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• Membership Renewal By Fire Department

  • Start
    21 Feb 2024
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    00:00
  • End
    01 Dec 2024
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    23:30

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  Renewal By Fire Department

  January 1-December 31, 2024

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• Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy-Washington, PA

  • Start
    20 Apr 2024
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    08:30 (EDT)
  • End
    21 Apr 2024
  •  
    17:00 (EDT)
  • Location
    2684 Jefferson Ave. Washington, PA 15301

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  Essentials in Fire Chaplaincy Training

  Washington, Pennsylvania

  April 20-21, 2024

  THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO SERVE THOSE WHO SERVE OTHERS

  Sponsored by:

  Canton Township Emergency Management

  THE ESSENTIALS OF FIRE CHAPLAINCY COURSE

  This course, created by the Federation of Fire Chaplains, provides an opportunity for everyone – experienced chaplains, new chaplains, and prospective chaplains alike – to learn valuable lessons about Fire Chaplaincy. The class consists of 16 hours of instruction, over the course of two days, covering the following areas:

  • The Foundations of Fire Chaplaincy

  • Personhood of the Fire Chaplain

  • Fire Chaplain’s Ministry to Firefighters

  • Fire Chaplain’s Ministry to Crisis Victims

  • Beginning a Fire Department Chaplaincy

  • Stress Management

  • Firefighter Injury or Death / Death Notification

  • Fire Department Funerals 

  
  

  Cost

  The cost is $250.00. This includes two days of instruction and discussion, Federation of Fire Chaplains Chaplain Manual, handouts and more. 

  Location

  Canton Township Social Hall

  2684 Jefferson Ave.

  Washington, PA 15301

  
  

  Schedule

  
  

  The class will meet Saturday and Sunday, April 20-21, 2024.

  8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m

  Note: You must be present for the 16 hours of instruction to receive a Certificate.

  
  

  Registration

  
  

  To register, follow the online links or

  Please fill out the form and mail (please include payment) to: 

  John F. Long, Jr. (Lead Instructor)

  343 Cool Breeze Ct.

  Pasadena, MD  21122

  
  

  
  

  THE ESSENTIALS OF FIRE CHAPLAINCY

  Flyer and Registration Form

  
  

  
  

  For questions or more information please contact:

  John F. Long, Jr.

  email

  or call: (443) 623-0753

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• Advanved Chaplain Training-Beaver Creek, Ohio

  • Start
    30 Apr 2024
  •  
    08:00 (EDT)
  • End
    01 May 2024
  •  
    17:00 (EDT)
  • Location
    HAWKER UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 1617 NORTH LONGVIEW ST, BEAVERCREEK OH 45432

  2024 OHIO SPRING CHAPLAIN TRAINING EVENT

  The Ministry of Presence

  Sponsored by

  Ohio Federation of Fire Chaplains

  HAWKER UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

  1617 NORTH LONGVIEW ST

  BEAVERCREEK OH 45432

  TUESDAY, APRIL 30 – WEDNESDAY, MAY 1

  8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

  Registration on Tuesday begins at 8:00 AM

  The Ministry of Presence

  This equipping workshop cultivates and strengthens skills for reaching out in love and care and effectively helping others. This is much more than a review of your current skills and talents. In this experiential class, you’ll explore essential crisis communication tools, including initiating a relationship, effective listening, use of questions, mirroring techniques, non-verbal communications, Spirit-nudges and empowering those helped to pursue next steps. This is skill-by-skill, learning-by-doing, relational training that offers immediate application for emergency service chaplains, clergy, and peer supporters, both on call and in everyday life. This is a “Good Samaritan” ministry; becoming more aware of the hurts and needs of others, and partnering with God to offer help, hope and healing through faith-based resources.
  

  
  

  COST

  $125.00

  Course Fee of $125 includes 16 Hours of Training, 97-page Book, Certificate, Continental Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, and Beverages

  We are unable to accept credit/debit cards or purchase orders – you must pay by check. All registration forms and checks must be received by Monday, April 22.

