icfc/mabas chaplain program
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Orientation. ICFC/MABAS Chaplain Program. Provide Holistic Care. Effectively serve the physical, emotional, mental, social and spiritual needs of those we serve and protect. What is Holistic Care?. People are by nature physical, emotional and spiritual* beings - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
ICFC/MABAS Chaplain Program
Orientation
Effectively serve the physical, emotional,
mental, social and spiritual needs of those we serve
and protect
Provide Holistic Care
People are by nature physical, emotional and spiritual* beings
(*beliefs and values systems)
We as emergency responders have a responsibility to serve and protect the whole person
Chaplains serve this purpose by specializing in emotional and spiritual care
What is Holistic Care?
Cares for the emotional and spiritual needs of personnel,
families and community in crisis situations
Understands and trains in fire service culture and operations
Not shift based, available 24/7 on assigned days
What is a Fire Chaplain?
Emergency Responder and member of the Fire Service – ‘one of us’
Committed to serve and protect along side firefighters
Trains to provide a Standard of Care for personnel and community
Not primarily a religious advisor – not faith specific
Chaplain communications are
private and confidential
Dependable, faithful, spiritually driven
Federation of Fire Chaplains (FFC) www.firechaplains.org
Illinois Corps of Fire Chaplains (ICFC)www.ilfirechaplains.org
International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF)
www.icisf.org
Professional Organizations Professional Organizations For ChaplainsFor Chaplains
1.Firefighters and Staff2.Command3.Families of Personnel4.Victims of Emergencies and Disasters5.Fellow Chaplains
5 Points Of Service
A Link in the Chain
Incident Includes Internal Support and Assessment (Chaplain and Peer Support)
Pre-incident Education and Training
Intervention Plan Determination
Add External Support CISM/EAP/Medical Services
Continue Internal Supports
Problem Mitigated?
Follow up and Needs Assessment
ContinueInternal Supports
•Caring for •firefighters and personnel•their families•the community•each other
Establishing A Standard Of Care
Be Present… Listen!Be Present… Listen!
Really, though…What does a fire chaplain
do?
Job Stress? Problems At Home?
Cutbacks in the Ambulance Department
have slowed response times. Yes Dear.
Illinois Corps of Fire Chaplains, Inc July 2009Illinois Corps of Fire Chaplains, Inc July 2009
Or when things just go wrong…
Psychological First Aid
We walk with people in the midst of crisis
We then place them in the hands of their own support systems and needed care.
“Firefighters and their families must
have access to counseling and psychological
support.”
Supports “Everyone Goes Home” Firefighter Life Safety Initiative
#13
If you can predict it…you can prevent it
New chaplains do not always have the skills needed for this job
Interviews, orientation, comprehensive training and a probationary period should be required
Chaplains Train To Provide An Effective Standard of Care For Those We Serve Together
Existing theological and pastoral training is NOT sufficient for this job.
A ccessibility
C ommunication
T raining
What’s different?
Basic Training
PPE & Fire Ground Safety/OperationsIncident Command System (NIMS)Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)Pastoral Crisis InterventionLine of Duty Death and FD FuneralsCPR and First AidDepartmental Training Opportunities
Determine what method works best for your department
PagerCell Phone
Dispatch Tone-Out2 Way Radio
CommunicationsCommunications
In order to help Chaplains must know In order to help Chaplains must know
when, where and howwhen, where and how
to respondto respond
The Division Chaplain The Division Chaplain CommitteeCommittee
3 Positions• Chaplain Coordinator• Chief Liaison• Training Officer
Policy Development includes• Duties and Training • Committee Guidelines• Task Force Response