Federation of Fire Chaplains upcoming events

Membership Renewal (01 Jan 2026)

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Membership Renewal

Cost - $125.00

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Federation of Fire Chaplains

PO Box 567748

Dallas, TX 75356

Essentials - Frisco, Texas (05 Nov 2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

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

Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy - Fort Myers, FL (19 Nov 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT

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

Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy - Orlando, Florida (11 Jan 2027)

Mon, 11 Jan 2027 14:00:00 GMT

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

Essential of Fire Chaplaincy - New Port Richey, FL (18 Mar 2027)

Thu, 18 Mar 2027 13:00:00 GMT

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

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

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