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    • 21 Feb 2024
    • 00:00
    • 01 Dec 2024
    • 23:30
    Register

    Renewal By Fire Department

    January 1-December 31, 2024

    • 20 Sep 2024
    • 09:00
    • 21 Sep 2024
    • 17:00
    • Whitley City Fire Department, Highway 27 Whitley City, KY 42653

    The Federation of Fire Chaplains 

    and

    The Kentucky Federation of fire Chaplains 

    will be offering the Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy

    Hosted by:

    Whitley City Fire Department

    Highway 27

    Whitley City, KY 42653


    To register for the class, use the Qr code below.



    • 24 Oct 2024
    • 08:00
    • 31 Oct 2024
    • 12:00
    • Doubletree by Hilton, Annapolis, Maryland 210 Holiday Court, Annapolis, MD, US
    Register

          

    FFC Annual Conference 2024

    Being a Lighthouse in the Storm
    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 21-31, 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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    Conference Flyer

    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



    • 06 Dec 2024
    • 08:00
    • 07 Dec 2024
    • 17:00
    • 800 South Church Street, Fayetteville, AR 72701
    Register

    Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy

    December 6-7, 2024

    Central EMS Training Center

    800 South Church Street

    Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701


     Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy

    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, Managing Stress, Fire Department Funerals, Fire Chaplain Operations, and many others.

    Class is limitedto 25 students

    COST

    The cost is $250.00 per student. This includes a Federation of Fire Chaplains Chaplain Manual, handouts, snacks, and more.

    Lodging

    Lodging is not included in the cost of the class and is the responsibility of the student. There are several hotels nearby, the class location is near the University of Arkansas. We are not recommending one hotel over the other. Please select one that meets your needs and price range.


    For More Information, Contact

    Keith Smiuth-Lead Instructor

    kwsmith46@sbcglobal.net

    Jimmie Duncan-Executive Director of the Federation of Fire Chaplains

    ffc.chaplain@gmail.com

    Matthew Dennis-Local Contact

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