  Lodging

  Lodging is nthe responsibility of the student

  Beavercreek and nearby Fairborn have lots of hotels. Right now, most are offering state government rates (which all emergency service chaplains and fire/law enforcement/EMS peer supporters qualify for) around $110 per night. Don’t worry about their websites saying you need I.D., travel orders, etc. – we’ve never been asked for proof … although it doesn’t hurt to wear a fire or police t-shirt when checking in! Those rates will increase or disappear as we get closer and closer to the class dates, so make your reservations NOW.

  Instructor

  Jim Lewis

  For more information and a registration form, please click below

  
  

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• Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy-Hillsboro, Oregon

  • Start
    04 May 2024
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    08:00
  • End
    11 May 2024
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    17:00
  • Location
    Hillsboro Fire Training Center, 620 SW Wood St Hillsboro, Oregon 97123

  Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy

  Hillsboro, Oregon

  May 4 & May 11, 2024 

  Please note that his class will be taught two consecutive Saturdays

  
  

  Hillsboro Fire Training Center

  620 SW Wood St

  Hillsboro, Oregon 97123

  
  

  Instructors

  
  

  Joel Peterson

  email

  Phone: (971) 570-0103

  
  

  Chris Wade

  email

  Phone: (514) 914-1686

  
  

  Kenton Johnson

  email

  Phone

  
  

  For more Information and to register for the class

  please click the link below

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Essentials of fire Chaplaincy-Magnolia, Texas

  • Start
    10 May 2024
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    08:00
  • End
    11 May 2024
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    17:00
  • Location
    Grace Chapel 31101 FM 2978 Magnolia, TX 77354
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  Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy

  Magnolia, Texas

  
  

  Grace Chapel Church

  31101 FM 2978

  Magnolia, Texas 77354

  
  

  May 10-11, 2024 

  Class starts at 0800 (Central Time) on Friday 

  Cost: $250.00 (includes manual)

  The "Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy" is a two-day, foundational training course for the fire department chaplain. This two-day course is the basis for training recognition by the Federation of Fire Chaplains and earns the student a certificate from the FFC upon completion. U.S. Fire Departments are now using this FFC training as the standard for fire chaplaincy across the country, allowing chaplains to minister within the fire service wherever life takes them.

  Class is limited to 30 Students

  Each student is responsible for their own meals and lodging

  Host Chaplain

  Mark Akers

  (713) 992-9400

  email

  
  

  
  

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• Estero, Florida-Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy and Fully Involved

  • Start
    03 Jun 2024
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    08:00
  • End
    04 Jun 2024
  •  
    17:00
  • Location
    Estero Fire Headquarters 21500 Three Oaks Pkwy. Estero, FL 33928

  Chaplain Training

  Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy

  and

  "Fully Involved"

  
  

  Estero Fire Headquarters 

  21500 Three Oaks Pkwy.

  Estero, Florida 33928

  
  

  Essentials

  June 3-4, 2024
  

  
  

     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 for credit with the Federation of Fire Chaplains. 

  
  

  COST

  $250.00

  Registration

  To register for the Essentials class, please download the the form below and follow the instructions on the form.

  
  

  
  

  "Fully Involved"

  June 5, 2024

  
  

  Physiology & Reactions of Stress- Cancer Awareness/Prevention-CISM Basics- Suicide Prevention- Peer Support- Stress Reduction Strategies-Mental Health Interventions & More

  COST

  $75.00

  
  

  To register for the "Fully Involved" class, please download the the form below and follow the instructions on the form

  
  

  
  

  Registration limited to 30 students in both classes

  For more information, please contact:

  Chaplain Mark Goodman

  (239) 405-1737

  email

  
  

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• Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy-Clayton County, GA

  • Start
    06 Jun 2024
  •  
    08:00 (EDT)
  • End
    07 Jun 2024
  •  
    17:00 (EDT)
  • Location
    7810 Hwy 85, Riverdale, GA 30274

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  Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy Course

  hosted by

  Clayton County Fire and Emergency Services

  and 

  Federation of Fire Chaplains 

  June 6-7, 2024

  Course Description

  The "Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy" is a foundational training course for the fire department chaplain. This two day course is the basis for training recognition by the Federation of Fire Chaplains and earns the student a certificate from the FFC upon completion. U.S. Fire Departments are now using this FFC training as the standard for fire chaplaincy across the country, allowing chaplains to minister within the fire service wherever life takes them. 

