Make plans to visit the Exhibit Hall on Thursday afternoon during the opening reception from 4:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. and again on Friday from 9 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. to interact with the conference vendors and learn more about their products, services and programs.

Firefighters from the local area who are not registered for the conference but would still like to visit the Exhibit Hall are welcome to join us during the Friday hours (lunch will only be provided for conference participants). 

Conference Hotels:

Columbus Marriott

(Available until block full or August 29) 

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800 Front Ave

Columbus, GA 31901

Phone: 706-324-1800

Room Rate: $159 

Hotel Indigo 

(Available until block full or August 31) 

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21 West 14^th Street

Columbus, GA 31901

Phone: 706-780-7800

Room Rate:  $159

Nominate a Deserving Firefighter for Recognition

Each year, the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs (GAFC) and the Georgia State Firefighters Association (GSFA) annually recognize firefighters at all levels for their leadership, accomplishments and acts of valor. Award recipients will be announced at the Awards Reception at the Georgia Fire Service Conference on Saturday, October 1. They are also invited to receive a special commendation from Governor Brian Kemp during the 2023 Firefighter Recognition Day. Take a look around your department and consider nominating someone today! 

GSFA Annual Awards

• Firefighter of the Year
• Rookie of the Year
• Instructor of the Year
• Training Officer of the Year
• Educator of the Year
• Valor Award

Deadline: July 15, 2022

Applications & More Information

GAFC Annual Awards

• Fire Chief of the Year
• Chief Officer of the Year
• Fire Chief / Fire Officer Certifications

Deadline: August 1, 2022

Watch for more information coming soon!

Recognize Fallen Firefighters

Submit Information for the Annual Memorial Service

Each year as part of the Georgia Fire Service Conference, firefighters who passed away during the previous year are recognized at the annual Memorial Service, scheduled this year for Friday, September 30th at 8 a.m. Firefighters do not have to have been a member of the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs or the Georgia State Firefighters Association to be recognized. 

If you have lost a current or retired member of your department since the last conference (September 2019), please submit their information so that they may be recognized. All information is due by August 15, 2022.