Louisiana State Fire Marshal Honor Guard

L-R: DSFM Mike McLean, DSFM Nathan McCallum, DSFM Boyd Petty,
and DSFM Terry Mills

The Louisiana State Fire Marshal Honor Guard unit was established in 2004 to represent the office at special events and fire service funerals. The first event the unit performed was opening the 2004 Regular Session of the State Legislature. The unit has also presented the colors at the NCAA Regional Baseball Tournament and the NCAA National Track and Field Championship both held at LSU in 2004 as well as many festivals, conventions and ceremonies. Additionally, the unit has honored many fire fighters by attending and coordinating individual funerals and the annual Louisiana Fallen Firefighter Memorial ceremony.

As tradition holds, the fire service has always had a strong Scottish/Irish influence. The unit has upheld this tradition by having kilted members who play the bagpipes and drums at events. The honor guard unit is made up of volunteers from the office and community. Besides traditional honor guard events, the unit is utilized to support the office's fire education program by distributing fire education material and teaching fire safety at parades and festivals.