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The Ceremonial Application of Firefighter Equipment

Some fire color guards will march different tools for the guards which does not necessarily provide clear communication with the…

4 months ago

Manual of the Ceremonial Fire Axe

DrillMaster gives an example of the national standard for the ceremonial fire axe manual of arms.

5 years ago

“Detail” and its Connotation

DrillMaster shares his view of keeping the professionalism in an honor guard unit

5 years ago

The Pallbearer Deck

DrillMaster explains how to create a pallbearer deck to ensure safety of the pallbearers as they step up to place…

5 years ago

First Responder Funeral Guidelines

These guidelines are for the United States Certified Ceremonial Guardsman program for more information on the program and how you…

6 years ago

Rendering Honors, the Briefing for Funeral Directors and Honor Guard Members

The definitive briefing for funeral directors and honor guard members. Download the handout by clicking here.

7 years ago

When to Drape the Deceased

My firefighting friends in California had a great question for me. Here are my thoughts. What a tragedy to lose…

8 years ago

Excellence is More Than “Clean”

"Clean" has many different definitions. In visual terms, however, we use it to mean, "having no needed corrections; easily readable". WHOA!…

9 years ago

The DrillMaster Honor Guard Staff Assistance Visit

In the military we have two types of visits from higher HQ: 1. Inspections and, 2. Staff Assistance Visits (SAV). Inspections…

9 years ago

The Military Cordon

Military cordons (two lines of people, armed or unarmed, facing each other) are used for arrival/departure ceremonies and awards banquets.…

10 years ago

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