Firefighters Recognition Day: Mini Conference & Legislative Appreciation Dinner Registration
Join us for the 2022 Firefighter Recognition Day:
Mini Conference & Legislative Appreciation Dinner
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
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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.
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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
A 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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