Fully Involved: An important update from us. 10.28.26

GSFA • October 28, 2026
Fully Involved: An important update from us. 10.28.26

Fire Service Leaders,

 

The Georgia Public Safety Training Center (GPSTC) is proud to sponsor two offerings of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) course, "Taking Care of Our Own." 

When tragedy strikes a public safety department, the immediate days, weeks, and years following a line-of-duty death (LODD) or traumatic incident present tremendous emotional, operational, and administrative hurdles. "Taking Care of Our Own" prepares command staff, company officers, chaplains, peer support members, and family liaisons to navigate the aftermath of catastrophic events with dignity, operational excellence, and comprehensive support for affected families and coworkers.

 

To Register click the link for the class you wish to attend:

Gwinnett County, November 9, 2026

Paulding County, November 10, 2026

 

Attached are the flyers for both events.   

 

Ike McConnell

Deputy Director, Executive Office

Georgia Public Safety Training Center

478-993-4697   imcconnell@gpstc.org

www.gpstc.org

1000 Indian Springs Dr, Forsyth, GA 31029

Taking Care of Your Own Gwinnett November 9, 2026 Taking Care of Your Own Paulding November 10, 2026

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