Houston Fire Department
Office of the Chaplain
Mission Statement
To connect with, care for, and come alongside Active, Retired, Civilian members, and their families in support of their Spiritual, Physical, and Emotional health needs.
Vision Statement
The Houston Fire Department and its members would be recognized as having an Office of the Chaplain that serves their needs and surpasses their expectation. Our profession requires we give of ourselves in such a way that many will never know, however; it also demands we maintain a level of spiritual, physical, and emotional readiness to perform. Together we can accomplish this vision.
Key Goals
Three goals that have been identified as being integral to mission accomplishment are: Connecting with, Caring for, and Coming alongside the members and their families. As our team moves forward with establishing the specific task, these goals will be the compass that maintains our awareness and attention.
Goal Connect With• Be present and create opportunities to engage HFD members
• Provide updated tools of communication
• Improve external department relationships
Goal Care For
• Evaluate and revise as needed all current Chaplain programs
• Designate time for Daily/ Weekly prayer needs of Active, Retired, Civilian Members and their families.
• Pray for and with all members across all commands
Goal Come Alongside
• Strengthen the Chaplain Team and FSN Team
• Evaluate and revise as needed the Chaplaincy Guidelines
• Implement the necessary research to effectively develop programs.