Firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics often serve on the front lines of crisis. They arrive first at accidents, fires, medical emergencies, and tragedies—places where life can change in a matter of seconds. In those moments, physical rescue matters, but so does spiritual presence. That is where Fire/EMS Chaplain Training comes in.
At Christian Leaders Institute (CLI), we believe that first responders and ministry leaders alike can be equipped to bring Christ’s presence into high-stress, high-stakes environments. Our Fire/EMS Chaplain Training program provides free, donation-supported courses that prepare volunteer, part-time, and full-time chaplains to serve with credibility, compassion, and confidence.
First responders face trauma daily. From holding the hand of a dying patient to comforting a family at the scene of a fire, chaplains step in to provide emotional and spiritual support. They are a vital presence not just for victims and families, but also for the firefighters and EMS crews themselves.
Many responders carry hidden stress, moral injury, and spiritual questions. A trained chaplain can walk beside them, offering prayer, counsel, and hope.
This program covers essential topics designed to prepare you for this unique ministry role:
Our training is flexible, online, and accessible from anywhere in the world. Best of all, thanks to generous donors, this training is free to enroll. Students are invited to give as God leads, making this program sustainable and expanding access to more chaplains globally.
Whether you are a firefighter, EMT, paramedic, pastor, or volunteer minister, the need is urgent, and the opportunity is real. Through donation-supported online training, Christian Leaders Institute equips you to serve with excellence and credibility.
If you sense God calling you to this front-line ministry, begin your training today.
The Christian Leaders Alliance (CLA) is a global network of recognized Christian leaders who have completed ministry training through Christian Leaders Institute (CLI) and have been formally ordained to serve in their calling.
CLA exists to recognize, support, and credential Christian leaders who are biblically trained, spiritually mature, and actively serving God in their communities.
Whether your calling is to officiate weddings, preach, counsel, plant churches, or care for others, the Christian Leaders Alliance offers a structured and spiritually enriching path to ordination and clergy recognition.
Our Distinctives:
Ordination is more than a title—it’s a recognition of God’s call and the church’s confirmation. At CLA, we ensure that every ordained leader is:
Together, we are raising up a global movement of servant-leaders, ready to bring Christ’s presence into every home, neighborhood, and nation.
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