Assistant chaplain for meetings, special events, home and hospital visitations, and funerals.

The Chaplain responds to dispatch or fire department personnel calls, exercising discretion, and reports to the scene under the command authority of the incident commander. Typically, the Chaplain responds to working fires of the second alarm or greater, critical incidents, firefighter injuries or deaths, incidents involving department members’ families, or as determined by the incident commander for emotional or unstable situations. The Chaplain also goes to the hospital as directed, offering support or counsel, locating and notifying the victim’s family, especially if a member of the fire department is the victim. Additional responsibilities include counseling emergency service workers and their families, making death notifications, serving on a Critical Incident Management Team, acting as a liaison with clergy in the community, addressing the spiritual needs of department members and families, offering prayers at special occasions, and providing a listening ear and support in times of need. Furthermore, the Chaplain coordinates and provides family services in the event of severe injury or death of an emergency service worker.

An Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) functions as a primary care provider in the pre-hospital setting and is responsible for all aspects of care provided to the sick and injured. The EMT provides basic life support, including patient assessment, airway management, and use of the automatic defibrillator.

Chaplains provide ministry to patients and families on a variety of occasions: chaotic events of traumas in the emergency room, the tense hours in the waiting room, during the struggle of recovery from accident or illness, during the celebration of the birth of a child, while rejoicing over good news from a test or procedure, during the anxiety of impending surgery, and in those moments of grief and loss. Our chaplains are there to offer support and compassion. They seek to connect people to the resource of faith and spirituality as they face life and death issues. Through the use of both process and presence, our chaplains offer comfort, strength and hope.

In their role as Fire Chaplains, they undertake various responsibilities, including caring for Firefighters and EMS personnel, supporting other fire department members, and providing assistance to the families of firefighters and department personnel. Their duties extend to visiting sick or injured firefighters at home or in the hospital, making death notifications, and offering Psychological First Aid and Spiritual Support to victims in crises. They contribute to the education of fire department personnel on stress management, ethics, family life, and victim response. As part of the Critical Incident Stress Management Team, they assist at emergency scenes within the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and serve as a liaison with clergy in the community. Their role also involves addressing the spiritual needs of department members and their families, offering prayers at special occasions, and coordinating family services in the unfortunate event of severe injury or death. Always prepared, they serve as a reliable resource for the Fire Chief.

The Home Fire Campaign helps save lives by installing free smoke alarms in homes that don't have them, and by educating people about home fire safety. The Tennessee Home Fire Campaign, an initiative by the American Red Cross, focuses on saving lives by installing free smoke alarms and educating people about home fire safety. Volunteer opportunities are available for Sound the Alarm events, where alarms are installed, escape plans created, and fire safety information shared to reduce the risk of home fire-related deaths. If individuals cannot afford alarms or are physically unable to install them, the Red Cross provides assistance. The campaign emphasizes the impact of just one day in changing lives and encourages donations to support families affected by home fires. Volunteers and donors play a crucial role in Sound the Alarm events, contributing to Home Fire Relief efforts. Join us in making homes safer and saving lives.

As a member of the Disaster Action Team (DAT) at the American Red Cross, they contribute to local disaster response efforts, addressing immediate needs of disaster clients within a team setting. Working under the guidance of a DAT Incident Response Leader or Captain/Assistant Captain, their responsibilities encompass conducting disaster assessments, interviewing those affected to address emergency needs, and completing necessary reports such as Disaster registration and Case Record Form (Form 901) and chapter-developed incident reports. They provide assistance in accordance with the National Standardized price list (7/11) and Client casework guidelines, coordinating required aid for disaster clients, including shelter arrangements. Additionally, they actively participate in Mass Feedings, contribute to Community Disaster Education, and engage in monthly DAT Team Meetings.

