Illinois Corps Of Fire Chaplains (ICFC)

Welcome To ICFC

The purpose of the Illinois Corps of Fire Chaplains, Inc is

• to serve Fire Service Chaplains,
• to support the ministry of fire and emergency response Chaplains,
• to assist fire service agencies in developing Chaplaincy programs in their agencies,
• to develop standards of practice in cooperation with emergency agencies,
• and to develop a network designed to assist victims of fires, disasters and terrorism.

 Chaplain Jennie Swanson (Hanover Park)         President
Chaplain Darrell Coons  (Belleville, East Side, Northwest, Swansea, Mid America Airport, Saint Louis Downtown Airport) Vice President   
Chaplain Bob Moll (Barrington/Palatine Rural) Treasurer
Chaplain Lee Gatzke  (Sauk Village/Steger)     Board Member
Chaplain Ed Hatcher (Chesterfield, MO)           Board Member
            
In partnership with MABAS we are reaching across the state of Illinois to provide an effective network of mutual aid, training and a standard of care in our departments and communities.  www.mabas.org

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May God bless you as you serve!

Chaplain Jennie Swanson
Hanover Park Fire Department
ICFC President
jennieswanson@sbcglobal.net

Division 12

Fire Chief Craig Haigh (Hanover Park) is serving as Chief Liaison for Division 12   
chaigh@hpil.org
Chaplain Jennie Swanson (Hanover Park) is serving as Chaplain Coordinator for Division 12   jennieswanson@sbcglobal.net

Chaplain Wayne Kiser (DuPage County OEM) is serving as Training Officer for Divisions 12
graphedsvc@aol.com

Division XII Policies:  

Download mabas_xii_sog.doc

Sample Chaplain Job Description:  Download department_chaplain_position_description.doc

Division 41

Chaplain Kurt A. Flora (Randolph Township) is serving as the Chaplain Coordinator for Division 46.
kurt@heyworthchristian.org

MABAS Division Listing

MABAS Division Listing

FFC Basic Course and CISM

The MABAS Chaplains in Wisconsin are sponsoring a

Federation of Fire Chaplains
BASIC FIRE CHAPLAIN COURSE
and
ICISF Pastoral Crisis Intervention I (CISM)

August 19-20, 2008

Both courses are recommended as required training for all IL MABAS Chaplains. 

Location: Blackhawk Technical College
6004 S County Farm Road G
Janesville, WI 53546-9458
608-758-6900 | 800-498-1282
www.blackhawk.edu

Registration Form

The contact person is Chaplain Bill Wagner (Beloit)
w3inbeloit@aol.com

Federation of Fire Chaplains
BASIC FIRE CHAPLAIN COURSE
and
ICISF Pastoral Crisis Intervention I (CISM)

August 19-20, 2008

Both courses are recommended as required training for all IL MABAS Chaplains. 

Location: Blackhawk Technical College
6004 S County Farm Road G
Janesville, WI 53546-9458
608-758-6900 | 800-498-1282
www.blackhawk.edu

Registration Form

The contact person is Chaplain Bill Wagner (Beloit)
w3inbeloit@aol.com

A Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Workshop

The purpose of the "Partnerships in Emergency Preparedness: A Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Preparedness Training Workshop" is to engage the Homeland Security stakeholders, including the private sector, governmental agencies, non-profit groups such as non-governmental organizations and faith-based groups in a strategic partnership to develop a national culture of preparedness.

The workshop will focus on equipping Department of Homeland Security and FEMA partners in emergency preparedness with the resources, knowledge, training, and skills necessary to respond to, and recover from all threats, hazards, and adverse incidents.

The workshops will highlight the National Strategy for Homeland Security, the National Response Framework, the National Incident Management System, Homeland Security Grant Programs, and the role of grassroots faith-based, community-based, and other non-governmental organizations in emergency management and preparedness.

The workshop will also provide faith-based and community organizations with a unique opportunity to meet and discuss pertinent issues with Department and FEMA leadership, as well as state and local emergency preparedness and emergency management officials.

Sixth Workshop: Embassy Suites Chicago-Downtown/Lakefront - Salon ABCD
511 North Columbus Drive
Chicago, Ill. 60611-5591

July 29, 2008
8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CDT

Sample Workshop Agenda

              

Registration Information

This free workshop is open to the public, but registration is required.

Register Now

Disaster Response - The Chaplain's Role

Friday, July 18, 2008

10 am to 3 pm (EST)

New Palestine United Church,
15 E. Main, New Palestine INDIANA

An overview of the uniqueness of disaster response and the role the chaplain may be called upon to play.  This class covers the main types of disasters - man-made and natural, victim response, department response, the value of having a disaster response plan, a brief look at how the National Response Plan and NIMS relate in a disaster, the phases of a disaster and how the chaplain fits into the overall plan - why certification is required, roles the chaplain may play, such as crisis intervener, information gather, grief counselor, liaison with relief agencies, materials handling, shelter worker, etc. and how the chaplain can also play an important role in the long-term aftermath of disaster.

This class is approved by and registered with the Federation of Fire Chaplains for 4 hours of continued education credit. Chaplain Jim Burns, an FFC approved instructor will be leading the class.    Lunch is on your own.  Cafe' 52 is nearby and we usually walk down to the cafe for lunch.

There is NO charge for the class and we will have a short business meeting after the training. 

