Our Chaplain Team
Humility • Integrity • Faithfulness
REVEREND PETER KEADY, CC, CCISM
First Responder Chaplain Corps was founded by Reverend Peter Keady. After nearly 20 years in pastoral ministry, Peter saw a great need assisting first responders in emotional and spiritual care while training and mentoring ordained and lay leaders as chaplains.
Peter just passed his board exams and holds a Provisional Board Certification Chaplaincy (PBCC) credential with the Spiritual Care Association. Ordained through the Christian and Missionary Alliance, Peter found a new passion in first responder chaplaincy and applies the same rigor and thirst for excellence as he does in all his endeavors.
Peter was awarded his Advanced Chaplain Certification through the Federation of Fire Chaplains. He is a Trainer with The Police Chaplain Program. Has a Certificate of Specialize Training with the, International Critical Incident Stress Foundation and FEMA. He's found a particular interest in mitigating and addressing Critical Incident Stress through CISM best practices; engaging trauma in the midst of crisis. He's a member of the Eastern Pennsylvania Regional Critical Incident Stress Response Team, The International Critical Incident Stress Foundation and the Federation of Fire Chaplains.
CISM CERTIFIED AND QPR TRAINER
Peter is certified in Critical Incident Stress Management by the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. This CCISM certification is a validation of Peter’s commitment to serving first responders with the absolute best care possible. Along with this, Peter has taken the QPR Institute’s, “Train-the-trainer” certification. He is now available to present the QPR Gatekeeper program to any group.
Chaplain John Fonterosa
Chaplain Fonterosa comes from a professional background in electrical work. He lives in Forks Township, Pa. with his wife and has two adult children and six grand children. He currently volunteers with Forks Township Fire Department as a Fire Policeman and Assistant Chaplain.
John has eagerly pursued all the foundational training required by FRCC to be a Fire Chaplain. His humble demeanor and willingness to train in the particulars of chaplaincy make him an asset to FRCC.
Rev. Jim Entwistle
Chaplain Entwistle is a graduate of Nyack College and has been pastoring for twelve years. He currently pastors Hope Alliance Church in Nazareth, Pa., which he launched four years ago with his wife, Jess. Jim has spent time in the Middle East and Africa, and has worked on various crisis response teams. He has a passionate heart for his community.
Jim desires working with first responders, seeing them equipped to handle their responsibilities with strength and poise while being healthy in their private life and communities.
Chaplain Nathan Bissey
Chaplain Bissey is the department chaplain for Nancy Run Fire Company, Station 14, in Bethlehem Twps. PA. His background is in fire service and corrections.
Nathan is a gentle, caring person who’s a perfect fit for working with those in crisis, under stress, or in need of guidance. Nathan was part of the FRCC two-year chaplaincy mentoring program and was brought on after his successful completion of training.
Chaplain Kirk Gitt
Chaplain Gitt has been serving in fire and EMS for over 40 years, serving on the Cumberland County Haz-Mat team and as deputy chief for the Cumberland County Mass Casualty Response Team. Currently he works full time as an EMT for Penn State Health Life Lion. He’s studying for Masters in Christian Counseling. He serves on the Cumberland County CISM team and is the Chaplain for Silver Springs Twp. EMS. Kirk lives in Carlisle Pa. with his wife. They have 2 daughters and 4 grandchildren.
Chaplain Mindy Wagaman
Mindy Wagaman is serving Kutztown Borough Police Department and Kutztown Ambulance with Chaplain services. She is an environmental engineer by trade. She just completed her Master’s degree in Pastoral Counseling and Community Chaplaincy from Liberty University.
She discovered First Responder Chaplain Corps with a simple Google search and here she is! As she says, “As I am following God’s leading, I am anxious and excited to see how He will use me through FRCC.”
Mindy is humble, enthusiastic, and very approachable. She is married to Scott Wagaman and they live in Kutztown, PA.
Rev. Dan Brettell
Chaplain Brettell has extensive training and experience as a trauma Chaplain and currently serves on staff at a local hospital. He has family members in the military and police service. He is passionate about caring for those in crisis and applies his vast experience with care and compassion.
He currently pastors a Lutheran church in Palmer, PA.
Keagan Highland Warrior Prince, West Highland White Terrier. Click the photo for more K9!
Keagan is a West Highland White Terrier. He was born in Williamsport, PA. He, like other chaplains, continues training to be the best support K9 he can. You might see Keagan at a department drill or social event. He loves people and is very happy.
In 2024, we added Wally to the K9 team! He’s now in FTO and will be out and about. Keep your eyes peeled for Wally!
