ICFC/MABAS Chaplain Program
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ICFC/MABAS Chaplain Program
Orientation
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Effectively serve the physical, emotional,
mental, social and spiritual needs of those we serve
and protect
Provide Holistic Care
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People are by nature physical, emotional and spiritual* beings
(*beliefs and values systems)
We as emergency responders have a responsibility to serve and protect the whole person
Chaplains serve this purpose by specializing in emotional and spiritual care
What is Holistic Care?
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Cares for the emotional and spiritual needs of personnel,
families and community in crisis situations
Understands and trains in fire service culture and operations
Not shift based, available 24/7 on assigned days
What is a Fire Chaplain?
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Emergency Responder and member of the Fire Service – ‘one of us’
Committed to serve and protect along side firefighters
Trains to provide a Standard of Care for personnel and community
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Not primarily a religious advisor – not faith specific
Chaplain communications are
private and confidential
Dependable, faithful, spiritually driven
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Federation of Fire Chaplains (FFC) www.firechaplains.org
Illinois Corps of Fire Chaplains (ICFC)www.ilfirechaplains.org
International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF)
www.icisf.org
Professional Organizations Professional Organizations For ChaplainsFor Chaplains
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1.Firefighters and Staff2.Command3.Families of Personnel4.Victims of Emergencies and Disasters5.Fellow Chaplains
5 Points Of Service
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A Link in the Chain
Incident Includes Internal Support and Assessment (Chaplain and Peer Support)
Pre-incident Education and Training
Intervention Plan Determination
Add External Support CISM/EAP/Medical Services
Continue Internal Supports
Problem Mitigated?
Follow up and Needs Assessment
ContinueInternal Supports
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•Caring for •firefighters and personnel•their families•the community•each other
Establishing A Standard Of Care
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Be Present… Listen!Be Present… Listen!
Really, though…What does a fire chaplain
do?
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Job Stress? Problems At Home?
Cutbacks in the Ambulance Department
have slowed response times. Yes Dear.
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Illinois Corps of Fire Chaplains, Inc July 2009Illinois Corps of Fire Chaplains, Inc July 2009
Or when things just go wrong…
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Psychological First Aid
We walk with people in the midst of crisis
We then place them in the hands of their own support systems and needed care.
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“Firefighters and their families must
have access to counseling and psychological
support.”
Supports “Everyone Goes Home” Firefighter Life Safety Initiative
#13
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If you can predict it…you can prevent it
New chaplains do not always have the skills needed for this job
Interviews, orientation, comprehensive training and a probationary period should be required
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Chaplains Train To Provide An Effective Standard of Care For Those We Serve Together
Existing theological and pastoral training is NOT sufficient for this job.
A ccessibility
C ommunication
T raining
What’s different?
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Basic Training
PPE & Fire Ground Safety/OperationsIncident Command System (NIMS)Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)Pastoral Crisis InterventionLine of Duty Death and FD FuneralsCPR and First AidDepartmental Training Opportunities
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Determine what method works best for your department
PagerCell Phone
Dispatch Tone-Out2 Way Radio
CommunicationsCommunications
In order to help Chaplains must know In order to help Chaplains must know
when, where and howwhen, where and how
to respondto respond
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The Division Chaplain The Division Chaplain CommitteeCommittee
3 Positions• Chaplain Coordinator• Chief Liaison• Training Officer
Policy Development includes• Duties and Training • Committee Guidelines• Task Force Response
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