The Victoria Fire Department Honour Guard was created in 2008 in preparation for the 150th anniversary of the Victoria Fire Department. The mandate of the Honour Guard is that it's a voluntary organization comprised of the members of the department who have the necessary skills, and who wish to represent the Local, the Department and the Municipality. The Honour Guard operates with the support of IAFF Local 730, as well as the City of Victoria Fire Department Administration. There has also been a great amount of support provided from the Victoria Fire Department Historical Society.

The Honour Guard is currently comprised of fourteen members representing the suppression and prevention divisions of the department, and for those that sign up, a minimum two year commitment is required. The practices are held anywhere from bi-weekly to monthly, depending on the amount of extra preparation that is required for an event.

There are specific events that the Honour Guard is mandated to attend:
" All funerals of city of Victoria fire and rescue services members.
" All funerals of retired members when requested
" All line of duty deaths of emergency services personnel when funding is available.
" Department medal ceremonies
" May Day Parade
" One (1) special event or ceremony

In the event that the Honour Guard is requested to attend additional events, it is brought forward to the members for discussion, and if the members are available, extra events are considered.

There have also been occasions such as the BC Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial March, the Day of Mourning, and the Terry Fox Head Shave where the Victoria Fire Department Honour Guard joined with members from our neighbouring municipality's fire departments in order to collaborate and come together as a Regional Honour Guard.

If you have any further questions, or would like to request the Honour Guard to attend your event, please email: vfdhonourguard@gmail.com.