The Western Pennsylvania Firefighters Memorial Honor Guard, Inc. is a 501 c3 non-profit organization that has a mission to support the fire departments and families of fallen firefighters, while educating the public of the dangers of fire.  The W.P.F.M.H.G. was founded in 1995 by Commander Martin J. Kauer.

The Honor Guard's main duty is firefighter and emergency service personnel funerals, but that isn't all that we take part in.  Our organization also provides other assistance to the fire departments and municipalities in the nine counties that make up our Western Pennsylvania.  We offer our fire-safety trailer to the departments and community groups upon their request.  They use the trailer to teach children fire prevention and most notably how to egress from a burning building.  Besides fire safety, we offer our vehicles to the fire departments, as they can be used as a rehab area. 

Another aspect of the W.P.F.M. Honor Guard is our Pipes & Drums.  The WPFMHG P&D, under the musical direction of Pipe Major Nichole Kauer and Band Instructor Bill Fife, incorporate the fire service's Scottish and Irish heritage into the 21st century. 

The Western Pennsylvania Firefighters Memorial Honor Guard is available for your memorial services, funerals, parades and other events.  If interested please contact Commander Kauer, at 412-279-1641.