Fully Involved: An important update from us. 5.13.26
GSFA • May 14, 2026
Good Afternoon,
I have attached the Hazmat Symposium agenda and a flyer for you to distribute. The symposium and each class that they will have to register for is now on TRS ( training.gema.ga.gov )
I would like for us to meet again, so that we can go over logistics. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Emma Bacon GA PCEM
LEPC/HMEP COORDINATOR
470.225.3829
478.394.3355
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