Wendy Norris

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Combination Fire Rescue Department, Other Response Agency Type
Job Function
Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Other
Years in Fire/EMS:
14
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Forest Bend Fire Department
Years With Department/Agency
3
Web Site:
http://www.firefighterministries.org
About Me:
My Bio-

I am a certified Master Chaplain and has worked within the fire chaplaincy since 1998. I currently serves as a chaplain for the Forest Bend Vol. Fire Department and has also worked on response teams for local, state, and national disasters. I specialize in PTSD, Injured Emergency Worker Care and LODD preparation and aftercare.

I serve as the Presiding Officer on the Governor’s Advisory Panel for the Star of Texas Awards. I am also the Director for the Texas LODD Task Force/NFFF LAST Team, an administrator and instructor for the Federation of Fire Chaplains, and a peer advisor for the SOAR program at Shriner's Hospital in Galveston. I am the Public Information Officer for the IAFC- Safety, Health & Survival Section.

Previously, I have worked as an industrial firefighter in Antioch, California and in Houston, Texas until I was injured in a structure fire in 1997. I also served as a volunteer firefighter. I received my fire, rescue, EMS, and instructor training at Solano College in Fairfield, California, and Texas A&M in College Station, Texas.

I have spoken at numerous events, churches, and conventions regarding my story as well as on emotional and spiritual topics that affect emergency workers. I also teach classes on
preparing for line of duty deaths and injuries, notifications, firefighter safety and LODD prevention and beyond CISD
Day Job:
Fire Chaplain
Relationship Status:
Married
Facebook or Other Online Profile:
http://adoptionandfire.typepad.com
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I started out as an Explorer. I then became an industrial firefighter and EMT. I was also a volunteer firefighter. I am now a chaplain and the President of Firefighter Ministries, a non-profit organization that takes care of the spiritual, physical and emotional needs of the emergency services.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
The friendships, the family, and the nature of the job
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Line of duty death, injury prevention and safety.

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  • Jim Seargent

    Hi Wendy, after reading your post I checked out your page. I must say that you have a beautiful family, and wish the best for you, your husband and your beautiful daughter.

    Mar 29, 2009

  • Ed Nied

    Thanks for setting all this up.
    I don't use this or facebook much as I normally just don't have the time.
    I will try to log in more often and we need to get some forums going on Ca issues, huh?

    Mar 29, 2009

  • Old Fireguy

    Wendy, Please see my comments in the thread "Struggles" and correct/expand as necessary. Thanks

    Aug 13, 2009