CAL FIRE Local 2881 Honor Guard

CAL FIRE Local 2881 Honor Guard CAL FIRE L2881 Honor Guard is recognized as one of the top Honor Guards in the Country.

This dedicated group provides assistance to the families in making arrangements involving funeral and memorial services for both active and retired L2881 members.

08/16/2026

This National Nonprofit Day, August 17, remember that your support provides hope. When you donate to the California Fire Foundation, your donation helps honor the legacy of California’s fallen firefighters and support the loved ones they’ve left behind.

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Yesterday morning, the CAL FIRE L2881 Honor Guard had the privilege of presenting the colors at Company Officer Academy ...
08/16/2026

Yesterday morning, the CAL FIRE L2881 Honor Guard had the privilege of presenting the colors at Company Officer Academy (COA) #26-09.

For us, presenting the colors is more than a ceremony. It is a responsibility. It is a way of honoring the traditions, sacrifices, and service that define the fire service. Every time we carry those colors, we are reminded that we represent something much greater than ourselves.

COA #26-09 marks our ninth graduation of 2026. We are proud to continue this tradition at every COA graduation and to stand before the next generation of CAL FIRE company officers as they begin the next chapter of their careers.

As CAL FIRE continues to grow and welcome more firefighters into our ranks, the need for Honor Guard details will only grow with it. We are always looking for special individuals who understand the meaning of service, respect, tradition, and representing our members with dignity.

Being part of the Honor Guard is an opportunity to serve your brothers and sisters in a different way—and to leave a lasting mark on the traditions we carry forward.

Honor. Tradition. Service. Brotherhood.
CAL FIRE L2881 Honor Guard.
Proudly carrying the colors. Proudly carrying the legacy.

CAL FIRE L2881 Honor Guard Pipes and Drums extends its best wishes for a safe Independence Day to everyone, particularly...
07/04/2026

CAL FIRE L2881 Honor Guard Pipes and Drums extends its best wishes for a safe Independence Day to everyone, particularly acknowledging the bravery of those on duty today who keep us safe.

Today one of our own Cal Fire L2881 Honor Guard Members became a law enforcement officer with the department. Congratul...
06/13/2026

Today one of our own Cal Fire L2881 Honor Guard Members became a law enforcement officer with the department. Congratulations Mario Aviles.

This afternoon, I had the privilege of participating in the Fresno County Peace Officer memorial ceremony, which annuall...
05/08/2026

This afternoon, I had the privilege of participating in the Fresno County Peace Officer memorial ceremony, which annually honors law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The ceremony provides a special VIP area for the families of the fallen, serving as a poignant reminder that their loved ones' sacrifices will be remembered forever.

On April 30, 2026, the CAL FIRE L2881 Honor Guard Pipes & Drums, in coordination with the U.S. Navy Honor Guard, assiste...
05/06/2026

On April 30, 2026, the CAL FIRE L2881 Honor Guard Pipes & Drums, in coordination with the U.S. Navy Honor Guard, assisted the family of Retired CAL FIRE Unit Chief William “Bill” Sager in paying their respects. A funeral mass was held at St. Joseph Church in Redding, where Chief Sager's service was commemorated. As a retired unit chief in Butte County and a Navy veteran, Chief Sager later relocated to Shasta County. During his time in the Navy, he served as a lieutenant in the Vietnam War, earning multiple commendations for his service, prior to embarking on a decades-long career in fire service. Following the mass, a procession was held to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery, where Chief Sager was laid to rest. Chief Sager was deeply respected and loved by his family, friends, and colleagues in the CAL Fire community.

The Cal Fire L2881 Honor Guard Pipes and Drums concluded the 2026 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend in Emmit...
05/03/2026

The Cal Fire L2881 Honor Guard Pipes and Drums concluded the 2026 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend in Emmitsburg, Maryland, paying tribute to 204 firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty. Nine Cal Fire fallen firefighters, namely Daniel “Danny” Cook, David Donley, Curtis Tate Jr., Mark Dale Miller (RRU), Mark Edira (BEU), Robert McLaughlin (SDU), Leroy “Howard” Hedges (SAC), Paul Rotondaro, and Carol Paul Thomas (MMU), were memorialized, with their families joining to honor their sacrifices at a national level.

Yesterday afternoon, CAL FIRE L2881 Honor Guard Pipes & Drums, alongside CPF Pipes and Drums, assisted the family of Wen...
04/20/2026

Yesterday afternoon, CAL FIRE L2881 Honor Guard Pipes & Drums, alongside CPF Pipes and Drums, assisted the family of Wendy Watkins' celebration of life. Many of her family, close friends, and CAL FIRE personnel from SLU were also in attendance. Firefighter Wendy Watkins lost her courageous battle with cancer on March 19. Rest easy, Wendy; we'll take it from here.

The CAL FIRE L2881 Honor Guard offers profound condolences to the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office and the law enforcement...
04/10/2026

The CAL FIRE L2881 Honor Guard offers profound condolences to the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office and the law enforcement community at large upon the loss of a Tulare County Deputy who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the Deputy, and with you, as we honor their service, sacrifice, and dedication to protecting our communities.

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Sacramento, CA
95811

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