  The content of the Essentials course was developed by fire chaplains across the country to be practical help for on scene and in-firehouse ministry. Instructors are certified by FFC to teach using an interactive approach which involves students in the classroom process.

  This course provides an opportunity for everyone - experienced chaplains, new chaplains, and prospective chaplains alike - to learn valuable lessons about Fire Chaplaincy. The class consists of 16 hours of instruction, over the course of two days, covering the following areas:

  • History of Chaplaincy

  • Personhood of the Chaplain

  • Ministry to Crisis Victims

  • Ministry to Fire Personnel

  • Introduction to Critical Incident Stress

  • Introduction to Incident Command

  • Fire Chaplain Safety

  • Firefighter Injury and Death

  • Fire Department Funerals

  • Confidentiality & Professionalism

  Please Note

  You must be present for the entire 16 hours of instruction (or make arrangements prior to the class) to receive a Certificate for the course from the Federation of Fire Chaplains.

  Location

  Clayton County Fire and Emergency Services Headquarters

  7810 Highway 85

  Riverdale, GA  30274

  
  

  Cost

  The cost is $250.00 per student

  Includes a student manual (in USB format), handouts, and  more.

  Lodging

  Lodging  is the responsibility of the student

  
  

  For Additional Information Please Contact

  Host Chaplain - Ron Little

  rlittle670@att.net

  (404) 610-6353

  or

  FFC Executive Director - Jimmie Duncan

  FFC.chaplain@gmail.com

  (469) 955-1522

  
  

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• Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy-Albuquerque, NM

  • Start
    20 Jun 2024
  •  
    08:00
  • End
    21 Jun 2024
  •  
    17:00
  • Location
    Bernalillo County Fire And Rescue 6840 2nd Street, NW Albuquerque, NM 87107

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   Federation of Fire Chaplains 

  Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy    

  Albuquerque, New Mexico

  Hosted by: Bernalillo County Fire and Rescue

  June 20-21, 2024

  This two-day course has been created to provide an opportunity for everyone – experienced chaplains, new chaplains, and prospective chaplains alike – to learn valuable lessons about Fire Chaplaincy. Many Fire Departments in the United States and Canada use this training and it has become the standard for fire chaplaincy across the country, allowing chaplains to minister within the fire service wherever life takes them. Completion of the class will earn the student a certificate from the Federation of Fire Chaplains.

  LOCATION

  Bernalillo County Fire And Rescue

  6840 2^nd Street, NW

  Albuquerque, New Mexico  87107

  Cost

  The cost is $250.00

  This includes the Federation of Fire Chaplains Manual. Payment can be made online or at the event. If you want to mail a check, please mail it to: Federation of Fire Chaplains, PO Box 567748 Dallas, Texas 75356

  Please note that the student is responsible for lodging and meals.

  Class Schedule

  Our class will meet Thursday, June 20 and Friday June 21, 2024 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. You must be present for the entire 16 hours of instruction (or make prior arrangements with the instructor) to receive a certificate for the class.

  Click below to download the Flyer

  
  

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• Lebanon County PA-Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy and "Fully Involved"

  • Start
    31 Jul 2024
  •  
    08:30 (EDT)
  • End
    01 Aug 2024
  •  
    17:30 (EDT)
  • Location
    Lebanon County Fire Training Center 833 Metro Dr. Lebanon, PA 17042

  The Chaplain's Toolbox 

  Chaplain Training

  Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy

  and

  "Fully Involved"

  
  

  Lebanon County Fire Training Center

  833 Metro Drive

  Lebanon, Pennsylvania  17042

  
  

  Essentials

  July 31-August 1, 2024
  

  
  

     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. 

  Topics include: 

  Chaplaincy Foundations and Personhood, Ministry to Firefighters, Ministry to people in Crisis,  FD Funerals, Fire Department Chaplain Operations, Helping Firefighters Manage Stress,  and others.  This course serves as the foundation for credit with the Federation of Fire Chaplains. 

