Ohio Federation of Fire ChaplainsMembership
Membership is open to all who are involved with the fire service chaplaincy. Some of our members are full-time career chaplains; the majority are volunteers. Others are firefighters or EMS or paramedics who have religious training, denominational officials, laypersons, or seminary students.
Benefits to Members
- Written materials designed to help chaplains implement and sustain effective programs
- Updates each year to keep chaplains current in their field
- Educational opportunities are offered in annual conferences, regional meetings, and within the state
- A Chaplain Directory is provided to all members to provide a network of mutual support and informational sharing
- Provides a standing in a professional organization
- Certificates for completed training are provided
- Chaplain identification is provided through identification cards, membership certificates, arm patches, and automobile decals
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Outlines and programs for annual Memorial Services are provided
Benefits to Department
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Provides information on establishing a chaplaincy program
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Gives chaplain training through conferences, lesson materials, and articles
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Gives support and encouragement to the chaplain
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Keeps the chaplain abreast of the latest programs and developments in the field
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Provides a standard of care and training
Membership Qualifications
· Appointed to the chaplaincy by a Fire/EMS service agency
· Endorsed by their religious body for the ministry as a chaplain
· Currently serving as a Fire Department/EMS chaplain
· Appointed to serve as a chaplain by a Fire service/EMS agency but lack the ecclesiastical endorsement
· Former Fire Department/EMS chaplains who are not currently serving in that capacity
· Fire/EMS chaplains who are retired, and who want to still be a part of the network
Affiliate Members are…
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Individuals or groups that have a interest in and are supportive of the objects and the goals of the Ohio Federation of Fire Chaplains
Click here to download OFFC BrochureClick here to download Application for Membership
Click here to download Membership Renewal Application
