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Mass. Corps of Fire Chaplains

Harris Conference Information Below!

Chaplains provide spiritual and personal counseling to firefighters and other department members. Some Chaplains work a set schedule but are usually available at any time, even weekends and holy days. A fire department may also loan its Chaplain to other emergency medical services providers or to the local police department. Chaplains usually do not take confession or offer last rites, but they can talk to fire department personnel about things that are bothering them. Also, chaplains can offer marriage counseling to fire department staff members and their spouses or fiances, grief counseling to the families of firefighters killed in the line of duty and are trained in Critical Incident Stress Management. A fire department may ask its Chaplain to conduct funerals or memorial services, especially if the firefighter does not have a pastor. A Chaplain can also officiate at a wedding and some chaplains represent their fire departments at community events. They may serve on community boards, join local ministerial associations and speak at events and civic organizations. Chaplains create a bridge between the department and the community or communities it serves.

Fire Department Chief Officers who wish to receive information on the work of a Department Chaplain, request assistance in locating a Chaplain to serve their Department, would like to arrange for a presentation on the Ministry of a Fire Chaplain or Clergy currently serving as Chaplains, would like to serve or who desire information about joining the Corps should contact the Chief Chaplain, The Rev. Bruce Arbour at THIS EMAIL ADDRESS:


Harris Conference
April 30th and May 1st
Endicott College, Wylie Conference Center

This year’s topic for Day 1 is “Safety for the Fire Chaplain,” presented by the safety training instructors from the Mass Fire Academy. Day 2 will begin with a presentation by the MSP Bomb Squad, followed by an opportunity to be certified as a Mental Health First Aid provider.  While this is a resource-packed gathering, we also include some fellowship/networking and relaxation time in the schedule.

The Annual Membership Meeting and MCFC Banquet will include the presentation of the Mychal Judge Award, given to an individual who has shown selfless dedication to promoting and supporting the values and goals of the Mass Corps of Fire Chaplains.

Conference and Banquet: Members $50
Non-Members: $150
Conference, Banquet, and *Accommodations Tuesday Evening Members $100
Banquet Only (includes meeting) $30

2024 Harris Conference Reg Form


MCFC Dues Information

CLICK HERE FOR A 2023-2024 DUES INVOICE!
Annual Dues: $100

CLICK HERE TO PAY BY PAYPAL 

Or Snail Mail a Check with the Dues Invoice to:
Chaplain Joe Eiduson
Treasurer, MCFC
5 Cirrus Drive #5102
Ashland, MA 01721-4453

Click Here to Donate to the MCFC


On-Line Resources

New Member Application Click Here

Introduction to Fire Chaplaincy Click Here

Generic Standard Operating Guidelines (SOGs) for Chaplains Click Here


CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE MCFC OFFICIAL HANDBOOK!


Massachusetts Department of Fire Services Click Here

Fire Chief’s Association of Massachusetts Click Here

National Incident Management Systems Training Click Here

Critical Incident Stress Management Website Click Here

Federation of Fire Chaplains Click Here

Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts Click Here

Massachusetts Call/Volunteer Firefighters Association Click Here

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Scanner Frequencies Click Here

Firehouse.com Click Here

Information for Firefighters about Asbestos Exposure

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