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.

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.

In my 7th year of retirement, I am still serving as the HG Bugler
09/09/2026

In my 7th year of retirement, I am still serving as the HG Bugler

08/13/2026
The Houston Fire Dept Honor Guard would like to give a special thank you to Dignity Funeral Homes for their support and ...
08/08/2026

The Houston Fire Dept Honor Guard would like to give a special thank you to Dignity Funeral Homes for their support and generous donation! Dignity helps our HG and our academy by setting up mock funerals and letting us utilize their facilities. They sponsor breakfast and lunch for our members during our class. Your support is 2nd to none! Thank you!

Yesterday, the Houston Fire Dept Honor Guard completed the 3rd Honor Guard academy! Class 2026B consisted of fire dept H...
08/08/2026

Yesterday, the Houston Fire Dept Honor Guard completed the 3rd Honor Guard academy! Class 2026B consisted of fire dept Honor Guards from Weslaco, Texas City, La Porte, Powderly Fire, and Atascocita Fire Dept. This week long class focuses on the different levels of funerals and multiple different details the HFD HG participates in, as well as D&C movements. Congrats to class 2026B!

Spots are almost filled! Sign up and experience the knowledge, wisdom, and hands on training that you need to perform on...
07/01/2026

Spots are almost filled! Sign up and experience the knowledge, wisdom, and hands on training that you need to perform on an elite Honor Guard!

Today HG Commander Oscar Pedraza, along with L341 LODD Chairman Gabe Dominguez and L341 Committee member Kevin Maynard, ...
06/24/2026

Today HG Commander Oscar Pedraza, along with L341 LODD Chairman Gabe Dominguez and L341 Committee member Kevin Maynard, honored Odessa Fire Dept LODD, Lt Huerta. Along with the IAFF, they were able to offer assistance with the planning and operations of his service. We offer prayers and our deepest condolences to OFD and Lt Huertas family. Godspeed brother.

A HUGE Congratulations to our newest Assistant Honor Guard Commander! We would like to introduce Ellena Torres! She is t...
06/10/2026

A HUGE Congratulations to our newest Assistant Honor Guard Commander! We would like to introduce Ellena Torres! She is the first female to ever hold the position in our departments history! She has proven herself with her motivation and her commitment to honoring our fallen! We can’t wait to see what more she will bring to this elite unit! Glad to have you!

The Honor Guard would like to thank our prior Assistant Honor Guard Commander Carlos Pascualli on his commitment to our ...
06/10/2026

The Honor Guard would like to thank our prior Assistant Honor Guard Commander Carlos Pascualli on his commitment to our members and the families of our fallen. We wish you well in your retirement! Congratulations Carlos!

HFD HG along with HPD HG were honored to work alongside eachother to represent the city with the Tunnel to Tower foundat...
06/03/2026

HFD HG along with HPD HG were honored to work alongside eachother to represent the city with the Tunnel to Tower foundation in bringing Steel Across America to Houston Space Center.

05/31/2026

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

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