The Trussville Fire Department and the Trussville Police Department have come together and completed Honor Guard Academy, provided by a renowned trainer.
The training for ceremonial units provides first responders with a solid foundation in colors presentations based on the American military standard. John K. Marshall, “The DrillMaster,” has trained numerous groups across the nation to help men and women adopt a uniform technique for ceremonies including funerals, parades, flag raisings and other events. He said graduates are now equipped to serve with other first responders across the country.
“They’ve earned the basic certification,” Marshall said. “In two years they could invite me back out, spend three days in training, earn the next level patch and then ultimately, four years from now, be master ceremonial guardsmen.”