The Division of Chaplaincy Support

A program that mobilizes resources to enhance the spiritual, psychological, and physical aspects of PVFD professionals and the surrounding community

• Crisis scene management & support
• Critical Incident Stress Management
• Confidential professional counseling & support services
• Consultant to PVFD administration
• Facilitate seminars on family-work life management topics
• Community care/support services

• Structure fires
• Medical/Trauma Cardiac Arrests
• Suicide/Homicide Events
• Any significant event determined by PVFD professionals needing chaplaincy support

• The chaplain monitors Durham County Fire & EMS dispatch frequencies and responds to emergent nature dispatches
• Upon dispatch/arrival of known crisis, PVFD professionals can contact the chaplain via cell phone for response
• The chaplain is available anytime for in-person consultation or Critical Incident Stress Debriefings via cell phone

Mark Holland Phone: 919.971.3064

Mark Holland has served in emergency services since 1983, ministered in pastoral care since 1985 and been a critical incident facilitator since 1994. Mark holds an Associate of Applied Science degree in Emergency Medicine, a Bachelor’s degree in Theological Studies, a Master of Divinity & Master of Arts degrees in Counseling, and will complete his PhD in Pastoral Care & Counseling in the Spring of 2007. He is credentialed as a paramedic, licensed professional counselor, ordained minister, and endorsed as a public safety chaplain.

Wilbert Fletcher Phone: 919.361.0927 Email: chaplain@pvfd.com

This learning series will create an opportunity for teambuilding, improving communication, and renewing a passion for emergency services.