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Welcome to Black Hills Fire Chaplains Association

Serving Those Who Serve, Providing Comfort in Crisis

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About Black Hills Fire Chaplains Association

About Us

Our Mission

Black Hills Fire Chaplains Association provides spiritual and emotional support to firefighters, first responders, and their families in the Black Hills region of South Dakota. Our trained chaplains offer crisis intervention, counseling, and compassionate care during emergencies and beyond.

Our Vision

A community where every first responder and their family has access to the spiritual and emotional support they need to thrive in their demanding roles.

Why We Exist

First responders face extraordinary stress and trauma in their line of duty. Our chaplains provide the emotional and spiritual support that helps them process difficult experiences and maintain their well-being.

Events & Get Involved

First Responder Appreciation Day

First Responder Appreciation Day

Annual community event honoring firefighters and first responders with recognition ceremonies, family activities, and fellowship.

Chaplain Training Academy

Chaplain Training Academy

Comprehensive training program preparing volunteer chaplains for crisis intervention, grief counseling, and emergency response support.

Volunteer with us

Volunteer With Us

Support our heroes. We need volunteer chaplains, event coordinators, and administrative support to serve our first responder community.

Contact Us

Address

6010 Peaceful Pines Rd, BLACK HAWK, South Dakota 57718

Administrator

Stephanie Perez