Federation of Fire Chaplains
&
Tennessee Federation of Fire Chaplains
presents
Essentials of Emergency Services Chaplaincy
Friday January 16 and Saturday January 17, 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
Dickson County Emergency Management Agency
EOC Training Room
284 Cowan Road
Dickson, TN 37055
Prerequisites
NIMS 100, 200, 700, & 800
Cost
Before January 2, 2026 - $375.00
$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 and Membership Application
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
Suggested Lodging Location:
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dickson
100 Barzani Boulevard
Dickson, TN 37055
