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Upcoming events

    • 27 Dec 2024
    • 00:00
    • 31 Dec 2025
    • 23:30
    Register

    Renewal By Fire Department

    January 1-December 31, 2025

    • 15 Sep 2025
    • 09:00
    • 16 Sep 2025
    • 17:30
    • Robert L.F. Sikes Public Library 1440 Commerce Dr. Crestview, FL 32539
    Register

    Federation of Fire Chaplains

    Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy

    Presented By

    Crestview Fire Department


    The Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy is sixteen hours of training in Fire Chaplaincy which includes: Foundations of Chaplaincy, Personhood of the Chaplain,  Ministry to Firefighters, Ministry to Those in Crisis, Chaplain Conduct, Chaplain Response, Stress Management, On-Scene Operations, Firefighter Injury and Death, and more.

    Location

    Robert L.F. Sikes Public Library

    1440 Commerce Dr.

    Crestview, Fl 32539


    Cost

    The cost of the class is $250.00 and includes a printed student manual, a USB drive with a full manual and additional resources. 

    Instructor

    Federation of Fire Chaplains Instructor-Milton Smith

    Contact our Instructor, Milton Smith, for additional information.


    Brochure

    • 22 Sep 2025
    • 08:00
    • 23 Sep 2025
    • 17:00
    • Waterville Fire Department 7 College Ave. Waterville, ME 04901
    • 20
    Register

    ESSENTIALS OF FIRE CHAPLAINCY

    Sponsored by

    The Fire Chaplains of Maine

    and

    The Federation of Fire Chaplains

    September 22-23, 2025


    The Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy is sixteen hours of training in Fire Chaplaincy which includes: Foundations of Chaplaincy, Personhood of the Chaplain,  Ministry to Firefighters, Ministry to Those in Crisis, Chaplain Conduct, Chaplain Response, Stress Management, On-Scene Operations, Firefighter Injury and Death, and more.


    Location

    Waterville Fire Department

    7 College Ave.

    Waterville, Maine 04901


    Cost

    The cost for the classis $250.00 and includes a printed Student Manual and a USB with a full Chaplain Manual and more.

     

     


    Local Point of Contact

    Jared Blake

    Email

    Phone: 1 (207) 329-2273

    You can also contact the Federation of Fire Chaplains Office

    Keith Smith

    or

    Jimmie Duncan

    1 (469) 503-1566

    • 23 Sep 2025
    • 08:30
    • 24 Sep 2025
    • 16:30
    • Criminal Justice Academy, 5400 Broad River Rd, Columbia, SC 29212

     Federation of Fire Chaplains 

    and

    South Carolina Public Safety Chaplains Association

    Present

    Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy Course

    Location

    Criminal Justice Academy

    5400 Broad River Rd

    Columbia, South Carolina 29212


    September 23-24, 2025

    0830-1630


    For Cost and More Information Contact:

    Dave DeDonato

    email: dmd777d@gmail.com

    Phone: (803) 206-4702

    Click below to Register:

    or go to: 

    https://tinyurl.com/2025SCFFC





    • 26 Sep 2025
    • 04:00
    • 28 Sep 2025
    • 12:00
    • Courtyard Austin Pflugerville and Pflugerville Conference Center 16100 Impact Way Pflugerville, Texas, USA, 78660

    JOHN P. NORRIS MEMORIAL
    FIRST RESPONDER HEALTH & WELLNESS SYMPOSIUM

    September 26-28, 2025
    Pflugerville, Texas


    • 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



    • 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.

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