Shreveport Fire Department chaplain recognized as 2024 chaplain of the year

Shreveport, LA – According to the statement, the Shreveport Fire Department’s Chaplain Program, one of the most active in the national fire service, is led by Retired Battalion Chief Michael Perser.

Chief Perser continues to serve the department by supporting new hires, active firefighters, and retirees.

Chief Perser was recently honored as the 2024 Chaplain of the Year by the Federation of Fire Chaplains, an organization representing over 1,400 members worldwide.

The department expressed gratitude for Chief Perser’s dedication and unwavering commitment to supporting the Shreveport Fire Department’s members.