GSFA News
The Georgia Fire Academy is hosting the following National Fire Academy Direct Delivery: Residential Sprinkler Plan Review on June 17-18, 2024, at the GPSTC main campus in Forsyth. | ASSESSMENT LAUNCHING MAY 1: HOW READY IS YOUR FIRE/EMS DEPARTMENT FOR PEDIATRIC CARE?
Save the date, it’s time to make a change in public safety. Way too long this topic has been swept under the rug or blatantly ignored and it’s time to fix it.
One major initiative is the development and launch of the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS), which will replace the legacy NFIRS. We kicked off NERIS development just 10 months ago as a partnership between USFA, DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), the Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI), and in collaboration with the fire service at-large.
Nominate a Deserving Firefighter! - GSFA Annual Award Nominations Due June 30th | 2024 Georgia State Firefighters Association - Fire Department Grant & Scholarship Applications
Join the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS S&T), UL’s Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI), and the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) for our third National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) webinar. | very important upcoming two-day symposium entitled "Come in from the Rain: Taking Care of Ourselves", a symposium focused on behavioral and mental health of public safety employees.
Dear Georgia Senators, Georgia fire service leaders recognize and appreciate the efforts that has been given to this peace of legislation recognizing PTSD as a threat to the health and well being of our public safety members.
National Training Weekend Program - This 2-day on-campus program is like our State Weekend Program but it is open to students nationwide.
As we enter the closing days of this Legislative Session, we have some decisions to make about HB 451, PTSD Insurance Coverage. While this bill was originally designed to be similar to our Firefighter Cancer Insurance, it has been changed a few times as it has passed through committees. The House passed it with a reduction in lump sum benefit from the original $10,000 to $3,000 and a long-term disability benefit.
My name is Elliott Austin. I am the Manager of Hazardous Materials for Norfolk Southern Railroad for Gulf Division. I am writing to let you know that in our region, the Norfolk Southern Safety Train is scheduled to stop in Valdosta, GA.
Join us Free GA Firefighter Appreciation Lunch April, 19 2024 12:00. Hosted by the Georgia Firefighter Burn Foundation All Fire Personnel invited
