Steve Carna
I am thankful to be a Member of the Members Support Team, and I am a Chaplain for the Columbus Division of Fire. I am here for you and want to provide hope, support and encouragement for you. The first 40 years of my life were filled with struggles in multiple areas of my life, lots of imbalance and very little peace, joy or contentment. In 2013, I asked for help and received support and guidance from family, friends, from EAP and from a Christian counselor. In 2014, I became a born again Christian and with God's help through Biblical guidance and counseling I feel very physically, mentally, emotionally, socially, financially, and spiritually healthy and balanced. I enjoy spending time with family, working to serve others, reading the Bible and Learning through God's Word my purpose in life. I continue to grow more and more filled with joy, peace, contentment, and confidence and I am very thankful for the opportunity to help support, guide and encourage anyone that is in need.
Harlan Henderson
I became a Chaplain/Peer to serve and give back to the men and woman of CFD. I personally have benefited from a community that has been safe for me to share and do life with and that's what I desire to give back. I enjoy exercising, music, cooking, my family and of course laughter.
Brandon Lauck
I have been given the opportunity to serve as a peer/Chaplain. I said yes to both opportunities because I have seen firsthand what can happen when someone goes beyond the status quo of “well that’s the job” mentality. I have also seen what this job can do to those of us who ignore the difficulties and trauma we so often encounter on any given day. Someone once told me that we all have our own cup, and each cup gets filled at different rates by varying situations/circumstances. We never know how fast our own cup will fill up, but we do know that once it’s full everything starts spilling over! I said yes because every life matters. That’s why we get on the trucks! But we are also called to love and care for one another. Outside of work, I am currently leading a firefighter Bible study in my home as well as serving as a High School Youth Group leader. I enjoy spending time with my wife and three children, playing basketball, and serving on various mission opportunities.
Joe Lorenz
I was excited and grateful when I was given the opportunity to serve as a Peer. Sharing life and hope with many Division members has brought a deeper fulfillment than just the skills and experiences of the career itself. An even greater sense of fulfilled purpose came when I became a Chaplain for the Division. My personal faith and growth in Jesus Christ have provided a life foundation that has upheld me through the highs and lows of what this career has brought over the years, and I have a tremendous passion to serve the spiritual needs of all Division members in any way possible. I love spending time with my family, at home or traveling on vacation or for sports. My daily self-care includes time alone with God through prayer, reading and meditating on scripture, listening to music, reading, weight training and running.