The Taylor Honor Guard Academy teaches firefighters the fundamental elements of honor guard duties and includes instruction on the following topics:
- Traditions and history of the honor guard
- Basic facing movements and drill
- Flag etiquette
- Color teams
- Casket watch
- Casket movement
- Texas Line of Duty Death Task Force
- And much more
The class is held each year in Taylor, Texas, and is sponsored by the Taylor Fire Department and the Taylor Professional Firefighters Association. It is recognized by the Texas Line of Duty Death Task Force and TEEX.
Class tuition includes lunch each day and an academy class polo shirt.
The 2025 academy will be held September 14-18, 2026 at the Expo Center. Please see the application on the right-hand side of the page to reserve your spot. Tuition of $350 must be sent by July 31, 2026, to fully secure a spot in the class.
To receive a certificate for CEs and TCOLE, please register with TEEX online (see flyer for information).