The
Chaplaincy Institute for Emergency Services (CIFES) was established in
June 2007. The work of CIFES has been exclusively limited to emergency
services professionals and the communities they serve.
CIFES was founded by Rev. Dr. Mark Holland. Chaplain
Holland received his undergraduate degrees in emergency services and
theology. His doctoral and master degrees are in pastoral care and
counseling. He has been married for over 23 years. He has two teenage
sons.
Personal and professional history: Born in Raleigh, NC Founder of The Chaplaincy
Institute for Emergency Services Division Chief Chaplain - Parkwood Fire Rescue EMS, Durham, NC Assistant Professor
of Graduate Counseling - Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary/Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA Paramedic
in Durham County, NC: since 1985 EMT & EMT/Intermediate in Wake County, NC: 1983 to 1985 NCOEMS Level 2 Instructor Public Safety Chaplaincy Endorsement from the North American Mission Board (SBC) State of North Carolina Licensed Professional
Counselor Ordained Baptist minister Family/Education Pastor: 2002 to 2006 Children's Pastor: 1986 to
1996
Education: Liberty University (Doctor of Philosophy, 2008; Master of Arts, 1994) Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (Master of Divinity, 2001) Southeastern Baptist College (Bachelor Degree,
1992) Wilson Technical Community College (Associate of Applied Science, 1984)
Professional Associations: North
Carolina Fallen Firefighters Foundation, Federation of Fire Chaplains,
International Association of Fire Chiefs, International Critical
Incident Stress Foundation, American Counseling Association, &
American Association of Christian Counselors
