About Us
Our Story
The idea for 3 Key emerged in 2023 when our founders recognized the need in their own department for a cultural shift and spiritual care within their own department. After much prayer and discussion, they chose to seek education and training as fire/EMS chaplains. 3 Key was founded on the premise that chaplaincy is a ministry of presence and that spiritual care can support responders before, during, and after the call. When responders are supported in this way, it strengthens the department, allowing them to better serve the citizens who place their trust in them.
3 Key officially opened its doors in the winter of 2025 and now stands ready and eager to serve the fire/EMS community!
Chaplain Services
These Services are FREE of chrge in Oklahoma and Arkansas thanks to private donors and local and state grants and funding!
At 3 Key Fire and EMS Support Services, our Chaplains are trained and ordained as Fire/EMS Chaplains, with many of them being veterans of the emergency services themselves. They are here to walk alongside first responders and their families before, during, and after the call. We recognize that while Fire and EMS professionals train extensively for the technical demands of the job, the emotional, relational, and spiritual impact of the work often goes unaddressed. Our chaplains exist to fill that gap—providing trusted presence, compassionate care, and long-term support.
Before the Call
Proactive Care for Those Who Serve
Before the call is where we invest intentionally in Fire and EMS personnel and their families. The stressors of public safety do not begin when the tones drop—they build over time, affecting marriages, families, and personal well-being. Our chaplains focus on strengthening the individual and family unit so responders are better equipped both on the job and at home.
Chaplain Services before the call include:
Building open, confidential, and caring relationships with Fire and EMS personnel and their families
Providing marital and pre-marital counseling and relationship support
Offering classes and seminars on grief, stress management, resilience, and burnout prevention
Assisting personnel and families in identifying job-related stressors and areas of concern
During the Call
A Calm Presence in the Midst of Crisis
During the call, chaplains serve alongside Fire and EMS agencies, supporting both responders and those affected by crisis. Whether the incident is routine or catastrophic, our chaplains provide compassionate care that allows responders to focus on their operational responsibilities.
Chaplain Services during the call include:
Providing emotional and spiritual care to victims and families on scene
Allowing Fire and EMS personnel to focus on patient care and incident operations
Connecting victims and families with appropriate community support resources
Notifying and coordinating with local clergy at the request of victims or families
Offering a calm, steady, and reassuring presence during moments of chaos and uncertainty
After the Call
Ongoing Support Beyond the Scene
After the call, long-term care matters most. The effects of critical incidents do not end when the apparatus returns to the station. Accumulated stress, exposure to trauma, and unresolved experiences can take a toll over time. Our chaplains remain available—days, months, and years after an incident—to ensure no one walks alone.
Chaplain Services after the call include:
Assisting with critical incident stress management and follow-up care
Visiting sick or injured personnel and supporting their families
Providing a trusted listening presence for Fire and EMS personnel and their loved ones
Offering spiritual care and support consistent with individual beliefs and values
At 3 Key Fire and EMS Support Services, Chaplain Services are not just a response—they are a relationship.
Spirtual Based Counseling
3 Key offers spiritual-based counseling services to all members and the immediate families of responders.
Our chaplains are trained in non-clinical support and counseling. They are trained in conflict management, marital and family issues, and pastoral care. They are trained to recognize when an issue requires referral to clinical care and have the necessary resources available to make that professional referral.
Several of our chaplains are also certified in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) and are prepared to support responders when this service is needed.
Health and Stress Management Classes
Stay tuned as we devolope our team of instructors to best serve your needs!
Our Team
Our team consists of emergency services veterans, who have a passion for serving the men and women of the emergency services and giving back to the communities they belong to!
Zach S
Director/Chaplain
Zach is one of the founders of 3 Key. He is a veteran of emergency services and has a passion for developing culture. He is a nationally registered paramedic, and a graduate of the executive officer leadership course at the National Fire Academy. Zach holds a bachelor's degree in organizational leadership from Liberty University. After leaving full-time service, he pursued his spiritual education and is an ordained Fire/EMS chaplain, holding an emergency services chaplain endorsement from the NAE. Zach is proficient in on-scene operations and is often the chaplain that you will see on scene. He is trained in CISM and has a passion for serving responders who have PTSD and physical and emotional burnout. Zach resides in northeast Oklahoma and enjoys the outdoors with his family regularly.
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Associate Chaplain/Women's Minister
Rev. Clifton Loman
Chaplain to the Staff
Rev. Clifton Loman became pastor of FLC in March, 2015. Along with being the pastor here in Tahlequah, Rev. Loman became the first chaplain with the Tahlequah Fire Department in September of 2023. He serves as the chaplain to the staff for 3 Key.
He previously served as pastor at Grace Lutheran Church in Aurora, MO. He has also served as a hospice chaplain and mental health case worker with the state of Oklahoma.
Pastor Loman has a Bachelor degree in Human Services Counseling and is a graduate of Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, MO, where he earned a Master of Divinity degree.
He was active in theatre in high school and college, played football in high school and still is interested in both. When it comes to football he is an OSU Cowboy fan (Go Pokes!). But, most of the congregation has forgiven him for that.
Pastor Loman is a native Oklahoman, is married to his very patient wife, Lora, and has two awesome little boys.
Laura W
Chaplain OKC Area
Rev. Laura Woods, RBCC, serves as the chaplain in the OKC area, Laura received a B.S. from University of Central Oklahoma in 2002. Laura majored in General Studies and minored in Substance Abuse Studies. In 2005, Laura earned an M.Div. from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in Pittsburgh, PA. From there, she went on to complete a Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Residency at the Baptist Health System in San Antonio, TX. Laura was ordained by the United Church of Christ in 2010 and became a Board Certified Chaplain in 2012. While in San Antonio, Laura worked for Methodist Health and part of her responsibilities was serving as part of the Sexual Assault Response Team attending to patients, their families, as well as the Sexual Assault Forensic Nurses. After moving back to Oklahoma, Laura worked for Integris for many years serving as an on-call chaplain for all five metro hospitals. She is also certified as an Advance Care Planner and has worked in hospice. Laura enjoys camping, playing with her dogs, and spending time with family.
Carley P
Social Media/Office Intern
Carley is our social media and office intern. If you have interacted with our post, it's probably thanks to her. She is a junior studying marketing and has a strong interest in social media strategy. She one day plans to start her own consulting firm, helping businesses with branding and expansion of online presence. When not working or studying, Carley has a passion for the outdoors and spending time with the ones she loves most.