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In Dedication To Joe M. Vargason
May his sacrifice serve as an eternal example of his dedication and commitment to our community.
How We Started:
Honor Guard Honor Guard In June of 2001 Maine Fire Dept member Joe Vargason was struck and killed by a drunk driver while directing traffic for Fire Trucks responding to a car fire. To honor and memorialize Joe, it was decided to start an Honor Guard to provide services at firefighter funerals. Since its start in 2001, the Honor Guard has rapidly grown and now attends dozens of events each year. Everything the Honor Guard does is and will always be dedicated to Joe.

What we do:
Honor Guard Honor Guard The purpose of the Maine Fire Dept Honor Guard is to participate in: Firefighters Funerals, Memorial services, Parades, and many other special events. The Honor Guard is made up of 9 firefighters who go to events to show our support, sorrow, and the presence Of the Maine Fire Dept. Our uniforms have been completely designed by the members and we carry two custom chrome axes, a Maine Fire flag, an American Flag, and a Fallen Firefighters Flag. The Honor Guard is a very active group and has taken many awards at numerous fairs and competitions. We also particpated in 2001 Fallen Firefighter Memorial in Washington DC. We were even invited to audition for the Ladder 49 movie but were unable to attened due to the expense and timing.

 

Honor Guard Awards
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  2002
   - Broome County Fireman's Parade

 1st Place
  2003
   - Broome County Fireman's Parade

 1st Place
  2004
   - Apalachin Fireman Field Days 1st Place (Best Sport Dress)
   - Chenango County Fair 1st Place (Best Appearing)
   - Mexico Field Days

 1st Place
  2005
   - Broome County Fireman's Parade 1st Place (Best Appearing)
   - Apalachin Fireman Field Days 1st Place (Best Sport Dress)
   - Deposit Parade 1st place
   - New Berlin Youth Days 1st Place
   - Chenango County Fair 3rd Place
   - Mexico Field Days

 5th place
  2006
   - Apalachin Fireman Field Days 1st Place (Best Sport Dress)
   - Broome County Fireman's Parade> 1st Place
   - Mexico Field Days Farthest Travelled
  2007
   - Apalachin Fireman Field Days 1st Place (Best Sport Dress)
   - Broome County Fireman's Parade 1st Place (Best Appearing)
   - Kirkwood Town Fair Farthest Travelled
   - Mexico Field Days Farthest Travelled
12-8-2007 Recognition to the Maine Fire Department for 60 years of service, dedication and support to the Glen Aubry Fire Department
  2008
   - New Berlin Youth Days 4th Place
   - Mexico Field Days Farthest Travelled
   - Apalachin Fireman Field Days 1st Place (Best Sport Dress)
   - Chenango County Fair 2nd Place
  2009
   - Mexico Field Days 3rd Place (Tie)
(Farthest Travelled)
   - Apalachin Fireman Field Days 1st Place (Best Sport Dress)
 


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