Richmond Twp. Fire Protection District
Department Apparatus

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Richmond Twp. Fire Protection District Honor Guard

The Richmond Township Fire Protection District Honor Guard Unit was established in May of 2008 to represent the Fire District at firefighter funerals and other ceremonial occasions.  It is our intention to assist with the handling of funerals for fallen firefighters both retired and those currently serving the Richmond community. Additionally, the Richmond Township Fire Protection District Honor Guard will assist outside and neighboring public service agencies with funeral details upon request. 

The Mission of The Richmond Township Fire Protection District Honor Guard is to promote honor, professionalism and integrity through its image and conduct at all times by holding these department’s core values to the highest degree possible.

Currently, the unit consists of fifteen (15) team members including:

1. Chief Rick M. Gallas
2. Assistant Chief Doug Halverson
3. Assistant Chief Paul Offerman
4. Lieutenant George Taylor
5. Lieutenant Greg Sosnowski
6. Firefighter Matt Kohler - Honor Guard Director
7. Firefighter James Gualdoni - Honor Guard Commander
8. Firefighter Keven Barnes - Honor Guard Secretary
9. Firefighter Brad Drabant - Honor Guard Treasurer
10. Firefighter Buster Amore
11. Firefighter Chris Kamin
12. Firefighter Mark Miller
13. Firefighter Eric Schwind
14. Firefighter Chris Gumm
15. Firefighter Nick Buchanan

Contact with the Honor Guard can be made by emailing honorguard@richmondfire.com

Honor Guard Photos