Ventura County Chaplain Program

Ventura County Fire Department's Chaplains have been endorsed by their religious body and donate their time and talents to our communities and Department members.  

We are a diverse group representing different faiths. All the members of our chaplain group have a desire and heart to help the public and the firefighter community.  

We embrace a methodology for crisis responses tempered by our individuality and heart for service.

We bring comfort to the crisis.  There is adequate in-field training to ensure a quality response.

Our Chaplains provide confidential, compassionate, and caring support and assistance with the spiritual needs of fire personnel and others in the community when both emergency or non-emergency situations occur.    

Here are some of the duties of the Fire Chaplains:   

• A willingness to respond to any situation where our presence is needed  
• Assist at the emergency scenes and large-scale incidents.   
• Provide assistance to victims of crisis situations  
• Make death notifications with prior approval from the Medical Examiner or Supervisor   
• Visit sick/injured members at the hospital  
• Minister to and assist members of our community with the loss of a loved one   
• Serve as liaison with other clergy in the community  
• Conduct invocations at Academy graduations, awards ceremonies, building and facility dedications, or at any other appropriate event   
• Provide a listening ear known as a Ministry of Presence. 

What are the Requirements  

 ​Here are some of the requirements to become a VCFD Chaplain: ​                                                                                                                                            

Be currently active in a church.

Always demonstrate a servant’s heart..

Be available for responses.

Attend required training classes

Have a current Driver’s License 

Successfully complete the Volunteer Application Process

What is my next Step?  

If you are interested in becoming a Ventura County Fire Department Volunteer Chaplain, call or email the contact person listed to the right.