Retired Firefighter Death Funeral
A death of a Retired Fire Fighter that occurs after they retire from Odessa Fire Rescue after 20 or more years of service is considered a “Retired Fire Fighter” death. The funeral protocol shall be conducted in the same manner as a Non-Duty Death. "Retired Firefighter" is defined as a - Retired with 20 or more years of service with this department. To report the death of a "Retired Firefighter" call the On-Duty Battalion Chief at 432-257-0528 | |
SUGGESTED SERVICES FOR FUNERALS |
Honor Guards at Doors | No |
Post Colors next to casket | Optional |
Casket Guard Detail | Optional |
Uniformed Walk through | YES |
Honor Guard Pallbearers | Optional |
American Flag on casket | Military Veterans Only |
Badge Shrouds | No |
Eulogy by Fire Service | Optional |
Bagpiper | No |
Fire service caisson | No |
Crossed Ladders | No |
Fire Service Procession | One Truck |
Apparatus bunting | No |
Station bunting | No |
Bell Service | YES |
Last Tone | Optional |
Bugler | No |