The
mission of the New York State Association of Fire
Chaplains is to unite all Fire Chaplains of the State
of New York in order to promote a deeper and wider knowledge
of one another in the true ecumenical spirit and to establish
statewide procedures of standardization in serving our fellow
firefighters, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and God, our
supreme Chief.
The
Association:
Provides
fellowship through our Spring Training Conference.
Develops
ideas and procedures for chaplains to follow in ministry in
and through the fire service.
Gives
an opportunity to develop skills in firematics through annual
training periods.
Establishes
an identity for chaplains within the fire & EMS service
of New York State.
Fire Chaplains:
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are layman or ordained persons chosen to serve the needs of
the members of their departments; paid or volunteer.
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are persons whose skills and compassion can meet the special
needs of victims of fire, accidents and disasters.
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are available to their departments for alarms, drills, meetings,
socials, memorials and public functions.
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are available to the sick and for counseling on both professional
and personal problems.
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are trained firefighters, rescue workers, qualified first
aid attendants or emergency medical technicians ready to work
beside colleagues in combating fires and meeting human needs.
