Fully Involved: An important update from us. 9.26.26
GSFA • September 25, 2026
GPSTC is pleased to host Georgia’s FirstNet Coverage Enhancement Workshop on September 30, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the GPSTC Forsyth Campus.
The First Responder Network Authority will provide updates on the continued FirstNet buildout, technology developments, and coverage improvements, followed by a discussion on coverage reinvestment priorities and areas of interest.
Public safety leaders and government representatives from across Georgia are encouraged to attend.
There is no cost to attend.
Jeff Dean
Director, Fire & Emergency Services Section
Georgia Public Safety Training Center
478-993-4258 EFO, CTO jdean@gpstc.org
GSFA News
GSFA has partnered with IMA and the First Responder Health Network to offer 16 major medical plans, Medicare supplements, and life insurance to members and retirees.
The Georgia State Firefighters Association is accepting 2026 award nominations through November 25, 2026. Winners will be recognized at Firefighters Recognition Day.
GPSTC sponsors the NFFF course Taking Care of Our Own on Nov. 9 in Gwinnett County and Nov. 10 in Paulding County, supporting departments after a line-of-duty death.
The Call for Papers is now open for the Georgia Fire Chiefs Conference and Georgia Fire Service Conference. Submit a presentation or recommend a speaker this season.
NVFC's October application period for the Ricochet PPE Award Program is now open. Five fire departments can win 25 sets of Wildland and Rescue Dual-Cert gear, apply.
GSFA's vendor highlight: GARAGE helps you sell your fire apparatus faster and for more, with a 28-day median sale time and 45% higher average earnings on every sale.
GPSTC hosts the Come in From the Rain Symposium Oct. 27-28, 2026, in Forsyth, GA, giving public safety pros tools to fight burnout, depression, and build resilience.
Three fire service updates cover Reefer Container Awareness training, the 9/11 Run to Remember 5K and NFFF's Taking Care of Your Own class.
Submit GSFA 2026 fire department grant and scholarship applications by August 19 and annual firefighter award nominations by September 15. See full details and forms
GSFA remembers Mort Lindner, longtime Parliamentarian and 34-year volunteer firefighter with Martinez-Columbia Fire Rescue, who passed away August 10, 2026 at age 93
