First Responder Chaplain/Peer Support - Level 1

Sponsored by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department Chaplain Unit

Golden, CO – August 29, 2022

Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm

Cost: $80.00 (a 25% discount for RMPFC Members) The only way to receive this special partnership rate is to register through RMPFC. 

This class is open to everyone who has a heart to serve and minister to First Responders! You do NOT have to currently be a Chaplain/Peer Support to attend.

Learning how to effectively serve your first responders and your community can be done by Chaplains, Church Leaders, Non-Profit Volunteers, and Police/First Responder Peer Support Team Members. Chaplains provide a vital service to law enforcement, fire departments, and other emergency responders. Not only do they support these professionals, they bring comfort to people displaced by disaster or victimized by crime. But, WHO TRAINS THE CHAPLAINS? Often well-meaning pastors and ordained ministers must learn through the school of hard knocks. In addition, they often have the disadvantage of not understanding the culture and stresses of law enforcement and emergency responders. The realities faced daily by police, firefighters and paramedics differ markedly from the routines of most pastors. Yet with training, this gap can be bridged.

The First Responders Chaplaincy Training equips pastors, volunteers, peer support team members, and first responders to support professional protectors and their families in relevant ways. It also gives insight into how chaplains can partner with responders to serve and comfort the community. Attendees will receive an introduction into the perspective of law enforcers and emergency professionals.

Topics:

• Role of the Chaplain

• Introduction to Ministry to First Responders

• Suicide Prevention & Awareness

• Stress Management Techniques

• Introduction to CISM & PTSD

• Crisis Processing Applications

• Death Notifications

• Protector Orientation

• Coping Techniques for the First Responder

• And Much More!

Who Should Attend?

• Chaplains

• Peer Support Team Members

• Police, EMS, Military, Fire, and Corrections Officers

• Pastors and Licensed Ministers

• Law Enforcement leadership desiring to upgrade or start a chaplaincy program

• Anyone desiring to minister to and support first responders

Certificates:

Attendees will receive a certificate of completion after the training Note: This training does NOT certify anyone as a Chaplain.

Location: Hillside Community Church, Golden, CO 80401

For questions contact: Chaplain Barry Young

Email: barrymichaelyoung@yahoo.com or 30seconddevo@gmail.com

Phone: 816-808-0789

Website: https://www.servingheroes.net