Fully Involved: An important update from us. 6.11.24

GSFA • June 11, 2024
Fully Involved: An important update from us. 6.10.24

Fire Service Leaders, 

 

The Georgia Fire Academy is hosting a direct delivery of the following National Fire Academy Course: Hazardous Materials Incident Commander on July 8-12, 2024.



This 5-day course focuses on the duties and responsibilities of the emergency response personnel who will assume the IC role in hazardous materials emergencies above the initial response and will implement a NIMS-based ICS. Based on the current requirements of 29 CFR 1910.120 and the applicable national standards and plans, the program follows three phases of an incident: preplanning, incident operations and post-incident responsibilities. This course meets the NIMS requirements for ICS-300.


Topics include:

  • Negligence and liability
  • NIMS ICS/Emergency Operations Center (EOC) interface
  • Emergency response plans.
  • Planning

 

This course is designed for Departmental training officers, Chief Officers, Company Officers and regularly acting officers. Emergency response personnel who may be called upon to assume the duties of the IC at hazardous materials incidents, including fires at fixed facilities, transportation accidents involving hazardous materials

Please share with your members and use the following link to register:

Hazardous Materials Incident Commander

 

 

Ike McConnell

Division Director, Georgia Fire Academy

Georgia Public Safety Training Center

478-993-4697   imcconnell@gpstc.org

www.gpstc.org

1000 Indian Springs Dr, Forsyth, GA 31029

The logo for the georgia public safety training center

Fire Service Leaders, 

 

I hope this email finds you well. We are excited to extend to you an invitation to join us for this year's pre-conference sessions, which promises to be an excellent kickoff for the upcoming conference.

 

The pre-conference sessions will provide an invaluable opportunity to engage with fellow fire chiefs, share best practices, and gain insights into the latest developments in the field. These sessions are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to tackle the challenges facing fire departments today, and we believe they will greatly benefit you and your department.

 

The sessions will cover a wide range of topics to include:

 

  • Navigating difficult conversations
  • Developing a unique leadership program through unlikely partnerships
  • Leading through transition- moving from part-time to full-time department

 

We are confident that the pre-conference sessions will offer valuable networking opportunities and set the stage for a beneficial and educational conference experience.

 

The details for the pre-conference sessions are as follows:

July 15th, 2024

8:00 am- 4: pm

Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center

2450 Galleria Parkway SE, Atlanta, GA 30339

 

There is no charge for the pre conference but we do need you to confirm your attendance by registering through our conference website:

 

96th SEAFC/GAFC Leadership Pre-Conference Attendee Registration

 

Thank you for your attention, and we look forward to welcoming you to the pre-conference sessions.

 

 

Ike McConnell

Division Director, Georgia Fire Academy

Georgia Public Safety Training Center

478-993-4697   imcconnell@gpstc.org

www.gpstc.org

1000 Indian Springs Dr, Forsyth, GA 31029

The logo for the georgia public safety training center
SEAFC-GAFC Leadership Pre-Conference Pre-Conference July 15th

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