
CHAPLAIN SERVICES
Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department Chaplains are available for those in the community in need of help. We are Ordained Clergy as well as non-ordained Lay Clergy who can help you in times of need.
Chaplains may be dispatched on certain calls, such as cardiac arrest. Chaplains are also available by request – either through the 911 dispatcher or through our personnel on-scene. Our Chaplains are trained to provide emotional support to victims, families, and friends who are impacted by an emergency, regardless of your faith. Chaplains also provide faith-based support as requested. They are also available to the members of the AVFRD.
Some of the times you might need or want to contact us include:
- Loss & Grief
- Domestic violence
- Thoughts of suicide
AVFRD currently has one chaplain, Brian Taff. Brian can be reached via email at btaff@avfrd.net or at 513-375-9424. He will respond to you as quickly as he can.
To learn more about the role of our chaplains, please read:
- In Crises, Chaplain Helps Fight Emotional Fires
- Second Responders: The Heart-Wrenching Work of Loudoun’s Chaplains