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    • 27 Dec 2024
    • 00:00
    • 31 Dec 2025
    • 23:30
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    Renewal By Fire Department

    January 1-December 31, 2025

    • 16 Oct 2025
    • 08:30
    • 17 Oct 2025
    • 16:00
    • Madison County Joint Information Center, 558 South Keenland Dr. Richmond, KY


    The Kentucky Federation of Fire Chaplains

    is Sponsoring

    TO REGISTER

    Go to:

    www.Peersupportacademy.org/courses/PCI-Richmond-KY

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

          

    FFC Annual Conference 2025
    October 17-24, 2025

    Pre-Conference

    October 17-19, 2025

    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

    CISM-Advanced Assisting Individuals in Crisis

    Advanced Chaplaincy Classes

    Working Minds-Saturday Only

    Making the Death Notification-Sunday Only




    The General Conference will begin on Sunday evening, October 19, 2025, with the "Tired Travelers" reception.

    Following the Opening ceremonies, Monday, October 20, the attendee will have the opportunity for 16 hours of additional training on topics selected by the host chaplains.

    Registration is open

    Prices increase after August 31, 2025

    Be Sure to Register Early


    Special Instructions for Canadians

    Please register and indicate that you are from Canada. We will send you the information to pay with Canadian dollars.


    Conference Pricing 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 an 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.

    Transportation

    Edmonton Airport (YEG)

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

    Please remember this is a courtesy!

    If you are driving to the Conference from the US would you please let me know.


    Transportation Information

    Edmonton Airport (YEG)

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

    Please remember this is a courtesy!


    If you are driving to the Conference from the US would you please let me know.


    Our Local Host:

    Chaplain Chris White

    email


    FFC Office

    Chaplain Jimmie Duncan

    Office: (469) 503-1566

    Mobile: (469) 955-1522

    email



    • 01 Nov 2025
    • 08:30
    • 02 Nov 2025
    • 17:00
    • Knicely Conference Center, 2355 Nashville Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42101

    The Kentucky Federation of Fire Chaplains

    in conjunction with 

    South Central Kentucky Firefighters Association

    Fire School

    Present

    Basic Chaplain Class

    November 1-2, 2025, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

    The Basic Fire Chaplain Training includes 2-days of course material designed to introduce the fire chaplain to ministry in the fire service. Topics included are roles of fire chaplains, how to minister to firefighters, how to minister to fire victims, critical incident stress, fire department funerals, basic fire chaplain operations, etc. Successful completion of this class will partially fulfill the training requirements necessary to become a certified chaplain by the Kentucky Fire Commission. This course also serves as a great annual refresher for all fire chaplains.

    Instructor

    Rev. Rebecca Brown

    (270) 261-9882

    docreb10@aol.com

    Registration

    Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1716873588119?aff=oddtdtcreator

    Flyer

    SCKFA Fire School

    • 04 Nov 2025
    • 08:00
    • 07 Nov 2025
    • 17:00
    • Lodi Police Department, 215 West Elm St. Lodi CA 95240

    California Fire Chaplain Association

    &

    Federation of Fire Chaplains

    Fire Chaplain Training

    November 4-7 , 2025

    Hosted by: Lodi Fire & Police Departments

    Training Location: Lodi Police Department (in the Community Room)

    215 West Elm Street

    Lodi, California 95240


    FFC Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy – (16 hours)

    November 4th and 5th 2025 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Check in begins at 8:00 AM)

    Fees: $250.00 (Class + Printed Manual)

    Topics include: Foundations of Fire Chaplaincy, Personhood of the Chaplain, Ministry to Firefighters, Ministry to People in Crisis, Chaplain Code of Conduct,    FD Funerals, Fire Department Chaplain Operations, Helping Firefighters Manage

    Stress, and others.

    This course serves as the foundation course for credit with the Federation of Fire Chaplains.


    Instructors:

    Jim Cook, President of CFCA and Past President of FFC: Chaplain Dick

    Brown, CFCA Vice-President, FFC Member

    Advanced Chaplain Training (16 hours) Topics include:

    Making the Death Notification: Debt Elimination and Personal Finance Management for Public Safety Families.

    November 6th & 7th 2025 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Check in begins at 8:00 AM).

    Fees: $200.00

    November 6th,  8:30 am to 5:00 pm 8 Hrs. Registration 8:00 am

    Making the Death Notification

    This is an advanced class developed by the Federation of Fire Chaplains to

    equip chaplains with the skills and sensitivity required to deliver death notifications with professionalism, care and compassion. Chaplains will explore procedures, emotional impact, and appropriate responses during difficult duty, ensuring they are fully prepared to support families and agencies alike.


    Instructors:

    Chaplain Jim Cook, CFCA President, FFC-Past President

    Chaplain Dick Brown, CFCA Vice-President, FFC Member


    November 6th , 2025

    Coaching Your Team  8:30 am to 12:00 pm

    This class provides practical training to inspire, encourage and challenge your team towards achieving maximum effectiveness in your mission.

    Instructor

    Mark O’Sullivan, Master Chaplain, CFCA Secretary/Treasurer


    Debt Elimination and Personal Finance Management for Public Safety Employees  1:30 pm -5:00 pm

    A seminar and workshop teaches a battle tested strategy, using the money

    you already earn to eliminate all debt and establish financial freedom. Credit card debt, auto loans, and personal loans are gone within 2 to 3 years. Mortgages gone within 5 to 8 years.

    Instructor

    Mark O’Sullivan, Master Chaplain, CFCA Secretary/Treasurer


    Registration

    Online: cfcachaplain.org

    By mail: Registration Form

    Refund/Cancellation Policy:

    If we do not have 10 students enrolled in the classes by October 25, 2025, the

    class will be cancelled, and a full refund will be issued.


    If you are unable to attend the conference, a full refund will be available until October 31 , 2025



    • 12 Jan 2026
    • 08:00
    • 13 Jan 2026
    • 17:00
    • Palm Beach County Fire Rescue, 405 Pike Rd., West Palm Beach, FL 33411

    FD Chaplain Services, Inc.

    &

    Palm Beach County Fire Rescue

    Present

    “Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy”

    Jan 12-13, 2026

    Limited to 30 students


    Eligible for 16 hours training for Florida Fire Inspectors & Fire Service Instructors


    Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy 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 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, and many others. 

    Cost

    $250 (includes FFC Basic Fire Chaplain Certificate & printed FFC Manual + USB)


    Dates


    Jan 12-13, 2026 (8:00am start each day)


    Location

    Palm Beach County Fire Rescue- 405 Pike Rd. West Palm Beach, FL 33411


    REGISTRATION FORM

    (Registration limited to 30 students)


    Download, Fill out and Scan/Email this form to:


    ChaplainFD@gmail.com


    You may also fill out registration form and mail to:

    Mark Goodman

    10221 S Golden Elm Dr.

    Estero, FL 33928


    For more info call 239-405-1737


    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 and Lehigh Acres FD as Chaplain. He is also a Peer member of the Tri-County CISM Team. Mark is a Master Chaplain and Instructor III for the Federation of Fire Chaplains.


    Please Note

    I understand and agree that if I decide to 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 of tuition will be made.

    • 16 Jan 2026
    • 08:00
    • 17 Jan 2026
    • 17:00
    • Hillsboro, OR


    ESSENTIALS OF FIRE CHAPLAINCY

    HILLSBORO, OR

    January 16-17, 2025

    0800-1700 Hrs.

    Instructors: Joel Peterson, Chris Wade, Kenton Johnson

    (More Information to Follow)


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