They instruct and facilitate classes in Health Service First Aid, CPR (Adult, Child, Infant with Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)), teaching organizations Community Disaster Education, Public Events, and Education through their Fire Simulator Safety House. Additionally, they instruct and facilitate Disaster Services and Overview, Sheltering, and National Shelter System.

from the Southern Baptist disaster Relief Manual 2007 Page 7"...Inasmuch as ye have done it unto the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me."-Matthew 25:40b KJVDisasters are critical events and critical events often cause crisis for those who are involved. The American Red Cross reports that 59 percent of Americans would be likely to seek counsel from a spiritual care provider in such cumstances.2 Chaplains need to utilize their particular role and skills in an intentional manner to enhance the coping capabilities and spiritual reactions to a disaster. Providing spiritual care in the wake of disasters often involves integrating spiritual responses with other kinds of help provided by emergency care responders, mental health providers, and social care agents. Such help is best managed through the framework of established crisis intervention principles. Spiritual care providers should understand how various representatives of the other caring components typically operate in consideration of these principles.

The Post Chaplain is charged with the spiritual welfare of the Post Comrades and will offer divine but non-sectarian service in the event of dedications,funerals, public functions, etc. adhere to such ceremonial rituals as are reccomended by the National Department Headquarters.

Fire Chaplains fulfill a range of duties, including caring for firefighters, EMS personnel, and other department members, as well as supporting their families. They visit sick or injured members at home or in the hospital, make death notifications, and provide Psychological First Aid and Spiritual Support to victims of crisis situations. Additionally, they teach fire department personnel in areas like stress management, ethics, family life, and victim response. Fire Chaplains play a crucial role in the Critical Incident Stress Management Team, offer assistance within the National Incident Management System (NIMS) at emergency scenes, and act as liaisons with other clergy in the community. Addressing spiritual needs, they deliver prayers at special occasions and coordinate family services in the unfortunate event of a serious injury or death within the department. Always ready, Fire Chaplains serve as a valuable resource for the Fire Chief.

Managed the input of new information and updates of shelter facility data in the online National Shelter System (NSS) and the Chapter’s electronic files. Key responsibilities included entering new shelter facility agreements, updating and making appropriate changes in NSS aand Chapter’s Files, running reports for Chapter staff and community partners, attending bi-monthly NSS conference calls, serving on the NSS Support Team during local disasters to open shelters, create incidents, and enter nightly shelter populations in NSS, and supporting activities of Facility Liaison.

The Chaplain’s duties encompass responding to emergency situations when contacted by dispatch or fire department personnel. Under the command authority of the officer in charge, the Chaplain attends scenes involving second-alarm fires, critical incidents, firefighter injuries or deaths, incidents affecting a department member’s family, or when deemed valuable by the incident commander for emotional or unstable situations. Additionally, the Chaplain goes to the hospital as directed by the incident commander or paramedic, offering support or counsel to victims and their families, and aiding in the notification process for firefighter victims.

The Chaplain’s responsibilities entail responding to emergency situations when contacted by dispatch or fire department personnel, reporting to the scene under the command authority of the officer in charge. Responses include situations such as second-alarm fires, critical incidents, firefighter injuries or deaths, incidents involving a department member’s family, or when the incident commander deems the Chaplain’s services valuable. This encompasses emotional or unstable situations, the need for family care during treatment, specific requests for chaplain services, or when the incident commander believes the Chaplain’s presence would benefit victims or department personnel. Additionally, the Chaplain goes to the hospital as directed by the incident commander or paramedic, providing support or counsel to victims and families, and assisting in family notifications, especially when a firefighter is the victim.

Help persons grow as individuals and particularly their relationship with GOD. Help persons grow in their relationship to one another and become true comrades to one another. To serve as a remainder of the transcendence of life. To develop an environment with which comrades are encouraged in their collective moral and spiritual growth. To remind all Americans that GOD is the source of ALL rights and privileges. To remain cognizant that the Veterans of Foreign wars is in nature embracing all religions and faith groups within the ranks. The Chaplain being non-sectarianand non-denominational, must minister to the spiritual needs of al without regard to either affiliation or non-affiliation. for many people, the only religious contact they will have will be with the Chaplain. Chaplains will need to provide ministry to people wherever there is a need.

Volunteered with the American Red Cross at Naval Branch Health Clinic (NBHC) on NSA Mid-South in Millington, Tennessee. Worked in the Primary Care Section as a Medical Assistant, managing training records for the training section. Assisted with audiovisual and instructional material assembly. Offered individual peer counseling, leveraging experience as a retired Hospital Corpsman, Combat Veteran, and Chaplain.

