Awards Program

Awards Program

The Georgia State Firefighters Association (GSFA) provides recognition opportunities for outstanding firefighters through its award program. Since 1972, GSFA has recognized firefighters through its annual recognition program.

Award Recipients are recognized at the Georgia Fire Service Conference in September and at the Firefighters Recognition Day ceremonies held at the State Capitol in February.

Awards are given in the following areas:

2022 Award Recipients


  • Rookie of the Year: Sean Pruitt – Cartersville Fire Department
  • Firefighter of the Year: Caleb Forsyth - Bartow County Fire & Emergency Services
  • Educator of the Year: Robert Tillman Jr. - Vidalia Fire Department
  • Company Officer of the Year: MiChette Moon - LaGrange Fire Department
  • Instructor of the Year: Corey Thompson - Thomasville Fire Rescue
  • Life Saving Valor Award: Macon-Bibb County Fire Department
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