Retired Firefighter Death Funeral
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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 | |
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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 |