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• Membership Renewal

  • Start
    01 Jan 2026
  •  
    00:00
  • End
    31 Dec 2026
  •  
    23:30

  Membership Renewal

  Cost - $125.00

  Follow instructions to make Online Payment by Credit Card

  You may also mail payment to:

  Federation of Fire Chaplains

  PO Box 567748

  Dallas, TX 75356

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• Florida Essentials Training-Clearwater, FL

  • Start
    24 Mar 2026
  •  
    08:30
  • End
    25 Mar 2026
  •  
    17:00
  • Location
    Clearwater Fire & Rescue Training Center, 1716 North Belcher Rd., Clearwater, FL 33765

  Federation of Fire Chaplains

  and

  Clearwater Fire & Rescue

  present

  Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy

  March 24-25, 2026

  Location

  Clearwater Fire & Rescue Training Center

  1716 North Belcher Rd

  Clearwater, FL  33765

  
  

    Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy – is a two-day course designed as a “Survey of Fire Chaplaincy”. It is appropriate for new chaplains, experienced chaplains, and those who just want to learn what fire chaplaincy is all about. The course includes classes in Ministry to Firefighters, Ministry to People in Crisis, Managing Stress, Fire Department Funerals, Fire Chaplain Operations, and many others. 

  This course serves as the foundation with the Federation of Fire Chaplains and the State of Florida. 

  
  

  For More Information or to Register, Contact: 

  Host and Lead Instructor

  Chaplain Milton Smith

  Email

  (727) 798-5718

  Flyer

  
  

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• Essentials to Fire Chaplaincy - Summerdale, AL

  • Start
    11 Apr 2026
  •  
    08:00
  • End
    12 Apr 2026
  •  
    17:00
  • Location
    1340 County Road 32E, Summerdale, AL 36580

  Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy

  Summerdale, Alabama

  When:  April 11-12, 2026 (0800-1600)

  Where: 1340 County Road 32E, Summerdale, AL 36580

  Cost: $250.00

  Registration: Register through Percy Harris pharrisjr44@gmail.com

  Training will include:

  Foundations of Fire Chaplaincy, Personhood, Beginning A Fire Chaplaincy, Ministry to Fire Fighters, Ministry to Individuals in Crisis, Chaplain Conduct, Chaplain Response, Stress Management, and Firefighter Injuries and Deaths.

  A student manual will be included in the cost of the class and an FFC Certificate will be awarded after completion of the course.

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• Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy-Riverdale, GA

  • Start
    16 Apr 2026
  •  
    08:00
  • End
    17 Apr 2026
  •  
    17:00
  • Location
    Clayton County Fire and Emergency Training facility, 7815 Hwy 85, Riverdale, GA. 30296

  Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy

  Hosted by

  The Clayton County Fire & Emergency Services

  and

  The Federation of Fire Chaplains

  April 16-17, 2026

  0800-1700 (Eastern Time)

  This is a two-day course designed as a “Survey of Fire Chaplaincy”. It is appropriate for new chaplains, experienced chaplains, and those who just want to learn what fire chaplaincy is all about. The course includes classes in Ministry to Firefighters, Ministry to People in Crisis, Helping Firefighters Manage Stress, Fire Department Funerals, Fire Chaplain Operations, and others. This course serves as the foundation for credit with the Federation of Fire Chaplains.

  This course is HIGHLY recommended by and for fire/rescue chaplains throughout the world. For members of the FFC, this course is the one that provides the foundation for our FFC Advanced Training Certificates.

  Location

  Clayton County Fire and Emergency Training Facility

  7815 Hwy 85

  Riverdale GA 30296

  
  

  Cost

  $250.00

  The tuition includes the textbook, a manual (on USB Drive), and a certificate from the Federation of Fire Chaplains. 

  Students will be responsible for meals and lodging.

