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Firefighters Recognition Day: Mini Conference & Legislative Appreciation Dinner Registration

GSFA • Jan 21, 2022

Join us for the 2022 Firefighter Recognition Day:

Mini Conference & Legislative Appreciation Dinner

Georgia State Firefighters Association
Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation
Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs

     

All firefighters are invited to participate in the 2022 Firefighters Recognition Day at the Georgia Municipal Association Headquarters & Georgia Freight Depot. Firefighters Recognition Day is set by law as the first Tuesday in February and provides an opportunity to recognize and pay tribute to our fire service community. During the ceremonies, state elected officials will acknowledge and applaud contributions made by all fire service personnel in Georgia and also recognize and present commendations to award recipients of the Georgia State Firefighters Association, Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs, and Georgia Fire Inspectors Association. This event is typically held at the State Capital, but this year it will be held at the Georgia Freight Depot in downtown Atlanta.

 

After the ceremony, be prepared to have the best barbecue you have ever tasted, thanks to the expert cooks from the Vienna Fire Department. The Legislative Appreciation Dinner is jointly sponsored by the Georgia State Firefighters Association, Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs and Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation and provides an opportunity to spend time with state leaders and legislators to network and discuss important fire service issues. There is a $10 per person ticket cost for the Georgia Fire Service Legislative Appreciation Dinner and pre-registration is strongly encouraged. 

Mini Conference & Legislative Appreciation Dinner Schedule of Events

 

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

 

10:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

GSFA Annual Business Meeting

Georgia Municipal Association Headquarters

(201 Pryor Street, SW, Atlanta, Ga 30303)

 

11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Boxed Lunch

Georgia Municipal Association Headquarters

 

12:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Educational Session: Shane Bentley of Bearers of the Oath

Georgia Municipal Association Headquarters

 

1:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. 

Break

 

2:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Unification Partners Meeting

Georgia Municipal Association Headquarters­

 

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Firefighter Recognition Day Ceremony

Georgia Freight Depot

(65 M.L.K. Drive, NW, Atlanta, GA 30303)

       

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Fire Service Legislative Appreciation Dinner

Georgia Freight Depot

 

 

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

 

8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

GSFA Annual Business Meeting

Voting for 2021-2023 GSFA Officers

Georgia Municipal Association Headquarters


Questions? Contact:

 

GSFA Business Manager Taylor Moore

Email: taylor@gsffa.org

Phone: 770-914-7774

 

GAFC Business Manager Yalonde Tanner

Email: ytanner@gacities.com

Phone:   678-686-6239 


Course Announcement - Life Safety Code in Tifton

 

Fire Service Leaders, 

 

The Georgia Fire Academy is hosting the course Life Safety Code February 22nd through February 24th, 2022. This 3 day course is being held at the at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center – Tifton Campus, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) 49; 2802 Moore Highway; Tifton, GA 31793-2601

 

This 24-hour course will provide the student with an introduction and overview of the Life Safety Code and how it applies to fire inspections and code enforcement activities.  Students will review the specific requirements of each section of the code, determine building and fire protection requirements, egress requirements, and apply the code to practical activities based on occupancy and hazard classification.

 

This course is designed for public safety personnel who will have the primary responsibility of conducting Fire and Life Safety Code Inspections and Fire Service Plans Review.

 

Please see attached flier for further information or use the following link to register:  Life Safety Code - TIFTON February 2022

 

Ike McConnell

Division Director, Georgia Fire Academy

Office.....478-993-4697

Cell........678-776-4719

Course Announcement Life Safety Code

THE LATEST
News from the NVFC's Make Me A Firefighter Campaign

 

The NVFC is creating several new video public service announcements (PSAs) for the Make Me A Firefighter (MMAF) campaign and searching for a department interested in participating. These videos will be used by the NVFC to promote the campaign on a national level and used by departments locally to support their recruitment efforts. The requirements include a diverse department and native Spanish speakers, as one of the PSAs will be in Spanish. Apply here.

 

Train Strong Webinar Series 

Roadway Incident Safety and Survival for Fire and EMS, Jan 25 at 2pm ET. Struck-by-vehicle incidents continue to be a serious hazard for firefighters and EMS providers. Presenter Jack Sullivan will offer guidance on how to conduct various types of operations on rural roads and highways to help protect emergency personnel, the victims they are responding to, and other motorists. Register here.

 

Events

In conjunction with Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, the NVFC is hosting the Facebook Live discussion Firefighter Cancer: Actions to Reduce Risks tomorrow, January 18 at 3pm ET. Panelists will discuss the threat cancer poses, how firefighters can reduce their cancer risk, and share personal stories about cancer in the fire service. Learn more here.

 

Tips

blog post from the National Fire Protection Association highlighted a promising trend when it comes to recruiting volunteer firefighters. Google Trends designated the search term “how to become a volunteer firefighter” as a breakout trend in November 2021, meaning the search term saw more than 5,000% increase than usual. Take advantage of increased interest in volunteering with MMAF campaign recruitment tools.

 

Grant Opportunities 

The application period is currently open for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants, and the application period will open soon for the Fire Prevention & Safety (FP&S) grant. These FEMA grant programs fund critically needed resources to equip and train emergency personnel, enhance efficiencies, and support community resilience. Learn more about the grants and the application periods here.

 

The SAFER grants are specifically designed to help departments recruit and retain firefighters. Did you know you can use the Make Me A Firefighter campaign as part of your application? Find out more here.

 

Reminder 

Do you have a question about social media and your department, grants, or junior firefighter programs? Join the NVFC's members-only discussion forum, Volunteer Voices, to read advice and answers to a host of different questions or post a question of your own! If you are not an NVFC member, join today to access Volunteer Voices and other member benefits.


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