2025 Georgia Fire Service Conference Registration
2025 Georgia Fire Service Conference
September 30 - October 4, 2025

We’re excited to share that registration for the 2025 Georgia Fire Service Conference will be opening soon!
📅 September 30 – October 4, 2025
📍 Georgia Public Safety Training Center (GPSTC), Forsyth, GA
Make sure to mark your calendars for an action-packed week of hands-on training, dynamic speakers, and valuable networking opportunities. More details on sessions and registration will be available soon.
Important Registration Notes:
- GPSTC Registration Required for Credit: In addition to conference registration, you must also register with GPSTC to receive course credit.
- HOT Classes: If you're planning to participate in Hands-On Training (HOT) classes, each class requires separate registration through GPSTC. These classes have limited availability and fill quickly!
- Lodging Information: Hotel details will be included in the registration packet. GPSTC will also offer a limited number of dorm rooms on-site.
Stay tuned—we’ll be sending out the official registration link and more details very soon!
Questions? Contact:
GSFA Business Manager Taylor Moore
Email: taylor@gsffa.org
Phone: 770-914-7774
GAFC Business Manager Yalonde Tanner
Email: ytanner@gacities.com
Phone: 678-686-6239
We look forward to seeing you in Forsyth!
Interact with Fire Service Vendors:
Exhibit Hall open on Wednesday and Thursday
Make plans to visit the Exhibit Hall on Wednesday afternoon during the opening reception from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and again on Thursday from 9:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. to interact with the conference vendors and learn more about their products, services and programs.

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 2025 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
- Dave Gray Memorial Firefighter Leadership Award
Deadline: August 10, 2025
Applications & More Information
GAFC Annual Awards
- Fire Chief of the Year
- Chief Officer of the Year
- Fire Chief / Fire Officer Certifications
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 Thursday, October 2nd at 12:30 p.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 2024), please submit their information so that they may be recognized. All information is due by August 31, 2025.