Fire Service Links
- United States Fire Administration- Check out their publication section for free publications on issues such as Line of Duty Death, Firefighter Health, and Stress Management. Also you can sign up for email alerts when a firefighter dies in the line of duty.
- National Volunteer Fire Council- This organization represents the unique needs of volunteer firefighters, ems, and rescue personnel. Check out their resource center and their state benefits list.
- International Association of Firefighters-This is the union organization that represents paid/professional fire departments.
- National Fallen Firefighters Foundation- This organization offers a variety of services and assistance to the families and departments of fallen firefighters, including an annual memorial weekend. On their site check out their benefits section, and resources.
- Congressional Fire Services Institute- a non-profit, non-partisan policy institute charged with educating Members of Congress on fire and life safety issues. Visit their section on legislation and their section on
state and web resources.
National Chaplain Organizations
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The Association for Clinical Pastoral Education-Check out their CPE training program.
State Fire Chaplain Organizations
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California – Cal-Fire Chaplain Corps
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Illinois – Illinois Corps of Fire Chaplains<
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Indiana – Indiana Fire Chaplain Corps
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Kentucky – Kentucky Federation of Fire Chaplains
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Missouri – Missouri Fire Chaplains Corps
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New Mexico – New Mexico Fire Chaplains Association
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New York – New York State Assoc. of Fire Chaplains
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Tennessee - Tennessee Federation of Fire Chaplains
Online Chaplain Journals & Blogs
Mostly Military Blogs but Great Inspiration
EMS Links
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National Association of EMTs- This organization represents the views and opinions of pre-hospital care personnel and to thus influence the future advancement of EMS as an allied health profession.
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The American Ambulance Assoc.- This organization services as a voice and clearinghouse for ambulance services across the nation.
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Department of Health and Human Services- A lot of information on health and safety issues, disasters, etc.
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National EMS Memorial- Annual memorial service for fallen EMS workers.
Canadian Links
Other Organizations
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Red Cross-Check your local Red Cross for training in Disaster Assistance. Classes are relatively inexpensive.
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FEMA- This government organization provides a vast array of resources and training opportunities. Check out: CERT, Online Training, D-Mat/D-Mort/USAR Response Teams.
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International Critical Incident Stress Foundation- Check out their Related Articles & Resources section. Also, look for local CISM teams.
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