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The idea for an Honor Guard was proposed in 2005 by Battalion Chief Wayne Harder and approved by Fire Chief Ben Florance, as a means of portraying the pride and professionalism of the Leawood Fire Department. The mission of the Honor Guard is to represent the Fire Department at local and regional events, as directed by the Fire Chief. The Honor Guard is dedicated to honoring past & present Leawood firefighters and their families, as well as fallen firefighters across the nation.
Honor Guard members from left to right:
FF Chris Archer
FF Mike Pemberton
FF Kevin Reed
Captain Darren Riley
FF Steve Miller
FF Jeff Cox
Battalion Chief Wayne Harder
The unit is commanded by Battalion Chief Harder and typically three to seven members participate in an event. While relatively new, the Honor Guard has served at a variety of events such as formal presentations, opening ceremonies, parades, and unfortunately, funerals for fallen firefighters.
For more information about the Honor Guard, you may contact:
Battalion Chief Wayne Harder at (913) 681-6788 ext. 28 or by email.
The following links and documents will help you learn about several Fire Department traditions.
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