WISSAHICKON FIRE COMPANY

      HONOR GUARD POLICIES

Formed FEBRUARY 2004

MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of the Wissahickon Fire Company Honor Guard is to provide distinguished representation of our organization at any event in which we participate. We are, and will remain committed to the standards we have established and a commitment to excellence will be conveyed at all times.

ESTABLISHMENT: The Honor Guard is a team of individuals selected from willing and able members of the Wissahickon Fire Company. As representatives of the company, Honor Guard members shall adhere to all rules, regulations, and policies of the company while participating in any function. Honor Guard members shall also be required to conform to the rules and regulations established specifically for the team as outlined below. Due to the nature of the team and what it stands for, regulations may be more stringent than those placed on other members of the organization.

 The Wissahickon Fire Company Honor Guard is a team that trains together to provide both Color Guard and Honor Guard services. Teamwork and uniformity is of major importance to the success of the Honor guard. For this reason attendance at meetings and practices is essential. Participation in the Honor Guard is voluntary, but active members can be removed from the team for lack of participation, and for violations of the Honor Guard or Company rules and regulations or policies.