Provided assistance in the nursery for children. Offered ministerial support to Deacon Families in various settings, including homes, hospitals, and funerals. Ministered to the Retired (elderly) group, known as the Golden Agers. Designed the church’s initial website, contributed to the development of email communication, and upgraded computer systems for the church office and library. Served as Secretary for Deacon Meetings.

Hospital Corpsmen (HM) assist in preventing and treating disease and injury. HM's are the only enlisted MEDICAL CORPS in ALL the Armed Services. They provide medical care to Sailors/Marines/Soldiers/Airmen, Coast Guard/NOAA/Foreign services and their families. Functioned as clinical specialty technician, medical administrator, and health care provider at clinics/hospitals/and battalion aid stations and on the battlefield with the Marine Corps and assisted Emergency Medical Technicians to Advanced Trauma/Cardiac Life Support exceeding civilian counterparts (see below). Emergency medical treatment included initial resuscitative treatment in combat as a . Field Medical Service Technician Navy Enlisted Classification 8404 served as a Non-Physician Healthcare Provider (Clinical Assistant) supervised by an independent duty corpsman in the battalion aid station, on ships and with the Fleet Marine Force, at remote duty stations with no medical officer.Duties were treating diseases/injuries and administering immunization programs, rendering emergency medical treatment, and instructing sailors and marines in first aid, self-aid, and personal hygiene procedures. Transported the sick and injured; conducted preliminary physical examinations, including SEAL, Recon Forces, Deep-sea Diving, and Aircrew. Performed medical administrative and supply procedures; maintained treatment records and reports; supervised field environmental sanitation and preventive medicine programs; supervised air, water, food, and habitability standards. Performed clinical laboratory tests and operated sophisticated laboratory equipment. Took /processed X-rays, used X-ray equipment, filled prescriptions, and served as an on-the-job training operating room technician under an OR tech Instructor in an operational environment. Certified as a Medical Assistant, PA/ NREMT Emergency Medical Technician, Completed Army Correspondence Courses in Licenced Practical Nurse 91C, Surgical Tech 91D, and Lab Tech.

In the role of (NER-HM-002, Exhibit dates MAY 1992 - JUL 2003), they serve as an assistant in preventing and treating diseases and injuries while managing the administration of medical departments. Operating within pay grades up to E-5 (HM2), their responsibilities include administering first aid, assisting with physical examinations, making basic clinical assessments, providing nursing care, administering medicine, collecting specimens, and assisting in the transportation of the sick and injured. They transcribe medical orders, write admission nursing notes, admit, transfer, and discharge patients, and maintain mechanical equipment on the ward. Additionally, they submit routine medical reports, supervise personnel in clinic or ward duties, maintain medical journals, logs, and health records, and prepare, process, control, and transmit optical-scan documents. Instructional roles involve teaching medical and nonmedical personnel in general and emergency medical care, as well as self-administration of medications. They perform elementary laboratory procedures, including urinalysis, blood count, and smear preparation. This experience earned credit recommendations from the American Council on Education for HM, translating to 3 semester hours in clinical nursing practice, 2 in physical assessment, 2 in personnel supervision, and 3 in records and information management. Related civilian occupations include Hospital-Admitting Clerk, Interviewing Clerks (except Personnel And Social Welfare), Medical Assistant, Medical Assistants, Medical Record Technicians, Medical Records Technicians, Medical-Record Clerk, Nurse Assistants, Nursing Aides, Orderlies, And Attendants, and Statistical Clerks.

able to perform the duties of an HN and assist with administrative procedures; emergency treatment; equipment maintenance; infection control; laboratory test procedures; material management; medication administration; patient assessment care, and transport; recording and documenting; routine medical care; and wound and incision care. Specific tasks include creating medical or dental records; monitoring patient vital signs; cleaning treatment rooms and equipment;inventorying and organizing medical department equipment and supplies; administering intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections; assessing medical conditions, diseases, and injuries; obtaining vital signs; assisting health care providers with treatment and medicalprocedures; counseling patients regarding treatment plans; monitoring fluid intake and output; performing urinary catheterization; performing first aid; transcribing medical information; and operating medical equipment including EKG, AED, BP, cuff, suction devices, and O2 tanks.

