The below listed duties constitute only a brief summary of what may actually be

requited in any situation that may be encountered. The Chaplain must remain

constantly alert and sensitive to needs and the means he must employ to meet

those needs.

Emergency Situations - The Chaplain will respond when contacted by dispatch or

fire department personnel, or at his own discretion, and will report at the scene to

the officer in charge. When at a scene, the Chaplain will be under the command

authority of the officer in charge. The Chaplain will respond as follows:

(A) To the scene when:

1. A working fire of second alarm or greater is in progress.

2. A critical incident is in progress.

3. A critical injury or death to a firefighter is reported.

4. The incident involves a victim that is a member of a department

member’s family.

5. Whenever the incident commander determines that the services of the

Chaplain may be of value in the ongoing emergency operation. This

may include situations where:

(a) The victim or family is highly emotional or unstable.

(b) Care is needed for the family of the victim while treatment is

underway.

(c) The victim or the family requests the services of a chaplain or

clergy.

(d) The incident commander feels the presence of the Chaplain would

be of benefit to the victim or to department personnel.

(B) To the hospital when:

1. The incident commander or paramedic providing treatment determines

that the victim or family may need support or counsel.

2. The victim’s family needs to be located and notified.

3. A member of the fire department is the victim.