“Caring for first responders
who care for our community”
WHAT IS A FIRST RESPONDER CHAPLAIN?
A First Responder Chaplain is a trained clergy member or spiritual support provider who offers emotional, spiritual, and/or practical crisis support to first responders (such as. police officers, firefighters, paramedics, 911 dispatchers and emergency personnel) and the communities they serve.
OVERVIEW & MISSION
Core Purpose: FRCA is committed to caring for first responders who work tirelessly to serve our communities. Our mission emphasizes supporting first responders, their families, and even the civilians affected by critical incidents. Our organization also focuses on providing mutual support for chaplains as they fulfill their roles.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
FRCA is structured as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and serves multiple first responder agencies within Douglas County, Kansas. The association meets monthly for continuing education, mutual encouragement among its members.
FRCA Remembering…
National Police Week
Services We Provide
Assist with death notifications
On-scene first responder support
Provide personal and family emergency counseling
Provide emotional care for civilians
Provide prayer support for individuals or departments
Provide a listening ear
We are available 24/7, and rotate the on-call duty weekly
911 dispatch or officer activation
In 2024 Chaplains…
Were on call 24 hours a day, seven days per week to respond to the needs of first responders
Provided 62 training and public education activities
Made 189 comfort contacts for first responders, families, and impacted citizens
Responded to 22 death scenes and provided 5 death notifications
Assisted with 13 post-incident defusing/debriefings
Made 262 agency visits to build and maintain trust with our partner agencies by delivering snacks and visiting with first responders
Made 25 official visits for award ceremonies, graduations, retirements, etc.
Supported 16 memorials/funerals, helping to plan, conduct, or being in attendance.
Agencies Served
Services Provided
Contact
Chaplain Paul Taylor
Email
ptaylor@frchaplain.org
Phone
785.380.3636