  
  

  If you have any questions, need more information, and to Register, please contact

  Chaplain Ron J Little

  or call 

  470-707-0177
  

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• Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy-Bethlehem, PA

  • Start
    17 Apr 2026
  •  
    08:30
  • End
    18 Apr 2026
  •  
    17:30
  • Location
    230 Nazareth Pike, Bethlehem, PA 18020

  FIRST RESPONDER CHAPLAIN CORPS

  IS HOSTING

  FEDERATION OF FIRE CHAPLAINS

  ESSENTIALS OF FIRE CHAPLAINCY

  APRIL 17-18, 2026

  Location

  230 Nazareth Pike, Bethlehem, PA 18020

  
  

  For More information and to Register

  Contact

  Peter Keady

  First Responder Chaplain Corps

  
  

  admin@firstrespondercc.com

  
  

  (620) 360-9750

  1210 Blair Street

  Easton, PA 18045

  
  

  Brochure and Registration Form

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy-Greensburg, PA

  • Start
    18 Apr 2026
  •  
    08:30
  • End
    19 Apr 2026
  •  
    17:00
  • Location
    Hempfield TWP. Volunteer Fire Co.. 1146 Woodward Dr., Greensburg, PA 15601

  Register

  ESSENTAILS OF FIRE CHAPLAINCY

  
  

  THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO SERVETHOSE WHO SERVE OTHERS

  April 18-19, 2026

  Hempfield Twp. Volunteer Fire Co.

  1146 Woodward Dr.

  Greensburg, PA 15601

  Sponsored by

  Hempfield TWP. Volunteer Fire Co.

    Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy – is a two-day course designed as a “Survey of Fire Chaplaincy”. It is appropriate for new chaplains, experienced chaplains, and those who just want to learn what fire chaplaincy is all about. The course includes classes in Ministry to Firefighters, Ministry to People in Crisis, Managing Stress, Fire Department Funerals, Fire Chaplain Operations, and many others. 

  COST

  $225.00

  This includes two days of instruction, student manual and a Federation of Fire Chaplains Manual on USB

  Registration

  To register download the brochure, and mail it to:

  Federation of Fire Chaplains

  c/o Paul Hammaker

  732 Pleasant Valley Road

  Connellsville, PA  15425

  
  

  BROCHURE

  
  

  For More Information please contact

  Paul Hammaker

  
  

  Instructors

  Gary White is currently serving as the Region Two Chaplain for the Maryland Fire Chiefs Association and as the Chaplain for the New Market District Volunteer Fire Rescue Department. He received his BS from Liberty University in Religion, an Advance Diploma in Biblical Counseling from Light University and holds his Advanced Fire Chaplain Certificate with the Federation of Fire Chaplains. He is currently a Board Certified Biblical Counselor with the International Board of Christian Counselors and a Board Certified Response Chaplain by the Board of Christian Crisis and Trauma Response.

  Charles “Chuck” Ward has been in Fire/EMS for 30 plus years and has been a Nationally Registered Paramedic for 25 years. He has been serving as Chaplain for the Powellville VFC since 2015. He also serves as Chaplain for the Wicomico County Vol. Firefighters Association. In addition to he is a Chaplain with the Maryland State Firefighters Association and is the Deputy Chaplain for Region 8 for the Maryland Fire Chiefs Association. He holds his Advanced Fire Chaplain Certificate with the Federation of Fire Chaplains. He is also a Licensed Minister, has a Bachelor of Ministry Degree, and is currently working on his Master of Ministry Degree.

  
  

  
  

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• Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy-Carmel Indiana

  • Start
    21 Apr 2026
  •  
    08:30
  • End
    22 Apr 2026
  •  
    17:00
  • Location
    Carmel Fire Department Administration Building 210 Veterans Way Carmel, Indiana 46032
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  Register

  Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy

  Hosted by

  The Carmel Fire Department

  and

  The Federation of Fire Chaplains

  April 21-22, 2026

  0830-1700 (Eastern Time)

  This is a two-day course designed as a “Survey of Fire Chaplaincy”. It is appropriate for new chaplains, experienced chaplains, and those who just want to learn what fire chaplaincy is all about. The course includes classes in Ministry to Firefighters, Ministry to People in Crisis, Helping Firefighters Manage Stress, Fire Department Funerals, Fire Chaplain Operations, and others. This course serves as the foundation for credit with the Federation of Fire Chaplains.

