Training Events

Scroll down to browse upcoming FFC Events. Many have links to brochures or webpages for more information. 

Restrictions made by Federal, State and local governments concerning the Corona Virus and public health are constantly changing. These training events must follow local guidelines and will differ from location to location. Remember, it is mandatory for participants to follow the guidelines of the training location.

Our training schedule is constantly changing, please continue to check back for the most current information with regards to training. 

Upcoming events

    • 01 Jan 2023
    • 01 Jan 2024
    • FFC Office
    Register

    Fire Departments or other third party entities may use this portal to make membership dues payments for FFC Chaplains.


    PLEASE NOTE

    Please Enter the Chaplain's information (Name and Mailing Address). When it asks for Billing information please enter the information associated with the credit card. 

    If done improperly, it may result in the wrong name on the Membership Card and it may be mailed to the wrong address.

    • 21 Jun 2023
    • 08:30 (EDT)
    • 23 Jun 2023
    • 17:30 (EDT)
    • Walton County Fire Rescue, 752 Triple G Road Defuniak Springs, FL 32433

    Walton County Florida

    Chaplain Training Event

    Presented by

    Federation of Fire Chaplains

    and

    FD Chaplain Services

    June 21-23, 2023


    Location

    Walton County Fire Rescue

    752 Triple G Road

    Defuniak Springs, FL 32433


    Classes

    Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy

    June 21-22, 2023

    The "Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy" is a foundational training course for the fire department chaplain. This two-day course is the basis for training recognition by the Federation of Fire Chaplains and earns the student a certificate from the FFC upon completion. U.S. Fire Departments are now using this FFC training as the standard for fire chaplaincy across the country, allowing chaplains to minister within the fire service wherever life takes them. 

    Cost

    $200.00

    Fully Involved

    (The Fire Chaplains Toolbox)

    June 23, 2023

    The "Fully Involved" class builds on the "Essentials" class and discusses topics such as Physiology & Reactions of Stress, Cancer Awareness, Understanding CISM, Suicide Prevention, Peer Support, Resiliency, Stress Reduction Strategies, Mantal Health Intervention & More


    Flyers/Registration 

    Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy

    Fully Involved


    For more information, please contact:

    Mark Goodman

    (239) 405-1737

    Email

    or visit: fdchaplainservices.com


    • 18 Jul 2023
    • 08:30
    • 20 Jul 2023
    • 17:30
    • 8000 NW 21st Street Doral, Florida 33122

    Miami-Dade Area Florida

    Chaplain Training Event

    Presented by

    Federation of Fire Chaplains

    and

    FD Chaplain Services

    July 18-20, 2023


    Location

    8000 NW 21st Street

    Doral, Florida  33122


    Classes

    Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy

    July 18-19, 2023

    The "Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy" is a foundational training course for the fire department chaplain. This two-day course is the basis for training recognition by the Federation of Fire Chaplains and earns the student a certificate from the FFC upon completion. U.S. Fire Departments are now using this FFC training as the standard for fire chaplaincy across the country, allowing chaplains to minister within the fire service wherever life takes them. 

    Cost

    $200.00

    Fully Involved

    (The Fire Chaplains Toolbox)

    July 20, 2023

    The "Fully Involved" class builds on the "Essentials" class and discusses topics such as Physiology & Reactions of Stress, Cancer Awareness, Understanding CISM, Suicide Prevention, Peer Support, Resiliency, Stress Reduction Strategies, Mantal Health Intervention & More


    Flyers/Registration 

    Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy

    Fully Involved

    For more information, please contact:

    Mark Goodman

    (239) 405-1737

    Email

    or visit: fdchaplainservices.com


    • 25 Jul 2023
    • 08:30 (PDT)
    • 28 Jul 2023
    • 17:00 (PDT)
    • Contra Costa County Fire Training Center, 2945 Treat Blvd., Concord, California 94518

      California Fire Chaplain Association  

    Federation of Fire Chaplains

    Fire Chaplain Training

    July 25, 26, 27, 28, 2023

    Hosted by: Contra Costa County Training Officers Association

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

    July 25-26, 2023       8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Check in begins at 8:00 AM)

    Fees: $300.00 (Class + Printed Manual)

    Topics include: Chaplaincy Foundations and Personhood, Ministry to Firefighters, Ministry to people in Crisis,  FD Funerals, Fire Department Chaplain Operations, Helping Firefighters Manage Stress, and others.  This course serves as the foundation for credit with the FFC Fire Chaplains. 

    Instructors: Chaplain Jim Cook; Chaplain Dick Brown;

    Advanced Chaplain Training-Fire Department Funerals(16 hours) 

    July 27-28, 2023  8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Check in begins at 8:00 AM)

    Preparing the Fire Department Funeral Message, Fire Department Funerals, working in the planning process, Developing a plan for FD Funerals. 
    July 27, 2023  8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Check in begins at 8:00 AM).

