Chaplain Bona availed herself of every available training opportunity, covering such areas as SCBA, First Responder, Critical Incident Stress Debriefing, etc. These skills were soon utilized as she began serving the Department, the community, and the NH Fire Service in a variety of roles.
The heart of the Chaplain’s focus is the men and women of the Hooksett Fire-Rescue Department, providing on-scene support, post-incident Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM), and follow-up. The Chaplain serves as a key link in the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) ensuring confidential access to those services for each department member. When appropriate, the Chaplain extends on-scene support to civilians involved in an emergency incident, providing links to community services, and/or support in the hospital setting. It is also the privilege of the Chaplain to officiate at special events in the lives of firefighter’s families.
Through her seven years, and still counting, the Hooksett Fire-Rescue Department has seen many changes. Chaplain Bona has offered a degree of stability through the stresses and strains of those years, having developed a great deal of respect for the men and women who serve this community as Fire Service members.
