ICFC/MABAS
Division 12 Chaplain Trainings
February and March 2010
We have several valuable training opportunities for you these next couple of months. These are excellent trainings for rookies and experienced chaplains alike. Company officers and Chiefs welcome and encouraged to attend. We hope you will be able to participate! Even more opportunities are posted on the www.ilfirechaplains.org website.
Regular Monthly Trainings:
Thursday February 11, 2010 0900-1130
Chaplain Training Headquarters
1045 West Lies Road, Carol Stream
Taught by Fire Chief Craig Haigh, Hanover Park
Carol Stream Station #1
365 Kuhn Road, Carol Stream
Taught by shift personnel (registration requested by March 1, 2010- guru4x@aol.com)
3. Federation of Fire Chaplains BASIC course
This class is a part of the basic recommended requirements for the ICFC and a foundational experience for our chaplains. We will also hold our ICFC annual meeting on the evening of the first day.
Friday-Saturday February 19th and 20th, 2010
American Red Cross Headquarters
1 Westport Ct Bloomington, IL 61704
The FFC Basic chaplain course is a two day, 16 hour class that covers the following topics: Ministry to Firefighters, Ministry to Fire Victims, Critical Incident Stress, Fire Department Funerals, Fire Chaplain Operations, and many others.
Certification as an FFC Fire Chaplain is offered on completion of the course.
Costs and Registration forms here http://www.ilfirechaplains.org/2009/12/ffc-basic-chaplain-central-il-training-announcement.html
PLEASE SUPPORT THE ICFC BY RENEWING YOUR MEMBERSHIP FOR 2010.
Exciting news! The ICFC is going to host a Federation of Fire Chaplains BASIC course in Bloomington IL! Friday -Saturday FEB 19-20, 2010
Yes that's right, we've finally gotten some new training down into Central IL.
This class is a part of the basic recommended requirements for the ICFC and a foundational experience for our chaplains. We will also hold our ICFC annual meeting on the evening of the first day.
FFC Basic Course and ICFC Annual Meeting
The FFC Basic chaplain course is a two day, 16 hour class that covers the following topics:
Ministry to Firefighters, Ministry to Fire Victims, Critical Incident Stress, Fire Department Funerals, Fire Chaplain Operations, and many others. Classes are taught only by qualified FFC Instructors. Certification as an FFC Fire Chaplain is offered on completion of the course.
SCHEDULE: Download ChaplainsAcademySchedule
The basic cost of the course is $150.00. If you are in need of financial assistance please let us know. Participants will be responsible for their own room and board.
For more information call 630-479-1970
REGISTRATION FORM: Download Icfcregistration2010
MABAS Division 12
Chaplain Training Headquarters
CSFD Station #3
All trainings are held on the SECOND THURSDAY of the month from
0900-1130 hours. Trainings begin with short business meeting. Incident reviews are held most months. There is no cost to attend.
All trainings are open to all chaplains and fire personnel. Registration appreciated for March and July 2010 trainings which require numerous personnel and equipment needs.
On Thursday September 10, 2009 at 0900 we will dedicate the new MABAS Division XII Chaplain Training Headquarters at our regular monthly training meeting. The headquarters is located at
and will be the main location for all monthly trainings and special events for MABAS Division XII. These trainings are open and all chaplains, fire personnel and those interested in fire service chaplaincy are welcome to attend.
Service of Dedication
MABAS Division XII Chaplain Committee Training Headquarters
Leader One: Our God says,
"When, they call to me, I will answer them; I will be with them in
trouble." (Psalm 91:15) Let us pray to God saying, "Lord, be our
companion."
God has claimed us in this life and beyond
the grave, so that we may fearlessly endure danger and trouble in hope and in love.
Let us pray to God.
All: Lord, be our companion.
Leader Two: As God so loved the
world, so also may the love of God guide our actions in times of celebration
and in times of uncertainty. Let us pray to God.
Lord, be our companion.
Leader Three: As God calls us to be
peacemakers, may we extend peace to those who are suffering, afraid or alone.
Let us pray to God.
Lord, be our companion.
Leader One: The Almighty has
promised that every tear will be wiped away and death will be no more. We yearn
for a time we no more participate in anyone's grief or dying. Let us pray to
God.
Lord, be our companion.
Leader Two:
We dedicate this space to the One who called us to faithfully serve as Fire
Service Chaplains and Emergency Responders.
This special calling is not for everyone. We are humbled and thankful that it
is a calling for us.
Use this place, all knowing God,
to open our minds and learn to do your work in the world.
Use this place, all powerful
Creator,
to build roads of common mission for the good of your people.
Use this place ever present Spirit,
to strengthen our sense of duty, restoring our courage that we may walk into
any situation you send us, and bring your Presence to our communities.
Leader Three:
Hear the prayers of your servants, Lord…
(Individual prayers are offered)
Leader One:
May the Almighty God bless and protect this place and all who enter in.
In the Name of the One who is our Life, Protection and Hope.
And All God’s people said, “Amen!”
