FFC Events



Upcoming events

    • 10 Feb 2025
    • 08:00
    • 13 Feb 2025
    • 17:00
    • Pasadena Fire Department Training Center, 1500 E. Villa St. Pasadena, CA 91101

    California Fire Chaplain Association

    and

    Federation of Fire Chaplains

    Fire Chaplain Essentials Training

    and

    FD Funerals

    February 10th thru the 13th, 2025

    Hosted by: Pasadena Fire Department

    Training Location

    Pasadena Fire Department Station 33

    515 N. Lake Ave.

    Pasadena, Calif. 91101


    FFC Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy – Basic FD Chaplain Training 16 hours

    Monday and Tuesday, February 10-11, 2025.

    Starting at 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Check in begins at 7:30 AM)


    Topics include 

    Chaplaincy Foundations and Personhood, Firefighter and Crisis Ministry, FD Funeral, PSOB, Chaplain Conduct, Fire Department Operations, Stress Management and Starting a Chaplaincy Program

    Fees

    $250.00 includes a

    printed manual and thumb drive.


    Instructors

    Chaplain Jim Duncan, Executive Director of the Federation of Fire Chaplains; Chaplain Jim Cook, CFCA President and FFC President

    Chaplain Richard Brown, CFCA Vice-President and FFC member


    FFC/CFCA Fire Department Funerals 16 hours

    Thursday and Friday, February 12-13, 2025

    8:00 AM -- 5:00 PM


    Topics include 

    How to prepare and deliver a funeral message, Types of Funerals, Developing the Order of Service, dealing with difficult issues, and More.


    Instructors


    Chaplain Patricia Marrufo,  Riverside County Fire Department

    Chaplain Dante Marruffo, Riverside County Fire Department

    Chaplain Vince Roldan, Los angeles County Fire Department

    Chaplain Jim Cook, CFCA President and FFC President, Riverside County Fire Dept.


    Fees

    $200.00 includes a printed manual


    Registration

    Online: www.cfcachaplain.org

    By Mail: Click on the word Flier below, fill out form on bottom of flier, and mail with payment to:

    California Fire Chaplains Association

    PO Box 3281

    Rocklin, CA  95677


    FLIER

    Additional Information 

    Meals and accommodations are the responsibility of the students

    Hotels near the classroom

    Howard Johnsons, 626-808-4500

    Saga Motor Hotel, 626-795-9431

    Hilton Pasadena, 626-797-2727

    The Westin, 626-792-2727

    Courtyard by Marriott, 626-403-7600.



    Topics include 
    • 17 Oct 2025
    • 08:00
    • 23 Oct 2025
    • 12:00
    • Coast Nisku Inn & Conference Center, 1101 4 Street, Nisku, AB, Canada T9E 7N1

          

    FFC Annual Conference 2025
    October 16-24, 2025

    Pre-Conference

    October 17-19, 2025



    Details will be added when they become available.



    The 2024 Annual Conference of the Federation of Fire Chaplains will be held near Edmonton Airport in Nisku, Alberta, Canada

    We encourage you to choose our host hotel:

    1101 4 Street, Nisku, AB, Canada T9E 7N1

    www.coastniskuinn.com



    Room Rates:

    • Coast King Room: $139 per night + tax Single occupancy
      •                            $149 Per night + Tax based on double occupancy
    • Coast Two Queen Room: $139 per night + tax
      •   $149 Per night + Tax based on double occupancy

    These rates are based on double occupancy. Please note that there will be an additional charge of $20 per night for each extra guest.

      Kindly note that children currently are not able to be added to the reservation. Please just bypass this option and reserve the size of the room you require.  

    Cancellation Policy: There is a 24-hour cancellation policy in effect. If you need to cancel your reservation, please do so at least 24 hours before your scheduled arrival. Failure to cancel within this timeframe will result in a No-Show charge, which will be your responsibility, not that of the Federation of fire Chaplains.

    Complimentary Shuttle Service: We offer a complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport for your convenience. If you require this service, please contact us at 780-955-7744 to arrange your pickup.

    If you have any questions or require further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out. We look forward to welcoming you to the Coast Nisku Inn & Conference Centre.

    Please note this does not include taxes

    This room rate is only available October 16-24, 2025

    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 17-19


    Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy

    Advanced Chaplaincy Class-To Be Announced

    CISM-To Be Announced


    The General Conference will begin on Sunday evening, October 19, 2025, 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

    Registration will open on or before May 1, 2025

    Register Early

    Prices increase after

    August 31, 2025

    Be Sure to Register Early


    Conference Pricing also reflects a discount for Members

    To get the FFC Member discount You must become a Member

    Before August 31, 2025 

    (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 17-19 2024



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    Transportation Information

    Edmonton Airport (YEG)

    The Conference Centre offers a shuttle service to and from the airport.

    Please remember this is a courtesy!





    Our Local Host:

    Chaplain Chris White

    email


    FFC Office

    Chaplain Jimmie Duncan

    Office: (469) 503-1566

    Mobile: (469) 955-1522

    email



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