For more information and registration click here
or email Jim Burns here burns303702@bellsouth.net

Have you signed up for the FFC Institute Certification for training, education and experience in the field of fire service chaplaincy???   This is the "official" Federation of Fire Chaplains tracking system for your training and experience in fire service chaplaincy.

You may apply for credit leading toward basic and advanced chaplaincy certificates.  This is not automatic.  You must register and pay a $25.00 initial fee to have your records set up.  Then you are responsible for sending in copies of your certificates and earned hours of training.  Go to www.firechaplains.org  click on Institute for additional information

and an Information and Application Packet,  or email Jim Burns at burns303702@bellsouth.net and I will send you a copy of the Information and Application Packet.

FFC Basic Course and ICISF PCI 1

Our FFC friends in the Wisconsin MABAS Chaplain Program are sponsoring an FFC Basic Training.  This is basic training through our national organization and is highly recommended for all IL MABAS chaplains.

ICISF Pastoral Crisis Intervention Level 1 will also be offered. 

Let's support this opportunity!

August  19-20, 2008      

Blackhawk Technical College                      
6004 Prairie Avenue       
Janesville, Wisconsin

For brochure click below:
Download federationinstitutewis.pdf

July MABAS Chaplains Meeting

On Thursday July 10, 2008 the Division 12 Chaplain Committee is extending an invitation to our fellow MABAS Chiefs and Chaplains to join us for an evening of food and fellowship. New chaplain candidates are also welcome to attend. We will meet and get to know each other, share stories and experiences.  Dress is casual. Please come and join us.

Thursday July 10, 2008
1800-2000 (evening)
Location:
Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Response
1000 Pratt Blvd
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

RSVP and Information please contact
Chaplain Jim Antiporek (Warrenville)

630-308-2404
games4james47@yahoo.com 

Disaster Planning: Building Bridges to Provide Care

On Tuesday, June 3, 2008 the Chicago Department of Public Health Psychosocial Disaster Preparedness Sub-Committee and the Metropolitan Chicago Healthcare Council will present an educational program entitled: Disaster Planning: Building Bridges to Provide Care. This educational program is being provided FREE of CHARGE to hospitals through a grant provided by the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR).  The conference will be held at the Metropolitan Chicago Healthcare Council Conference Center, 19^th Floor, 222 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL 60606.

 

Program Agenda:

 

     Registration:     8:00 a.m.

     Program:           8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

 

Program Description

 

This program will focus on:

· The role and experience of spiritual care providers and mental health professionals during and after a large scale disaster

· Lessons learned while providing psychosocial and spiritual care during the Minnesota bridge collapse

· Necessary preparations for critical incidents and disasters in law enforcement and hospital settings

· The role of chaplain support in a law enforcement setting

· The role and organization of a family assistance center

· Methods for coordinating psychosocial and spiritual care among hospital, municipal, volunteer and community clergy personnel

 

Note: Additional program information is attached.

 

Faculty 

 

The expert faculty for the program will be:

 

Jonathan Bundt, MA, LMFT, Minneapolis Police Swat Mental Health Professional, Metro Hospital Compact Behavioral Health Coordinator

 

Daniel Levin, M.D., General Psychiatry Residency Director, Rush University Medical Center

 

Kevin Massey, BCC, Acting Director, ELCA Domestic Disaster Response, Lutheran Disaster Response, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

 

Renee Mehlinger, M.D., Director, Psychiatry Services Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center, Red Cross Volunteer, Chicago, IL

 

Reverend Paul Rutgers, Executive Director, Council of Religious Leaders of Metropolitan Chicago

 

Chaplain Tim Serban, Director, Mission Integration & Spiritual Care, Providence Everett Medical Center, NWSA

 

Reverend Dr. Jeffery Stewart, Director, Minneapolis Police Chaplain Corp

 

Reverend John Wilson, PhD, Trauma Services, Critical Care Chaplain Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Chicago, IL

 

Conference Information 

 

Registration is on-line at www.mchc.com under the Educational Programs section. All program materials are included. Lunch will be provided. If you require special assistance or accommodations, please notify us in advance of the program and we will make every effort to accommodate you. If you have any questions about registering, please contact Deborah Swanson at (312) 906-6074 or by email at dswanson@mchc.com.

 

We encourage you to route this information to members of your staff who may benefit from attending the program. Note: Professional Chaplains may be eligible to receive six CEU hours through their professional organization. If you have any questions about the program, please contact Joanna Griffin, CDPH, at (312) 747-9390 or by email at griffin_joanna@cdph.org.

 

 

Lisa Johnson

Program Manager, EMS/Chicago ASPR

Clinical, Administrative, Professional

and Emergency Services

Division 7

Chaplain Hank Roso (Bradley, Bourbonnais) is serving as Chaplain Coordinator for Division 7.

hank@ecainternational.org

MABAS Division Listing

FFC Basic Course

The MABAS Chaplains in Wisconsin are sponsoring a

Federation of Fire Chaplains BASIC FIRE CHAPLAIN COURSE in August of 2008.

Tentative dates are either

August 12-13 or 19-20.

Location: Blackhawk Technical College
6004 S County Farm Road G
Janesville, WI 53546-9458

Main Campus Phone Number:
608-758-6900 | 800-498-1282

www.blackhawk.edu

More information will be posted when it becomes available.

The contact person is Chaplain Bill Wagner (Beloit)
w3inbeloit@aol.com