  This course is HIGHLY recommended by and for fire/rescue chaplains throughout the world. For members of the FFC, this course is the one that provides the foundation for our FFC Advanced Training Certificates.

  Location

  Carmel Fire Department

  Administrative Building
  210 Veterans Way
  Carmel, Indiana 46032

  
  

  Please Note that parking is limited.

  Students should use the nearby parking garage.

  
  

  Cost

  $250.00

  The tuition includes the textbook, a manual (on USB Drive), and a certificate from the Federation of Fire Chaplains. 

  Students will be responsible for meals and lodging.

  
  

  If you have any questions, please contact

  Jimmie Duncan

  ffc.chaplain@gmail.com

  Office: 469-503-1566

  Cell Phone: 469-955-1522 (preferred)

  
  

  or

  
  

  Host Chaplain Doug Kizer

  douglas.kizer@gmail.com

  317-201-1624

  
  

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• 3-Day CISM Training: Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention

  • Start
    21 Apr 2026
  •  
    08:00
  • End
    23 Apr 2026
  •  
    16:00
  • Location
    Hopkinsville Fire Department Training Center, 101 Walton Way Hopkinsville, KY 42240

  CISM Training

  Assisting Individuals in Crisis

  &

  Group Crisis Intervention

  Hosted by

  Kentucky Federation of Fire Chaplains

  &

  Hopkinsville Fire Department 

  LOCATION

  Hopkinsville Fire Department Training Center

  101 Walton Way

  Hopkinsville, KY 42240

  
  

  COST

  TUITION: $325.00

  MORE INFORMATION

  Registration/Flyer

  LOCAL CONTACT

  Nathan Miller

  270-987-7004 or 270-890-1400

  nathan.miller@hopkinsvilleky.us

  
  

  
  

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• Oklahoma Fire Service Chaplains Regional Training

  • Start
    01 May 2026
  •  
    08:00
  • End
    02 May 2026
  •  
    17:00
  • Location
    Oklahoma Christian University, 2501 E. Memorial Road, Oklahoma City, OK 73136

  OKLAHOMA FIRE SERVICE CHAPLAINS

  FEDERATION OF FIRE CHAPLAINS

  LIVINGWORKS ASIST

  REGIONAL TRAINING

  Date:          May 1-2, 2026

  Time:           0800-1700

  Cost:            Foundations Track:     $150 Federation of Fire Chaplains

                                                                          "Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy"

                            Advanced Track:          $150 LivingWorks ASIST

                                                                           "Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training"

  Registration and Payment: 

  Registration: https://onrealm.org/bacoc/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=ZTI0ZTViMmQtZTc1NC00ZDRlLTgyOTMtYjQwMTAxMTk0MmFj

  Register for only 1 Track. 

  DEADLINE: April 20, 2026

  LOCATION: Oklahoma Christian University

                                2501 E. Memorial Road

                                Oklahoma City, OK 73136

                                 The Williams Branch Bible Building

      (Exit off Memorial Road at the Main Entrance, it is the first Building)

  LivingWorks ASIST: A two-day course led by certified LivingWorks Trainers, Chaplain Keith Smith and Greg Giltner, you will learn through real conversations, group practice, and shared reflection in a safe, supportive environment. This training teaches participants how to assist those at risk of suicide.

  Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy - A two-day course led by Chaplains Ted Wilson and Steve Harris, designed as a "survey of Fire Chaplaincy". It is appropriate for new chaplains, experienced chaplains, and anyone who wants to learn what fire chaplaincy is all about. The course includes classes in Foundations of Chaplaincy, Chaplain Personhood, Ministry to Firefighters, Ministry to People in Crisis, Beginning a Fire Chaplain Program, Chaplain Conduct, Managing Stress, Fire Department Operations, and Firefighter Injuries and Death.

