Honor Guard

Honor Guard Page

The Local I-60 Honor Guard was formed in 2004 in order to honor those in EMS that have fallen whether in the line of duty or passing from other causes. The Honor Guard will present Colors at local and national events such as:

The IAFF Fallen Firefighter Memorial in Colorado Springs, CO.

The National Fallen EMS Memorial in Roanoke, VA.
Tucson Sidewinders AAA baseball games.
Chicago Cubs spring training games
Phoenix Coyotes games.
The Arizona Diamond Backs
SouthWest Ambulance Paramedic Graduation
Memorials,and Funerals for other agency throughout the state

The Honor Guard is available for various events and celebrations to post the National and State colors on request. They can be contacted via E-mail at cjohnson@uempa.org or 480-818-1020.

Honor guard shirts are now available! They can be viewed below.

Honor Guard Shirts

The Local I-60/Southwest Ambulance Honor Guard is looking for new members. The honor guard attends local, state and national memorial services; Southwest paramedic graduation ceremonies as well as other events.

To be Considered, we are looking for the following:

2 years of service at SWA

No recent disciplinary action

Profession and Union pride

Ability to commit your personal time to drills and events, including meetings every other month

Military background is beneficial, but is not mandatory.

To apply, please e-mail Chris Johnson at cjohnson@uempa.org, or call Chris at 480-818-1020

United Emergency Medical Professionals of AZ.

IAFF Local I-60 "We wont back down"