Federation of Fire Chaplains
&
Tennessee Federation of Fire Chaplains
presents
Essentials of Emergency Services Chaplaincy
Saturday May 30 and Sunday May 31, 2026
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
This course provides the nationally recognized Federation of Fire Chaplains foundation for Fire/Rescue/EMS/EMA chaplain service and teaches an established and credentialed system of protocols to provide chaplain service to emergency workers and the public. This two-day course is 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 Foundations of Chaplaincy, the Personhood of the Chaplain, Ministry to Firefighters, Ministry to People in Crisis, Beginning a Fire Chaplain Program, Managing Stress, Fire Department Funerals, Fire Chaplain Operations, Mutual Aid, and the Tennessee Federation of Fire Chaplains deployment teams.
Location
TBA
Prerequisites
NIMS 100, 200, 700, & 800
Cost
Before May 15, 2026 - $250.00
$375 includes 2026 Tennessee Federation of Fire Chaplains dues, Chaplain Institute Fee, and Federation of Fire Chaplains dues for those who submit their completed membership application and supporting documents prior to end of this training event.
January 3-16, 2026 - $425.00 ($375.00 + $50.00 late fee)
Registration and Membership Application
Registration open soon
Send completed application to
Paul N. Trumpore, Sr.
908 Kimberlin Heights Road
Knoxville, TN 37920-8926
or
email the completed forms to
Paul.Trumpore@TFFC.org
For Additional Information
Point of Contact
Paul N. Trumpore, Sr.
Executive Director, Tennessee Federation of Fire Chaplains
email: Paul.Trumpore@TFFC.org
Phone: (865) 805-2890
Lodging
Students are responsible for their own lodging
