Fully Involved: An important update from us. 8.25.25

GSFA • August 25, 2025
Fully Involved: An important update from us. 8.25.25

Fire Service Leaders, 

 

We are hosting Fleet Training Days next week here at the training center. We have plenty of room, two sessions each day, and lunch provided so sign up today. 

 

 

August 26–28 | Georgia Public Safety Training Center (GPSTC)

Hosted by: Georgia Public Safety Training Center & Georgia Fleet Day Committee

 

Register for one of the training sessions hosted by GPSTC over an impactful three-day event designed to help government officials and public safety professionals enhance their fleet budgeting strategies and streamline operations for emergency vehicles—including police, fire, and first responder units.

Whether you're a municipal leader, fleet manager, or public safety decision-maker, this event offers practical solutions and real-world insights that will help you make more informed, efficient, and cost-conscious decisions.

 

Why You Should Attend

· ✔️ Hands-On Experience: Vehicle walkthroughs, static displays, and demo drives on the GPSTC test track.

· ✔️ Vendor Solutions Expo: Meet top industry vendors

· ✔️ Peer Networking & Panels: Hear firsthand experiences from law enforcement fleet managers during a catered lunch session.

· ✔️ Earn Training Credit: Qualifies for state training credits toward your annual requirement.

· ✔️ Support a Worthy Cause: All proceeds support Bert’s Big Adventureenriching the lives of children with chronic and terminal illnesses.

 

Sign Up Today

📍 Location: Georgia Public Safety Training Center (Forsyth, GA)

🌐 Register OnlineHendrickCars.com/GeorgiaFleetTrainingDay

 

Help drive better outcomes for your department and your community—and be part of an event that fuels both professional growth and meaningful impact.

 

 

🔗 Sign Up Today at HendrickCars.com/Georgia Fleet Training Day

 

Ike McConnell

Director, Training Bureau

Georgia Public Safety Training Center

478-993-4697   imcconnell@gpstc.org

www.gpstc.org

1000 Indian Springs Dr, Forsyth, GA 31029

Flyer with Link for signing up

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