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Fire Chaplains also serve on the front lines of secular society serving not only the Fire Department but the community at large.

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The duties of a Fire Chaplain include:

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Ministering to Firefighters and EMS personnel.

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Ministering to other Fire Departments.

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Ministering to family members of Firefighters and other Department personnel.

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Visiting sick and injured Firefighters and Department members at home an in the hospital.

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Making death notifications.

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Providing assistance to victims of crisis situations.

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Teaching Fire Department personnel in areas such as stress management, ethics, family life and victim response.

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Serving as part of the Critical Incident Stress Management Team.

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Assist at emergency scenes.

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Serve as a liaison with other clergy in the community.

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Provide for the spiritual needs of the Department members and their families.

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Offer prayers at special occasions such as recruit graduations and award ceremonies.

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Perform Marriage and Funeral services for Department members and family members.

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Co-ordinate and provide family support services in the event of serious injury or death of a Firefighter or Department member.

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Provide a listening ear.

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Serve as a ready resource for the Fire Chief.

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