The Flag Folding Ceremony is an important part of any fire service funeral. Not only does it serve to honour the memory of the fallen comrade, but also to honour the flag of the country in which he/she served.

For members of the Canadian Fire Service who perish in the line of duty, or as a result of job-related illness, the Canadian Flag is folded into a tricorn, a three sided (tri-cornered) bundle for presentation to the grieving family. Completed in a series of 11 separate folds, each side of the completed tricorn is said to represent one of the three aspects of the “Father,” “Son", and the “Holy Ghost.”