The Fire Chaplain:
- Serves the Fire Department and those whom they serve by providing pastoral ministry and support.
- Advocates the well-being of the whole firefighter; physically, mentally, relationally, and spiritually.
- Advises the Fire Department chain-of-command to promote a climate of excellence and integrity for those serving as guardians of the public trust.
- Ensures the free exercise of religion.
- Provides a link to the greater Johnson City faith community and acts as a command liaison to communities, organizations, and agencies.
Their Guiding Principles:
- Faithfulness to God and God's life-transforming message.
- Respect for the right of others to hold individual beliefs.
- Conversation, cooperation, and collaboration with the Johnson City community of faith.
- Commitment to the highest standards of ethics, morality, personal integrity, and professionalism in the performance of duty.
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