2012 Georgia Fire & Emergency Services EXPO
matzick • May 16, 2012
Over 20 hours of GFA approved training will be offered through the conference and pre-conference classes. DALTON, GEORGIA AUGUST 21 -26, 2012 HOSTED BY: DALTON FIRE DEPARTMENT – Chief Bobby Halton (Editor in Chief – Fire Engineering Magazine) Dynamic Keynote Speakers Outstanding Topics Networking Opportunities Legislative Updates Associational Meetings Resolutions for our future Important […]
Over 20 hours of GFA approved training will be offered through the conference and pre-conference classes.
DALTON, GEORGIA
AUGUST 21 -26, 2012
HOSTED BY: DALTON FIRE DEPARTMENT – Chief Bobby Halton (Editor in Chief – Fire Engineering Magazine
)
- Dynamic Keynote Speakers
- Outstanding Topics
- Networking Opportunities
- Legislative Updates
- Associational Meetings
- Resolutions for our future
- Important Speakers from across Georgia
GSFA News
State Farm Good Neighbor Program awarded 1.5 million to 150 volunteer fire departments in 2025. Each received 10000 for essential firefighter safety equipment needs.
GPSTC Fire Department Executive course May 4-8 2026 for chief officers. Fire Officer IV certification testing. Prerequisite Fire Officer III or Admin Officer course.
GSFA calls firefighters to attend SB 143 vote at Capitol today at 1:45pm in uniform. Report to Coverdell Building Room 506 to demonstrate fire service unity support.
GSFA urges members to contact Retirement Committee to support Senate Bill 143. Subcommittee meeting scheduled Tuesday 2-4pm at Coverdell Building. Action needed now.
Georgia Senate Bill 143 proposes updates to Firefighters Pension Fund to improve retirement flexibility and workforce retention. GSFA Board supports the legislation.
GPSTC Basic Firefighter Class 26-1 graduation ceremony March 20 2026 at 10am Forsyth GA. Live streaming on Facebook available for virtual attendees statewide.
Axioms of Leadership course October 5-7 2026 Hard Labor Creek builds character trust servant leadership through hands-on team exercises. Cost 325 by August 1st 2026.
NVFC Nutella Stacks for Giving Back offers 5000 grants to volunteer fire departments. Apply by April 30. 350 Pancake Breakfast Kits available for fundraising events.
2026 Georgia Fallen Heroes Classic Golf Tournament April 24 at Lake Jonesco benefiting Georgia Public Safety Memorial Fund. Fee 250 per team. Sponsorships available.
Updated elected officials guide for fire service funding with strengthened wording on page two approved by IAFF IAFC NVFC and CFSI for distribution at the conference
