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    • 01 Jan 2026
    • 00:00
    • 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

    • 05 Nov 2026
    • 08:00
    • 06 Nov 2026
    • 17:00
    • North Texas - Location TBD
    • 14
    Register

    FEDERATION OF FIRE CHAPLAINS

    PRESENTS

    ESSENTIALS OF FIRE CHAPLAINCY

    November 5th & 6th, 2026

    8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    StoneBriar Community Church

    4801 Legendary Drive (Rm B209)

    Frisco, TX 75034

    Cost: $250.00

    (includes training manual & resources)

    Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy

    The course chapters include: Foundations of Fire Chaplaincy, Personhood of the Chaplain, Beginning a Fire Chaplaincy Program, Ministry to Firefighters, Ministry to Individuals in Crisis, Chaplain Conduct, Response Safety, Stress Management, and Firefighter Injury and Death.

    HOST: Luke Hatteberg

    214-808-9332

    luke@holdfastchaplaincy.com

    Class Instructor: Keith Smith

    817-480-5618

    kwsmith46@sbcglobal.net

    • 19 Nov 2026
    • 08:00
    • 20 Nov 2026
    • 17:00
    • Fort Myers, FL

    FD CHAPLAIN SERVICES, INC. 

     & 

     SAN CARLOS PARK FIRE DEPARTMENT 

     PRESENT 

    “Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy” 

    Foundations of Fire Chaplaincy-Personhood of the Chaplain- Ministry to Firefighters- Crisis Victim Ministry-Chaplain Operations Stress Reactions- L.O.D.D. - Beginning a Fire Chaplaincy & Much More

    Florida State Fire College Awards 16 Hours for Fire Inspector and Fire Service Instructor Renewal

    Cost: $250 (includes FFC Basic Fire Chaplain Certificate @ USB FFC Training Manual)

    Dates: November 19-20, 2026 (8:00am-5:00pm each day)

    Must attend all 16 hours.

    Location: SCPFD #54 16900 Oriole Rd. Ft Myers, FL 33967 

    REGISTRATION FORM PRINT OUT, Fill OUT and Scan/Email this form to ChaplainFD@gmail.com (make checks payable to FD Chaplain Services, Inc.) Mailing address is 10221 S Golden Elm Dr. Estero, FL 33928

    Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy Flyer- Ft Myers FL 11-2026.pdf


    Instructor Mark Goodman is a veteran of the fire service with over 40 years’ experience as a Firefighter, Fire Inspector, Fire Marshal, and Fire Service Instructor III. He currently serves Estero FD, South Trail FD, San Carlos Park FD, Lehigh Acres FD, and Sanibel FD as Chaplain, and is a Peer Member of the CISM of SW Florida team. Mark is a Master Chaplain and Instructor III for the Federation of Fire Chaplains. 

    I understand and agree that if I cancel my registration for this course, I must notify FD Chaplain Services, Inc. seven (7) calendar days prior to the first day of class in order to receive a refund. If a refund is approved, an administrative fee of $35 will be charged. In the rare circumstance that FD Chaplain Services, Inc. must cancel a class, a full refund will be made.

    www.FDChaplainServices.com  


    • 11 Jan 2027
    • 09:00
    • 12 Jan 2027
    • 17:00
    • 11104 Curry Ford RD, Orlando, FL 32825

    ESSENTIALS OF FIRE CHAPLAINCY

    January 11th & 12th, 2027

    9:00-5:00

    Orange County Fire Rescue

    Training Center

    11104 Curry Ford Road

    Orlando, FL 32825

    Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy is a two-day course designed to serve 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 and people in crisis, managing stress, fire department funerals, fire chaplain operations, and more.

    Topics Include:

    Chaplaincy Foundations
    Ministry to Firefighters
    Ministry to People in Crisis
    Chaplain Conduct
    Fire Department Chaplain Operations
    Helping Firefighters Manage Stress

    Fire Department Funerals


    Instructor: Chaplain Milton Smith - 727-798-5718

    Local Contact: Chaplain Louis Del Tufo - 407-627-8217

    Registration Link

    To review the flyer, click the link below

    Flyer


    • 18 Mar 2027
    • 09:00
    • 19 Mar 2027
    • 17:00
    • 2951 Seven Springs Blvd, New Port Richey, FL. 34655

    ESSENTIALS OF FIRE CHAPLAINCY

    March, 2027

    9:00-5:00

    Pasco County Fire Rescue

    Station 17

    2951 Seven Springs Blvd.

    New Port Richey, FL 34655

    Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy is a two-day course designed to serve 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 and people in crisis, managing stress, fire department funerals, fire chaplain operations, and more.

    Topics Include:

    Chaplaincy Foundations

    Ministry to Firefighters

    Ministry to People in Crisis

    Chaplain Conduct

    Fire Department Chaplain Operations

    Helping Firefighters Manage Stress

    Fire Department Funerals

    SAVE THE DATE -- REGISTRATION PENDING

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO FOLLOW

    Instructor: Chaplain Milton Smith - 727-798-5718

    Local Contact: Chaplain Bill James - 727-480-5551

    To review the flyer, click the link below

    2027-03 Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy updated.png

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