As a former pastor for over 20 years, Jerry Simonelli worked to make improvements to the infrastructure and operations for several parishes. He also worked within the community itself to better the world around him for current and future residents. Jerry Simonelli is a member of four chambers of commerce, and helped to raise interest in local businesses. He also was a Chaplain to the Addison Fire Protection District to help the victims of fires.
A Chaplain of a Fire District is a voluntary member of the fire department. While the Chaplain does not actually don fire gear and assist in putting out fires, they help in other ways. Chaplains often spend time at the firehouse during several shifts a week, and they are available to help the fireman emotionally. Firemen have a demanding and often heartbreaking job, and a Chaplain is a figure they can turn to emotionally when they need to talk.
Additionally, Chaplains provide trauma care to victims of fires. When a person has suffered an emotional trauma, perhaps the loss of a loved one or complete devastation of the home, the Chaplain is called to the scene to comfort and be with them. Chaplains wear many hats inside and outside the firehouse, as they provide anything from trauma counseling, to prayer service, to work counseling. They are people who deeply care about their community and the people that live within it. As a Chaplain among many other things, Jerry Simonelli is a man of moral values who believes in helping his community in any way he can.
A Chaplain of a Fire District is a voluntary member of the fire department. While the Chaplain does not actually don fire gear and assist in putting out fires, they help in other ways. Chaplains often spend time at the firehouse during several shifts a week, and they are available to help the fireman emotionally. Firemen have a demanding and often heartbreaking job, and a Chaplain is a figure they can turn to emotionally when they need to talk.
Additionally, Chaplains provide trauma care to victims of fires. When a person has suffered an emotional trauma, perhaps the loss of a loved one or complete devastation of the home, the Chaplain is called to the scene to comfort and be with them. Chaplains wear many hats inside and outside the firehouse, as they provide anything from trauma counseling, to prayer service, to work counseling. They are people who deeply care about their community and the people that live within it. As a Chaplain among many other things, Jerry Simonelli is a man of moral values who believes in helping his community in any way he can.