Our Partners

Endorsements and Agencies

Testimonials

“Having a properly trained Chaplain working alongside the officers allows him to witness many of the same incidents as the officers. This legitimizes the position in the eyes of the officers. He’s not just somebody brought in to help officers cope after an incident, but he’s someone who observes these traumatic calls first-hand. This helps create trust between the Chaplain and officers and makes it much easier for the officers to open up.”

- Chief Christian Meehan, Wilson Borough Police Department

“Chap is a great speaker, but that’s only half of it. He is a superb listener as well. I didn’t realize just how much I had bottled up inside until he helped to draw it all out. Of course, I knew I needed to vent, but Chap allowed me to vent like a locomotive! His ability to draw out what needs to go is incredible and he did it all with compassion, humor, and understanding.”

- Nicole Seargent, Clinical Coordinator, St. Luke’s University

“Peter is the founder and president of First Responder Chaplain Corps. Seeing a great need for properly trained and supported Chaplaincies, Chaplain Keady took the initiative of beginning FRCC with a different approach to Chaplaincy in mind. There are many Chaplain organizations, few so focused on the Main Four - Fire, Police, EMS and Dispatch - as FRCC. Additionally, FRCC seeks to actively support Command Staff and Personnel of First Responder agencies, not just the Chaplains.”

- Dr. Michael Pitarro, American Military University

“Throughout the years there were sporadically very informal relationships with various clergy with no formal Chaplain training. Chaplain Keady brought training, certifications, and continuing education to the Chaplaincy Program. To this day, despite three of the four original Chaplains departing the program, the number of Chaplains as members of our team remains at four due to Chaplain Keady’s commitment to the program.”

- Chief Larry Palmer, Palmer Police Department (Retired)

“I have known Pastor Pete for many years. Working in EMS, I’ve needed so much support for tough calls and personal struggles. Pastor Pete has always been a listening ear and judgement free. In September of 2019, I lost a dear EMS friend. Pete, unprompted, reached out and followed up until he knew I was okay. He even attended the funeral knowing how many people needed the support. Whenever I see Pastor Pete he always has a smiling face and a warm greeting. Pastor Pete is not just a Chaplain in my eyes, but a dear friend.”

- Tricia Fassl - Emergency Medical Technician, Dewey EMS

Groups We Love

In supporting first responders, FRCC seeks individuals and organizations excelling in their "wheel house", offering resources and training that ignite potential.

Who We Work With… So Far!

FRCC is blessed to be serving the following agencies with chaplaincy services:

  • Palmer Municipal Fire Department, Station 27

  • Palmer Municipal Police

  • Colonial Regional Police Department

  • Nazareth Borough Fire Department, Vigilance Hose Co. No. 1, Station 50

  • Lower Nazareth Volunteer Fire Company, Station 53

  • Upper Nazareth Fire Department, Station 54

  • Forks Township Community Fire Department, Station 25

  • Bethlehem Township Volunteer Fire Department and EMS, Station 17

  • Bethlehem Township Police Department

  • Plainfield Volunteer Fire Company, Station 36

  • Wilson Borough Fire, Station 24

  • Wilson Borough Police

  • Nancy Run Fire Department, Station 14

  • Pennsylvania State Police, Troop N, Stroudsburg, Lehighton, and Fern Ridge Stations

  • Kutztown Police Department

  • Kutztown Area Transport Services, EMS Providers