What State do you live in?

TX

Type of Organization

Volunteer Fire Department

Job Function

Other

Years in Fire/EMS:

2

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

teague fire and rescue

Years With Department/Agency

2

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Teague PD, Groves Texas PD

My Training:

CISM, numerous pastoral care classes, PFA training, Masters of Divinity

About Me:

I am a Fire Chaplain, member of FFC

Day Job:

Pastor

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To care for the department. I also wear bunker gear and take the training. This is a very rewarding and important service to our community

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The Fighters. They are amazing and don't allow a lot of caregiving. They let me in and care for me as much as I do them.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Home and financial stress limiting volunteer firefighters

Lack of focused training, especially psychological and spiritual self care

Time management and priorities withing the department-too many volunteers having gear but few actually wearing them