Public Safety Chaplaincy

04/13/2026

This week, we proudly recognize and celebrate the dedicated professionals who serve as public safety dispatchers.

During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (April 12–18), we extend our deepest gratitude to the calm, steady voices who guide us through emergencies, provide critical support, and help save lives every single day. Their courage, professionalism, and unwavering commitment ensure that help is always just a call away.

From moments of crisis to acts of compassion, dispatchers are the vital link between chaos and care. Your service does not go unnoticed, and your impact is immeasurable.

💛 Thank you for your dedication, resilience, and sacrifice.

04/13/2026

The 2026 OCA Advanced Academy is excited to introduce Chaplain Dr. Trey Doty as one of our retreat presenters, where he will teach and lead discussions on moral injury.

May 13-15, 2026 Camp Tilikum

The OCA Advanced Academy is thoughtfully designed for First Responder Chaplains seeking respite from the demands of frontline service. This retreat-style experience provides a dedicated space to rest, reflect, and reconnect while fostering meaningful fellowship with fellow chaplains.

For more information and to register, please visit our website at:

This OCA Advanced Academy was designed for the First Responder Chaplain needing a break from the front lines and is desiring a “retreat” experience that allows them space to rest, reflect, fellowship with other Chaplains, and focus on soul care and spiritual wellness. The focus of this two and a...

03/02/2026

What an incredibly encouraging evening with a great turnout!

Thank you to everyone who worked behind the scenes to make this event such a success. A special thank you to Kam and Kam Catering for the outstanding food, and to our faithful chaplains, Board of Directors, Executive Director Wayne Patterson, and Wellness Director Dr. Kay Bruce for your steadfast leadership and service to this organization.

The powerful stories of impact from our first responders and chaplains were both inspiring and deeply moving. The connections made throughout the evening were meaningful and lasting.

To our current and new donors — thank you for your continued partnership and generosity. We are deeply grateful. God truly blessed this evening!

07/31/2025

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from Public Safety Chaplaincy

On this Thanksgiving Day, we pause to reflect on the many blessings we have and to express our heartfelt gratitude for those who serve.

To our chaplains, who tirelessly support police, fire, dispatch, EMS, and public safety professionals—you are a beacon of hope and compassion in times of need. Thank you for being there for those who serve our communities, offering strength, guidance, and care.

To all public safety professionals working today, we honor your selflessness and dedication. While others gather at the table, you continue to stand watch, ensuring safety and well-being for all.

To our supporters—your generosity and encouragement make this mission possible. Thank you for standing with us as we serve those who serve others.

This Thanksgiving, we give thanks for the gift of community, the strength of service, and the hope that sustains us all. May your day be filled with peace, joy, and gratitude.

From all of us at Public Safety Chaplaincy, we wish you and your loved ones a safe and blessed Thanksgiving!

11/11/2024

🇺🇸 11th November Veterans Day 🇺🇸

Today, we honor and remember our veterans—those who have served and sacrificed for the freedoms we cherish. May God bless the brave souls who stood in defense of our rights, our values, and our faith.

🙏 “Father, please be with the soldiers and veterans as they fight and have fought for the United States’ constitutional rights and the right to Freedom of Religion.”

As the largest Christian nation, we recognize that our freedom to worship freely is a gift, protected by those who wear the uniform. May God watch over our soldiers, protect them, and hold close those who have passed.

✝️ “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33 KJV

God bless our veterans, our nation, and the families who support them.

10/30/2024

Wonderful evening at the Founder’s Banquet at the FFC Annual Conference in Annapolis Maryland.
Here are your Northwest Region Chaplains.

10/29/2024

Four of our chaplains at the Federation of Fire Chaplains Conference in Annapolis Maryland.

09/12/2024

Our Prayer For 9/11:
Let us honor their memory with our lives. Giving our own strength, to help the hurting. Making sacrifices for those around us and sharing our faith, which brings hope and eternal peace. #911