GSFA News
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.
The Georgia Fire Academy is hosting the following National Fire Academy Field Delivery Courses at the Gainesville Fire Department, located at 725 Pine ST, Gainesville GA. 30501
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
The Georgia Fire Academy is hosting the following course: Fire Investigations: First Responders, April 30 - May 1, 2024, on GPSTC's main campus in Forsyth.
High-Risk Unified Commander Course | Rescue Task Force Advanced Training | The Georgia Fire Academy is pleased to announce we will host the ISFSI course Water Mapping (Engine Company Operations: Hose line Advancement and Water Application Hands-on Training.)