    Fees: $200.00

    Day 1 –  July 27th, Registration 8:00 am; Class 8:30 am to 5:00 pm  (8 Hrs.)  Delivering a Fire Department Funeral Message

    Day 2 -   July 28th, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (8 Hrs.)  Funeral Scenarios, Working within the System.  Developing an order of service for specific types of Fire Department Funerals                                                                

    Instructors: Chaplains: Patricia Marruffo, Dante Marruffo, Jim Cook, Fr. Robert Rien

    Training Location: Contra Costa County Fire Training Center

    2945 Treat Blvd.

    Concord, California 94518


    Registration: Online: www.cfcachaplain.org 

    Or by mail: use form below


    Refund/Cancellation Policy: 

    If we do not have 10 students enrolled in the classes by July 15, 2023  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

    July 20th, 2023.


    Meals and accommodations are the responsibility of the students.

    For additional information contact: Jim Cook 951-743-8817 or CFCA office, 916-317-6588


    Download Flyer/Registration Form

    • 02 Aug 2023
    • 08:30
    • 04 Aug 2023
    • 17:30
    • Lebanon County Fire Training Center, 833 Metro Dr. Lebanon, PA 17042


    The Pennsylvania Fire Chaplains Training Event

    Presented by

    Federation of Fire Chaplains

    and

    FD Chaplain Services

    Hosted by 

    Lebanon County Fire Chaplains Association

    and

    Berks County Fire Chaplains Network


    August 2-4, 2023


    Location

    Lebanon County Fire Training Center

    833 Metro Drive

    Lebanon, PA 17042


    Classes

    Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy

    August 2-3, 2023

    The "Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy" is a foundational training course for the fire department chaplain. This two-day course is the basis for training recognition by the Federation of Fire Chaplains and earns the student a certificate from the FFC upon completion. U.S. Fire Departments are now using this FFC training as the standard for fire chaplaincy across the country, allowing chaplains to minister within the fire service wherever life takes them. 

    Cost

    $200.00

    Fully Involved

    (The Fire Chaplains Toolbox)

    August 4, 2023

    The "Fully Involved" class builds on the "Essentials" class and discusses topics such as Physiology & Reactions of Stress, Cancer Awareness, Understanding CISM, Suicide Prevention, Peer Support, Resiliency, Stress Reduction Strategies, Mantal Health Intervention & More


    Flyers/Registration 


    Essentials Flyer


    Fully Involved


    For more information, please contact:

    Mark Goodman

    (239) 405-1737

    Email

    or visit: fdchaplainservices.com



    • 13 Oct 2023
    • 08:00 (EDT)
    • 19 Oct 2023
    • 12:00 (EDT)
    • Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park Hotel 950 Carillon Drive St. Petersburg, Florida 33716
    Register


    FFC Annual Conference 2022
    October 13-19, 2023

    Pre-Conference

    October 13-15, 2023

    St. Petersburg, Florida

    The 2022 Annual Conference of the Federation of Fire Chaplains will be held i9n St. Petersburg Florida at the Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park Hotel. The conference dates are October 13-19, 2023. This includes Pre-Conference Training October 13-15, 2023 (Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy, CISM Training, and Advanced Chaplaincy Training).

    The General Conference will begin on Sunday evening, October 15, 2023 with the "Tired Travelers" reception. Following the Opening ceremonies, Monday, October 16, the attendee will have the opportunity for 16-20 hours of additional training on topics selected by the host chaplains.

    Note: If you are attending the Instructor Class it is on October 13, 2023, before the Conference begins.

    NOTE

    Register Early

    Prices increase after

    August 15, 2023


    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)

    Conference Schedule will be posted when available


    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.


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    Pre-Conference Training

    October 13-15, 2022


    Instructor Training (1 Day, October 13)

    (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


    CISM:  3-Day Group and Individual Class (GRIN) (October 13-15)


    Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy (2 days, October 14-15)


     Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) (2 days, October 14-15)


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    Conference Brochure


    Hotel Information

    We encourage you to choose our host hotel:

    Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park Hotel

    950 Carillon Drive

    St. Petersburg, Florida  33716

    (727) 540-0050  

      

      

    Room Rate. $179 + tax

     To get the special rate, you need to register

    BEFORE September 1, 2023

    Use the Booking Code: FIRST


    Hotel Online Registration link

     If you call them directly, tell them you are attending the
    Federation of Fire Chaplains Conference,
     October 2023 and give them the Booking Code: FIRST


    If you would like to arrive early or stay later, the Conference rates will be honored 3 days before or after if the rooms are available.

    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.


    Airport Information

    The closest airport to the conference location is

    St. Pete-Clearwater International airport.

    Click on the logo for more information.


    Our Host Committee Recommends

    if you fly into St. Pete-Clearwater Airport you should use

    Allegiant Airlines


    You can also fly into Tampa International Airport



    Our Local Hosts:


    All First Responders Matter

    Chaplain Milton Smith

    (727) 798-5718


    FFC Office

    Chaplain Jimmie Duncan

    Office: (469) 503-1566

    Mobile: (469) 955-1522

    email



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