Honor Guard

The Orlando Fire department Honor Guard was formed in October 1997. Its first official event was the Bookhardt Memorial Service on December 2, 1997, located at 42 W. Central Boulevard.

The Honor Guard was formed as a Special Team to properly honor any member of the Orlando Fire Department killed in the Line of Duty. Since that time, the Honor Guard has become a valuable public relations tool for the City of Orlando and a goodwill ambassador for the Orlando Fire Department. The Honor Guard has represented the City of Orlando at Firefighters funerals and memorials throughout the country, from New York City to Houston and all across Florida. The Honor Guard escorted Governor Jeb Bush on two occasions, as well as the Mayor of New York City. The Honor Guard has opened many ceremonies and conventions throughout the City of Orlando and Central Florida area by presenting the Colors.

The Honor Guard has participated in numerous Honor Guard Competitions and has won:

  • First Place in "The Central Florida Fire & Police Honor Guard Competition" in 2001, with Lt. Ian Davis winning the "Commander Award",

  • First Place in "The Fire Rescue East Regional National Honor Guard Competition" in 2001, with Lt. Ian Davis winning the "Commander Award",

  • Third Place in "The Fire Rescue East Regional National Honor Guard Competition" 2000, with Lt. James Hill winning the "Commander Award".

The Honor Guard took a lead role in organizing the "first of its kind" Honor Guard Academy for the State of Florida fire departments, held at the Florida State Fire College in Ocala. The platoon (which took top honors) was led by Lt. Daniel Fleming and the "Top Gun" instructor was Lt. James Hill.

The Orlando Fire Department Honor Guard is led by:                                                

  • District Chief Daniel Fleming - Commander

  • District Chief Ian Davis - Commander

  • District Chief Mike Droege - Liaison Officer

  • Eng. Robert Markward - Supply Officer

  • FF Tina Collyer - Platoon Leader

    Squad 1
     

  • Lt. Mitch Peavey - Squad Leader

  • Eng. Creed McClelland

  • Lt. Matt Negedly

  • Eng. James Bollinger

  • Eng. Frank Rodriquez

  • FF Phil Chase

  • FF Aaron Rhodes                              

       

             Squad 2

  • Lt. Anthony Avila

  • FF Neal Healy

  • FF Anthony Williams

  • FF Andy Coutu

  • FF Ryan Pappas

  • FF Dean Dukat

  • FF Collette Bates

  • FF Frank Hair

Flags carried - U.S., State of Florida, City of Orlando & Orlando Fire Dept.