RESOURCES
Resource PDFs
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AFFC "How to Start" BrochureList Item 1
This brochure details fire service chaplain responsibilities, the value of a fire chaplain’s service, brief steps to start your own fire department chaplaincy program, and the agency benefits of AFFC support.
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AFFC's Fire Chaplaincy Program Handbook
This handbook details why fire chaplains are needed in departments, the chaplaincy program strategy, qualifications, policies, etc., steps to start your own fire department chaplaincy program, and other necessary details, attachments, and guidelines.
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"EMS Perspectives on Coping with Child Death in an Out-of-Hospital Setting"
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EMU's "Effect of Work-Related Stress on Firefighter/Paramedic”
“This research attempts to identify the aspects of psychological on the job stress, its causation, its effect on job performance, and any effects stress might have on wellness and general wellbeing. [It also] explores stress reduction techniques and their effectiveness.”
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FCC's "Chaplains Manual Fire Department Funerals"
"This manual provides information covering a broad spectrum of subjects from many sources and from what departments and families of fallen firefighters recommended. From this information, the chaplain may choose what best fits a particular situation and adapt it as necessary. "
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FEMA's NIMS Training
"EMI works in collaboration with the whole community to provide training in support of the NIMS Training Program. The Preparedness Branch coordinates EMI’s NIMS training efforts with the National Integration Center (NIC) to integrate NIMS doctrine and training with whole community needs."
Reference Articles
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Michael Zarle's "The Culture of Fire/Rescue/Ems Responders”
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Wendy C. Norris' "Don't Forget Your Dispatchers"
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CDC: Firefighter Cancer AwarenessList Item 1
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IAFF: Cancer Awareness & Prevention Resources
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Alabama Emergency Management Agency
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Michael Zarle's "Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome (Disorder) is Becoming an Epidemic"
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American Counseling Association's "Helping Children Cope with Trauma & 10 Ways to Recognize PTSD"
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Mark Goodman's "The Stress Tetrahedron: A New Way To Visualize First Responder Stress"
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John Amtmann's "A Stress Management Tool for EMS Professionals"
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Michael Zarle's "Firefighter Suicides – Please Pray"
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Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
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Addiction And Emergency Responders
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Addiction Treatment Centers
Here is a map of Addiction treatment centers and rehab centers located across the United States.
Endorser's Websites
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Alabama Fire College
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Federation of Fire Chaplains
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Alabama Association of Fire ChiefsList Item 3
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Alabama Fire Fighters AssociationList Item 1
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Professional Fire Fighters Association of AlabamaList Item 2
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Alabama Association of Volunteer Fire DepartmentsList Item 4
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Alabama First Responder Peer Support
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1:1 Foundation
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