2026 Georgia Fire Service Conference - Call for Papers
GSFA • February 25, 2026
We learn best from our peers; teach a class in Augusta! To submit a class Click here for the electronic call for papers. We are soliciting classes for all ranks!
We are expecting a great turnout for this year’s conference and ask that you please encourage at least one member from your department to attend (we'll always take more?). We are all in the Georgia Fire Service together and this is a great way for us to come together and bond as Team Georgia Fire!
DEADLINE FOR CALL FOR PAPERS MARCH 20th!
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