Chaplaincy Program

Chaplain Services

The Franklin County Fire & EMS Chaplaincy Program offers encouragement and support to those who are facing a loss subsequent to a fire, accident or health incident. The Chaplains assist visitors and citizens of Franklin County in addition to the men and women who put their lives on the line to serve and protect our community. The Chaplains are committed to teaching incoming first responders stress management, self-care, and to end the stigma that reaching out is a weakness.

Further, the Chaplaincy Program serves the community by meeting spiritual and emotional needs in times of crisis. The Franklin County Fire & EMS Chaplaincy Program provides comfort and counsel as well as referrals to appropriate community agencies within Franklin County. The Chaplains provide assistance in contacting family members and/or church pastors as needed. The Chaplains do not replace the home church pastor.

Communications between our Chaplain's are considered confidential. Any volunteer or Career personnel may choose to utilize the services of a Chaplain at any time.

Skills

Our Chaplains are:

• Skilled in Pastoral Care
• Prepared to serve in a Crisis Zone
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to the Fire Service
• Committed to learning the skills necessary to effectively relate to and minister to Firefighters and Emergency Medical Services personnel

Franklin County Chaplains

• J.T. Clark
• Terry Lee Clark
• Reverend Michael Gallimore
• Anthony Byers
• Pam Hodges
• Crystal Turner

Join Our Team

If you’re interested in joining the Franklin County Chaplain’s Program, please complete the application and submit online. Someone will be in contact with you. Any questions, please contact us at 540-483-3091.