Advanced Fire Chaplain Class: Funeral Preparation & Pastoral Care to the Grieving June 14, 2026 | Central Bank Center, Lexington, KY

Taught by the Kentucky Federation of Fire Chaplains at the 2026 State Fire School, this advanced course expands the knowledge base of the basic curriculum. Chaplains will gain tools to assist with death notifications, plan funerals for both Line-of-Duty Deaths (LODD) and non-LODD situations, interact with grieving families, and prepare, craft, and deliver a funeral message. Note: this class does NOT fulfill any requirements for state fire chaplain certification.