Fully Involved: GSFA Awards Program

GSFA • August 7, 2024
Fully Involved: GSFA Awards Program

Nominate a Deserving Firefighter!

GSFA Annual Award Nominations Due September 15th

 

Since 1972, GSFA has recognized firefighters through its annual recognition program.  Award recipients will be recognized at the 2025 Firefighters Recognition Day. Recognition is given for the following categories:

 

Firefighter of the Year

Rookie of the Year

Instructor of the Year

Company Officer of the Year

Educator of the Year

Life Saving Valor Award

 

All nominations must be received no later than

September 15, 2024. 

2024 Georgia State Firefighters Association

Fire Department Grant & Scholarship Applications

 

Application Deadline: September 15, 2024

 

Applications must be received by GSFA by the deadline. A drawing will be held at the 2024 Georgia Fire Service Conference scheduled for November 11-15, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia from those individuals that submit qualified applications meeting all scholarship eligibility & grant requirements. GSFA will award up to six scholarships in the amount of $500 and up to two grants in the amount of $1000.

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