PURPOSE: Chaplain Service: to give aid, comfort and help to firefighters and their families; to work toward the betterment of all areas of the fire service.

GOALS: To aid humanity, our communities, our government, our religions, our country, and the quality of life; to help all of mankind in developing their most noble characteristics - that of serving others; and to achieve a single healing, unifying spirit of love for God and each other.

METHODS: As fire chaplains, our work is not limited to the area of fire departments.  Firefighters, communities of devastating ravages of fire or other crisis happenings. We shall strive to help ease the sufferings of our fellow man wherever our paths shall lead. However, as a base for our work, we have chosen the nation’s fire departments, firefighters and fire victims, whose suffering is the most beyond description.

ARKANSAS CHAPLINS FEDERATION: Is non-denominational, non-sectarian and calls for no compromise of either one’s individual beliefs or convictions.

MEMBERSHIP:Associate memberships available to all persons interested in helping the fire chaplaincy work to further God’s work, however and whenever possible.

About US

The Arkansas Chaplains Federation is a recognized IRS 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to serving firefighters, emergency responders, victims and families across the State of Arkansas. Since our formation in 2021, our mission has remained steadfast: to provide compassionate chaplain support, to strengthen the wellbeing of those who serve, and to promote a spirit of unity, service, and healing in every community we reach.

Our chaplains respond alongside fire departments and emergency services to offer emotional and spiritual support during crises, major disasters, and traumatic events. We work in partnership with agencies such as ADAM, FEMA, and the Arkansas Fire Academy to ensure that responders and families are never alone during life’s most difficult moments. We also assist departments with resources for funerals, weddings, crisis intervention, and counseling referrals.

‍ ‍ Board of Directors:

  • President: Leo Brandmeyer

  • Vice President: Dale Rath

  • Board Member: Deena Rath

  • Board Member: Joey Weaver

  • Board Member: Brad Moore

  • Board Member: Sarah Stanford

  • Board Member: Jason Gates

  • Board Member: Shawn Smith