About the TFFC

The Tennessee Federation of Fire Chaplains supports the ministries of volunteer and paid fire department, ambulance service, and rescue squad chaplains, and assists emergency service agencies in developing their chaplaincy programs.

The TFFC cooperates with the Federation of Fire Chaplains on a national level, providing automatic membership and networking with the addition of a state-wide certification and accountability system for chaplains.

The Federation offers programs that provide its members with educational opportunities in training conferences and materials.

The network of mutual support offered by the TFFC helps disseminate and share information with other chaplains.

Assistance is given to fire/EMS/rescue organizations to start or improve their chaplaincy programs.

TFFC has members all across the State and is non-sectarian, non-denominational, with no compromise on individual convictions.

Membership in the TFFC

Membership is open to those involved with the fire/EMS/rescue chaplaincy whether full-time career or volunteer.

Membership Qualifications

• Appointed to the chaplaincy by a fire/EMS/rescue service agency
• Endorsement by their religious body for the ministry as a chaplain
• Currently serving as an emergency service chaplain
• $75.00 annual dues

Benefits of being a TFFC Member

• Written materials designed to help chaplains implement and sustain effective programs.
• Four newsletters each year to keep chaplains current in their field.
• Educational opportunities offered to chaplains in annual conferences and regional meetings.
• A Fire Chaplain Directory provided to all members to provide a network of mutual support and information sharing.
• Provides standing in a professional organization. Certificates for completed training are provided.
• A training library of written, audio, and audiovisual materials is available to members.
• Chaplain identification provided through ID cards, membership certificates, arm patches, and vehicle decals.
• Provides outlines and programs for annual Memorial Services.

Benefits to Departments & Agencies

• Provides information on establishing a chaplaincy program.
• Gives chaplain training through conferences, lesson materials, and articles.
• Gives support and encouragement to the chaplain.
• Keeps the chaplain abreast of the latest programs and developments in the field.