Humpday Hangout: Straight Talk: Fire Service Chaplains

Humpday Hangout: Straight Talk: Fire Service Chaplains

In this week’s Humpday Hangout, host Dan DeGryse speaks to Rob Fisher and some guests who serve as fire department chaplains. The calling and mission of a chaplain is to support and connect with those of us in the fire service. Learn about how these members desire to help firefighters, their approach to connect with this population, lessons learned over the years, and how they keep themselves healthy with all they see and experience.

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