About the CTHG
The Connecticut Statewide Honor Guard (CTHG) is comprised of volunteer and career firefighters from across our state. These active and retired firefighters give freely of their own time to honor the fire service with a desire is to see that the highest honor is paid to our fallen brothers and sisters, and to their family.
This organization has been established to bring about consistency in the planning and ceremonial activities related to fire department funeral services. The emotional impact at such a time can be overwhelming. To have a resource available to use as a guide is a great relief to those involved in the planning and implementation of such an event. Our mission is to help our fellow firefighters take care of their own.
CTHG is a part of Connecticut’s Local Assistance State Team (LAST), a Federal Department of Justice initiative established to assist families with the benefits process and getting through the tough times of grieving. Other support functions of the LAST team include the Chief to Chief Network, Chaplain support, Peer support and awareness, and Survivor support.
The Statewide Honor Guard will provide resources and guidance to any fire department affected by the death of a member. We also provide the training necessary to the affected department to ensure that their ceremonial activities are crisp and rehearsed. The focus is to have the department honor its own firefighter.
