What is a chaplain? Well, the Los Alamos County Volunteer Chaplain Corp acts as a ministry of presence during a crisis. They are a non-sectarian group dedicated to helping those who need them when they are called.
The local chaplain group works in affiliation with the Los Alamos police and fire departments. These chaplains may be called to assist community members, visitors, firefighters, police officers, dispatchers or other emergency responders.
Chaplains are contacted through the 911 Emergency Center, which contacts the chaplain on call when needed. Chaplains also may be asked to offer prayers during promotion or retirement ceremonies, funerals, formal gatherings or officiate weddings.