A Fire Chaplain stands with firefighters and their families during times of crisis, loss, or emotional need. They are a source of spiritual and emotional strength for those who serve.
Typical responsibilities include:
Leading memorial services
Supporting injured or ill personnel and families
Participating in CISM (Critical Incident Stress Management) teams
Acting as a liaison with local clergy
Offering prayers and invocations at events
Offering prayers and invocations at events
Teaching emotional, spiritual, and mental wellness
Providing confidential support to personnel and their families
Connecting personnel with EAPs, counselling, or wellness programs
The British Columbia Association of Fire Chaplains (BCAFC) exists to support chaplaincy across fire services in B.C.
We provide:
Regional and online training events
Networking opportunities for mutual support
Access to Federation of Fire Chaplains (FFC) International training and resources
Affordable membership with shared tools and materials
BC Association of Fire Chaplains
c/o Mission Fire Rescue Services
33330 7th Avenue, Mission, BC V2V 2E4
🌐 www.bcafc.ca
📧 Email: [email protected]
When I am called to duty, God, wherever flames may rage,
give me strength to save a life, whatever be its age.
Help me embrace a little child before it is too late,
or save an older person from the horror of that fate.
Enable me to be alert to hear the weakest shout,
and quickly and efficiently to put the fire out.
I want to fill my calling Lord, and to give the best in me,
to guard my every neighbor and protect their property.
And if according to my fate, my days should come to end,
please bless with your protecting hand, my family and friends.
Amen.
“In prayer it is better to have a heart without words than words without a heart.”
— John Bunyan
Certification and standing in a professional organization
Access to training materials and effective program outlines
Discounted access to FFC training and conferences
A member directory for connection and collaboration
Resources for memorials, services, and ceremonial duties
Access to chaplaincy program frameworks
Training for new or existing chaplains
Resources to align with best practices
Ongoing updates and support for chaplaincy work
Membership is open to all individuals involved in Fire Service Chaplaincy.
This includes:
Volunteer and paid chaplains
Firefighters with spiritual training or ministry experience
Religious leaders with a heart for supporting emergency responders
Provide a Letter of Appointment from your fire service
Submit a Letter of Endorsement from your faith-based body
Complete the Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy Course
Agree to the BCAFC Code of Conduct