  
  

  COST

  $250.00

  Registration

  To register for the Essentials class, please download the the form below and follow the instructions on the form.

  

  Registration limited to 30 students
  

  
  

  "Fully Involved"

  The Chaplain's Toolbox

  August 2, 2024

  
  

  Physiology & Reactions of Stress- Cancer Awareness/Prevention-CISM Basics- Suicide Prevention- Peer Support- Stress Reduction Strategies-Mental Health Interventions & More

  COST

  $50.00

  
  

  To register for the "Fully Involved" class, please download the the form below and follow the instructions on the form

  
  

  
  

  Registration limited to 30 students

  For more information, please contact:

  Chaplain Mark Goodman

  (239) 405-1737

  email

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• 2024 FFC Annual Conference & Pre-Conference Training-Annapolis, Maryland

  • Start
    24 Oct 2024
  •  
    08:00 (EDT)
  • End
    31 Oct 2024
  •  
    12:00 (EDT)
  • Location
    Doubletree by Hilton, Annapolis, Maryland 210 Holiday Court, Annapolis, MD, US

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  FFC Annual Conference 2024
  October 24-31, 2024

  Pre-Conference

  October 24-27, 2024

  Annapolis, Maryland

  

  The 2024 Annual Conference of the Federation of Fire Chaplains will be held in Annapolis, Maryland 

  We encourage you to choose our host hotel:

  Doubletree by Hilton Annapolis, Maryland

  210 Holiday Court, Annapolis, MD, US

  
  

  
  

  The room rate is $124.00 

  Please note this does not include taxes

  This room rate is only available October 21-30, 2024

  Click on the link below to make your reservations

  

  PLEASE NOTE

  Staying at the host hotel not only makes EVERYTHING much easier for you, it also helps FFC and our host team who depend on room bookings to defray our overall costs

  

  Pre-Conference Training October 25-27

  (See List Below)

  
  

  The General Conference will begin on Sunday evening, October 27, 2024, with the "Tired Travelers" reception.

  Following the Opening ceremonies, Monday, October 28, the attendee will have the opportunity for 16 hours of additional training on topics selected by the host chaplains.

  

  NOTE

  Register Early

  Prices increase after

  August 15, 2024

  
  

  Conference Pricing also reflects a discount for Members. 

  To get the FFC Member discount You must become a Member

  Before August 31, 2023 

  (If interested, please contact the office for additional information or follow the membership links on the Home page)

  
  

  The Spouse Program is and additional $175.00. If your spouse would like to participate, make sure you click the box on the Registration form.

  
  

  CANCELLATIONS

  PLEASE NOTE

  To cancel your registration, you must contact the office:

  email (ffc.chaplain@gmail.com)

  phone (469-955-1522)

  
  

  If registration is cancelled after September 15, 2024,

  you may be subject to a charge. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

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  Pre-Conference Training

  October 25-27, 2024

  
  

  Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy

  Fire Department Funerals

  Ministry of Presence

  Group Crisis Intervention & Assisting Individuals in Crisis

  Pastoral Crisis I & II

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Instructor Training 

  (Must have approval from Executive Director to Attend)

  To participate in the Instructor Class:

  • Active FFC Member of good standing for five consecutive years (prior to the Class)
  • Completion of Essentials Training (16hrs).
  • Completion of Advanced Studies (130hrs).
  • Pre-Approval by the FFC Executive Director

  
  

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  Transportation Information

  Airport
  

  The closest airport to the conference location is

  Baltimore-Washington International Airport

  
  

  
  

  
  

  

  Details for transportation from airport to hotel are being worked out, information to follow

  
  

  Please remember this is a courtesy!

  

  
  

  Our Local Host:

  John F. Long, Jr.

  email

  Phone: (443) 623-0753

  
  

  FFC Office

  Chaplain Jimmie Duncan

  Office: (469) 503-1566

  Mobile: (469) 955-1522

  email

  
  

  
  

  

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