This year, during the NC SAFRE Conference held August 12th through the 15th in Raleigh at the Convention Center, NCFFF and NCSFA staff are planning to hold a NC Honor Guard Competition on Thursday, August 13th, beginning after the Annual Conference Memorial Service in Ballroom C of the Convention Center. This competition will showcase Honor Guard units from throughout the State and we invite any and all Honor Guards, no matter their level of experience, to come out and participate. See the flyer below for additional information.
2026 HONOR GUARD COMPETITION
SAFRE CONFERENCE – RALEIGH CONVENTION CENTER
AUGUST 12 – 15, 2026
6 PERSON TEAMS
ENTRY FEE $100.00
PROCEEDS GOING TO NCFFF EXPANSION FUND
EACH TEAM WILL PARTICIPATE IN 4 DIFFERENT EVENTS
PRESENTATION OF COLORS
UNIFORM INSPECTION
CASKET CARRY
AND PLACEMENT
UNITED STATES FLAG FOLDING AND PRESENTATION
As always, I look forward to working with everyone again as we Honor and Remember our fallen and Honor the Fire Service. If at a time the NC Fallen Firefighters Foundation or I can be of assistance to you and your organization, please do not hesitate to call.
Rick Wood, NCFFF 2nd Vice President, you may contact me via 2ndvicepresident@ncfff.onmicrosoft.com if you have any questions or need assistance.