Federation of Fire Chaplains
Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy
August 12-13, 2026
Hosted By
The Santa Fe County Fire Department
Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy
A two-day course designed as a “Survey of Fire Chaplaincy”. It is appropriate for new chaplains, experienced chaplains, and those who want to learn what fire chaplaincy is all about.
Topics include: Foundations, Personhood of the Chaplain, Beginning a Fire Chaplaincy Program, Ministry to Firefighters, Assisting Those in Crisis, Chaplain Code of Conduct and Ethics, the Chaplain’s Response, On-Scene Operations, Incident Management, Stress Management, Firefighter Injury and Line of Duty Death, and Fire Service Funerals.
Cost
Cost is $250 per student. Tuition includes two days of instruction and discussion, a Student Manual, and a Chaplain Manual from the Federation of Fire Chaplains on USB.
Location
Agua Fria Fire District, Station 61
58 Caja Del Oro Grant Rd.
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87507
Fire Academy Training Room
Instructors
James (Jim) Cook, President of CFCA and Past President of the Federation of fire Chaplains
Jimmie Duncan, Executive Director of the Federation of Fire Chaplains
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Food and lodging are the responsibility of the student
Local Contact and Class Coordinator
Mike Feulner
Battalion Chief of Special Operations & District Liaison
Office 505-995-6527
Fax 505-992-3065
mfeulner@santafecountynm.gov
