In this episode, I got the opportunity to sit down with Battalion Chief and Chaplain Celeste Cathcart about the importance of Chaplaincy in the fire service. We covered a lot of really important topics that have huge impacts on almost all types of public service. If you like this episode, consider liking and subscribing. We'll post new content as often as we can! Thank you for listening, and stay safe out there!!
Chapters:
0:12 - Welcome
0:52 - Guest Introduction
1:17 - Providing Support
4:05 - PTSD and PTSI's
8:00 - Burnout
11:17 - Balancing Self-Care with Caring for Others
14:40 - Showing Honor and Support When Facing Loss
17:31 - Providing Support for Diverse Religious and Spiritual Needs
19:32 - Outreach and Support Organizations
21:24 - Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD)
26:06 - Challenges when Engaging with the Public
29:09 - Inspiration for Becoming a Chaplain
34:09 - Thank you!
Outside Links:
SC Public Safety Chaplains Association's Website:
https://scpsca.org/
Acknowledgments:
- Thank you to Chaplain Cathcart for sitting in with me and getting this information out to our community!
- Thank you to the Boiling Springs Fire District in Greenville, SC for making this podcast possible. Take a look at our webpage and social media pages for more information.
District Links:
BSFD Website:
https://www.boilingspringsfd.org
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/BSFD.Greenville
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/bsfd_greenville/
Twitter/X:
https://x.com/BSFD_Greenville
Podcast:
https://burningquestions.buzzsprout.com
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@FirehouseWeekly

Thank you to the Boiling Springs Fire District in Greenville, SC for making this podcast possible. Take a look at our webpage and social media pages for more information.
District Links:
Website:
https://www.boilingspringsfd.org
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/BSFD.Greenville
Insta:
https://www.instagram.com/bsfd_greenville
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/BSFD_Greenville
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@FirehouseWeekly