Grand Openings & Dedications, Fire Fest, Parades, Trail Blazers, Promotions Ceremonies and the Mayoral Inauguration.

Thank you U of H for inviting HFD Honor Guard to present the colors for the opening ceremony of the Sweet 16 NCAA Tourna...
03/27/2026

Thank you U of H for inviting HFD Honor Guard to present the colors for the opening ceremony of the Sweet 16 NCAA Tournament! Thank you Hector Giron! Go Coogs!

Over the last few days HFD Honor Guard assisted and helped train HG members from various agencies to pay respect for FBC...
03/07/2026

Over the last few days HFD Honor Guard assisted and helped train HG members from various agencies to pay respect for FBCSO LODD Deputy Kenneth Lewis. Thank you FBCSO for letting us be a part of this, it was an honor. Godspeed brother!

Busy weekend for our HG! Thank you John and Debbie Drummer for having us open up for you. Thank you Mr Stone from Champi...
03/02/2026

Busy weekend for our HG! Thank you John and Debbie Drummer for having us open up for you. Thank you Mr Stone from Championship BBQ Cookers for presenting at your events as well. We also presented a flag to newly retired HFD Ff Anthony Abbott, congratulations!

Today HG Commander Pedraza and AHG Commander Pascualli honored King Davis with an HG challenge coin. He was honored for ...
02/19/2026

Today HG Commander Pedraza and AHG Commander Pascualli honored King Davis with an HG challenge coin. He was honored for his commitment and passion he exhibits when he performs the farewell messages for our fallen. Each message is broadcasted from OEC across the deptartment when one of our members pass. Honor Guard and the families of our fallen appreciate you brother! Thank you!

Today Class 2026A graduated from the HFD Honor Guard Academy. 17 members from 8 different agencies received their certif...
01/31/2026

Today Class 2026A graduated from the HFD Honor Guard Academy. 17 members from 8 different agencies received their certificates. Congrats class 2026A!

The Houston Fire Department Honor Guard has successfully completed another Honor Guard Academy, one of only two programs of its kind in the entire country.Cl...

Please help support the Houston Fire Dept Honor Guard!
01/21/2026

Please help support the Houston Fire Dept Honor Guard!

HFD and HPD Honor Guard for MLK parade!
01/20/2026

HFD and HPD Honor Guard for MLK parade!

Set your calendars and come support the Houston Fire Dept Honor Guard!
11/04/2025

Set your calendars and come support the Houston Fire Dept Honor Guard!

A legacy in tradition! The HFD Honor Guard is officially part of the HFD museum!
11/04/2025

A legacy in tradition! The HFD Honor Guard is officially part of the HFD museum!

It’s coming up fast! Spots are limited, reserve a spot and learn to Honor the Fallen!
10/23/2025

It’s coming up fast! Spots are limited, reserve a spot and learn to Honor the Fallen!

10/07/2025

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HFD Honor Guard , P. O. Box5, Texas 77259
Houston, TX
59030

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The Houston Fire Department, like most other departments, has always been rich with tradition. We have always rallied around and paid respect to our Line of Duty Deaths (LODD). Where we have fallen short was honoring our retirees. These members of our department that have completed their service to the citizens and gone on to enjoy hobbies, travel or take on another career. Some have had disabling permanent injuries that have forced them to leave HFD before they were ready. To the best of our knowledge, the HFD Honor Guard evolved from the Houston Fire Department American Veterans Post #74. The HFD Am-Vet Post was formed in October 1985 by Roger Anderson. Mayor Kathy Whitmire signed a proclamation later that year, formally recognizing the HFD Am-Vet Post as the official Honor Guard Unit for the Houston Fire Department. The first function of the honor guard was to present colors at the Veterans National Cemetery in Houston on Veterans Day 1985. The unit continued to perform honor guard duties until 1992 when Fire Chief Eddie Corral reorganized the unit into the Houston Fire Department Honor Guard. The HFD Honor Guard will perform at Line of Duty Deaths, Active Firefighter and Retiree funerals. In addition, the guard will perform at numerous functions such as Cadet Graduations, Fire Station Grand Openings & Dedications, Fire Fest, Parades, Trail Blazers, Promotions Ceremonies and the Mayoral Inauguration.