  For more information, text or call: (be sure to leave name and reason for call/text)

   Chaplain Scott Keele (918) 810-4977

         Chaplain BAFD; OFSCA President; Minister Broken Arrow Church of Christ 

  FOR FLYER   

       

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• Essentials of Emergency Services Chaplaincy-Gatlinburg, TN

  • Start
    30 May 2026
  •  
    08:00
  • End
    31 May 2026
  •  
    17:00
  • Location
    TBA

  Federation of Fire Chaplains

  &

  Tennessee Federation of Fire Chaplains

  presents

  Essentials of Emergency Services Chaplaincy 

  Saturday May 30 and Sunday May 31, 2026

  8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST

  This course provides the nationally recognized Federation of Fire Chaplains foundation for Fire/Rescue/EMS/EMA chaplain service and teaches an established and credentialed system of protocols to provide chaplain service to emergency workers and the public. This two-day course is designed as a “Survey of Fire Chaplaincy”. It is appropriate for new chaplains, experienced chaplains, and those who just want to learn what fire chaplaincy is all about. The course includes classes in Foundations of Chaplaincy, the Personhood of the Chaplain, Ministry to Firefighters, Ministry to People in Crisis, Beginning a Fire Chaplain Program, Managing Stress, Fire Department Funerals, Fire Chaplain Operations, Mutual Aid, and the Tennessee Federation of Fire Chaplains deployment teams.
  

  
  

  Location

  TBA

  Prerequisites

  NIMS 100, 200, 700, & 800

  Cost

  Before May 15, 2026 - $250.00

  $375 includes 2026 Tennessee Federation of Fire Chaplains dues, Chaplain Institute Fee, and Federation of Fire Chaplains dues for those who submit their completed membership application and supporting documents prior to end of this training event.

  January 3-16, 2026 - $425.00  ($375.00 + $50.00 late fee)

  Registration and Membership Application

  Registration open soon

  Send completed application to

  Paul N. Trumpore, Sr.

  908 Kimberlin Heights Road

  Knoxville, TN  37920-8926

  or

  email the completed forms to 

  Paul.Trumpore@TFFC.org

  
  

  For Additional Information

  Point of Contact

  Paul N. Trumpore, Sr.

  Executive Director, Tennessee Federation of Fire Chaplains

  email: Paul.Trumpore@TFFC.org

  Phone: (865) 805-2890

  
  

  Lodging
  

  Students are responsible for their own lodging 

  
  

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• Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy-Valparaiso, IN

  • Start
    04 Jun 2026
  •  
    08:30
  • End
    05 Jun 2026
  •  
    17:00
  • Location
    MAAC 4203 Montdale Park Dr. Valparaiso, IN 46383

  Register

  Federation of Fire Chaplains

  and

  Responder Strong Indiana

  present

  Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy

  June 4-5, 2026

  Location

  Multi-Agency Academic Cooperative (MAAC)

  4203 Montdale Park Dr.

  Valparaiso, IN 46383

  Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy 

  A 16-hour course designed as a “Survey of Fire Chaplaincy”. It is appropriate for new chaplains, experienced chaplains, and those who just want to learn what fire chaplaincy is all about. The course includes classes in Foundations of Chaplaincy, the Personhood of the Chaplain, Ministry to Firefighters, Ministry to People in Crisis, Beginning a Fire Chaplain Program, the Chaplain's Conduct, Managing Stress, Fire Department Funerals, Fire Chaplain Operations, and more.

  Cost

  The cost for this two day class is $250.00. This includes a student Manual, and a USB Drive with additional resources.

  Additional Information

  The student is responsible for travel, lodging, and Meals. 

  More Information to follow

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