As (NER-HN-001, Exhibit dates JUN 1971 - APR 1992), their role involves performing fundamental nursing care, including applying bandages, splints, and dressings, recording vital signs, collecting specimens, and, under direction, administering medication. They possess knowledge of the basic elements and functions of various bodily systems. Their duties extend to maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in medical department equipment and spaces, as well as performing routine clerical tasks on the ward. Recognized by the American Council on Education, their training is credited in the vocational certificate category as equivalent to a one-year practical nursing program, covering nursing techniques, clinical applications, basic anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, and medical terminology. In the lower-division baccalaureate/associate degree category, they earn credit recommendations for health and hygiene (2 semester hours), nursing techniques (3 semester hours), nursing clinical (4-5 semester hours), emergency medical care (2 semester hours), and medical terminology (1 semester hour), with anatomy and physiology credits based on institutional evaluation. This experience relates to civilian occupations such as Medical Assistant, Medical Assistant, and HA.

In the role defined by the American Council on Education for HA (NER-HN-001, Exhibit dates JUN 1971 - DEC 1989), individuals perform basic nursing care under close supervision. This includes applying bandages, splints, and dressings, recording vital signs, and collecting specimens. Under direction, they administer medication and identify the basic elements and functions of various bodily systems, such as the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urogenital, musculoskeletal, and nervous systems. Responsibilities also involve maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in medical department equipment and spaces, along with performing routine clerical duties on the ward.

In the role of Seaman Recruit (SR) at the U.S. Navy with a primary occupation of Seaman Recruit at Pay Grade E-1, individuals, under close supervision, perform fundamental seamanship functions aboard ships. This includes tasks related to lines or wires, such as knot tying, whipping, seizing, and rigging used for securing the ship to a pier, moor, or anchor. They can identify the functions of navigation and shipboard equipment, handle life-saving equipment, operate small boats, and navigate using various compass types. SRs maintain records by degrees or points and possess knowledge of navigational aids, Nautical Rules of the Road, and buoys in U.S. inland waters. They understand the terminology of decks, superstructures, and hull parts, along with the purpose and limitations of first aid, including treatments for electrical shock, fractures, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and burns. Qualifying as a Swimmer Fourth Class, SRs can float for at least five minutes, use clothing and buoyant objects to stay afloat and swim through oil, flames, and debris. Their expertise extends to determining the classes of fire hoses, using fire extinguishers, and understanding various shipboard systems. Related civilian occupations for SR include Sailors and Marine Oilers (ONET 53-5011.00).

In the role defined by the American Council on Education for SN (NER-SN-001, dates JUN 1971-DEC 1989), individuals perform all fundamental seamanship functions aboard a ship related to lines or wires, encompassing knot tying, whipping and seizing, and rigging used to secure the ship to a pier, moor, or anchor. Their capabilities include identifying functions of navigation and shipboard equipment, handling life-saving equipment, managing small boats, and navigating using various compass types. SNs maintain records by degrees or points, possess knowledge of navigational aids, nautical rules of the road, and buoys in U.S. inland waters. They understand the nomenclature of decks, superstructures, and hull parts, along with the purpose and limitations of first aid, including treatments for electrical shock, fractures, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and burns. Qualifying as a Swimmer Fourth Class, SNs can float for a minimum of five minutes, use clothing and buoyant objects for staying afloat, and swim through oil, flames, and debris. Their expertise extends to determining the classes of fire hoses, using fire extinguishers, and understanding various shipboard systems. Credit recommendations from ACE for SN include three semester hours in seamanship and additional credit in first aid and fire science based on institutional evaluation. If assigned as a boat coxswain, three extra semester hours in small boat operation are recommended. If qualified as a Swimmer First Class, one semester hour in swimming and additional credit in swimming based on institutional evaluation are suggested.

Volunteered as a Firefighter/EMT for two to three evenings per week and 12-hour shifts on Saturdays. Acquired prerequisite ambulance hours for admission to Harrisburg Area Community College’s EMT Paramedic Program. Executed duties as a PA EMT MAST, with cross-training in extrication, trench rescue, SCBA, and firefighting.

Turbotville Troop 622 Troop Chaplain would conduct non-denominational worship services on hikes and campouts for Scouts, Leaders, and their Parents.

Apprenticed in various aspects of a family-owned business, specializing in Welding/Fabrication, Millwright, Crane/Heavy Equipment Operations, Rigging, and General Construction, with additional skills in Concrete/Masonry.