Fresno’s Police and Fire Chaplains: Comfort in Dire Times

  • The Fresno City Council on Thursday recognized the Fresno Police & Fire Chaplaincy.
  • The roughly 50 volunteers go to police and fire calls, comforting both families and first responders.
  • Chaplains responded to 1,500 calls last year, often meeting with families who lost homes or loved ones.

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The Fresno City Council on Thursday recognized the volunteer group of chaplains who ride alongside the city’s police and fire departments staffers, offering comfort and prayer to both citizens and first responders.

Fresno City Council President Mike Karbassi said the roughly 50 volunteers who accompany the Fresno Police and Fire Chaplaincy first responders provide spiritual solace for people in need…

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