5601 Hunter Drive, Richmond, Illinois 60071
Phone: 815-678-3672 FAX 815-678-2042
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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 fourteen (14) team members including:
- Chief Rick M. Gallas
- Deputy Chief George Taylor
- Assistant Chief Doug Halverson
- Assistant Chief Paul Offerman
- Lieutenant Matt Kohler - Honor Guard Director
- Lieutenant Keven Barnes - Honor Guard Secretary
- Firefighter James Gualdoni - Honor Guard Commander
- Firefighter Brad Drabant - Honor Guard Treasurer
- Firefighter Buster Amore
- Firefighter Mark Miller
- Firefighter Eric Schwind
- Firefighter Chris Gumm
- Firefighter Nick Buchanan
Contact with the Honor Guard can be made by emailing honorguard@richmondfire.com
Honor Guard Photos
