First Responder Chaplains, LLC is an independent, non-denominational ministry serving Michigan and the greater Midwest and Great Lakes region of the United States.

Our purpose is to intervene in stressful and emergency situations and to equip chaplains for excellent spiritual support during such times.

When Should You Call FRC?

1. Unattended Death --- When there has been an unattended death, suicide or otherwise. Always call if the death is due to accidents, fires, or criminal activity. Do not ask the family if they desire a Chaplain. The Chaplain will find that out when he gets there. If they do not desire his services, he will express his sympathy to the family on behalf of the city and leave. This is great public relations for the department and the city or County.

2. Death Notification --- When a death notification needs to be made. The Chaplains are trained and experienced in accomplishing this service with compassion and understanding. This not only relieves the officer of a stressful situation but also frees him to be back in service much quicker. The Chaplain may need to stay with the family until certain phone calls and other matters are attended to.

3. Victim Assistance --- all traumatic events (fires, accidents, shootings, etc.) where compassionate support is needed --- the Chaplain knows what the community resources are and how to make referrals.

4. Traumatic or Crisis Situations --- When there is a traumatic or crisis situation where aid or support to public servants and victims may be   advantageous. When a Deputy or officer is seriously injured, ill or deceased. Chaplains are trained in Critical Incident Stress Debriefing.

5. Confidential Pastoral Counseling --- When a Deputy or officer desires confidential counseling related to any aspect of his/her professional or personal life. Any communications a person makes to the Chaplain is strictly on a confidential basis and will not be released to departmental members or any other person. Any police or fire personnel may go to the Chaplain without having to notify his or her supervisor or anyone else.

By Travis Case, Pastor/Teacher, Northgate Baptist Church; Irving, Texas