Fully Involved: An important update from us. 6.10.2026
GSFA • June 10, 2026
9/11 5K Info and 1st Responder Discount
9/11 Run To Remember 5K
Saturday 9/12/2026
25th Anniversary
All First Responders invited to join us!
Use code 5KFirstResponderDiscount for $5 off each registration, good until midnight on 9/7/2026
Michele Bledsoe
Administrative Assistant, Cartersville Fire Department
GSFA News
First Responder Inspector course June 22-25 2026 Georgia Fire Academy NFPA 1030. Teaches fire safety inspections hazard identification and reporting to firefighters.
NVFC 2026 scholarship Columbia Southern University for volunteers. Two members receive up to 60 credit hours toward any online degree program. Applications open now.
2026 Hazmat Symposium June 23-24 GPSTC Forsyth GA. Free. DeconIQ Tactical Chemistry BatteryIQ courses. Real world practical training builds stronger hazmat response.
GSFA Board of Directors and District VP nominations due June 27 2026. Annual firefighter awards nominations due September 15th for 2027 Firefighters Recognition Day.
Ignite Women Conference May 28-29 2026 Stockbridge GA. Connect with women in fire service share stories ignite passion that drives you. Registration fee 75 open now.
NVFC hosts Incident Safety Officer Training June 16 2026 6-10pm at Tri-County Community College Murphy NC. Registration open for first responders and agencies in NC.
TRANSCAER Ethanol Emergency Response Webinar covers key safety practices for first responders. Training enhances preparedness for ethanol-related incident responses.
State Farm Good Neighbor Program awarded 1.5 million to 150 volunteer fire departments in 2025. Each received 10000 for essential firefighter safety equipment needs.
GPSTC Fire Department Executive course May 4-8 2026 for chief officers. Fire Officer IV certification testing. Prerequisite Fire Officer III or Admin Officer course.
GSFA calls firefighters to attend SB 143 vote at Capitol today at 1:45pm in uniform. Report to Coverdell Building Room 506 to demonstrate fire service unity support.
