Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs

🚨 Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026 Georgia Firefighters Competition! 🚨

Think your department has what it takes to come out on top?

Gather your crew and get ready to compete at the 2026 Georgia Fire Service Conference in Augusta, Georgia! Teams from across the state will battle through four challenging obstacles for ultimate bragging rights and the title of Georgia Firefighters Competition Champion.

🔥 Competition Date: August 27, 2026
📍 Location: Augusta, GA
👨‍🚒 Team Size: Up to 7 members
🏆 Limited to the first 10 departments to register!
📅 Registration Deadline: July 31, 2026

There's still plenty of time to practice, sharpen your skills, and prepare your team for an unforgettable day of competition.

Don't wait—spots are limited!

🔗 Register today: www.gsffa.org/firefighter-competition

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Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and members of Rockdale County Fire Rescue.

Reminder! registration for the 2026 Georgia Fire Service Conference is now open!

📅 August 24 - 29, 2026
📍 Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center, Augusta, GA
Conference Agenda
Please note: This year, payment will be required when you register.

To register go to
https://members.gacities.com/GACities_Member_Site/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=2026FIRESE

Questions? Contact:
GSFA Business Manager Taylor Moore
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 770-914-7774
GAFC Business Manager Yalonde Tanner
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 678-686-6239
We look forward to seeing you in Augusta!

Interact with Fire Service Vendors:
Exhibit Hall open on Wednesday and Thursday
Make plans to visit the Exhibit Hall on Wednesday afternoon during the opening reception from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and again on Thursday from 9:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. to interact with the conference vendors and learn more about their products, services and programs.

Recognize Fallen Firefighters


Each year as part of the Georgia Fire Service Conference, firefighters who passed away during the previous year are recognized at the annual Memorial Service, scheduled this year for Thursday, October 2nd at 12:30 p.m. Firefighters do not have to have been a member of the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs or the Georgia State Firefighters Association to be recognized.

If you have lost a current or retired member of your department since the last conference (September 2024), please submit their information so that they may be recognized. All information is due by August 31, 2025.

Each year we select an individual to receive the James W Williams Outstanding Service Award. This year our Parliamentarian Dewayne Jamison was selected and presented the award at the recent Leadership Conference.
This award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated exceptional dedication, leadership and commitment to the fire service. This award recognizes those whose outstanding contributions, selfless service and lasting impact have strengthened the fire service and the community they serve.
🎉Chief Jamison, thank you for your service and dedication to improving the fire service in Georgia. 🫡

After a fantastic week of the Southeastern Association of Fire Chiefs and GAFC Leadership conference we would like to extend a huge thank you to the Savannah Fire Department and Chatham County Fire Department for their support and hospitality. You not only made the event possible but made it wonderful!

This year Chief Eddie Robinson announced his retirement from Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services and with that he would voluntarily step back from our Executive Board. We sincerely thank Chief Robinson for his leadership and service to the Georgia Fire Service and wish him much success in his next chapter.

Special group of leaders here! (L to R: Terry Smith, David Eddins, Charles Wasdin, Dewayne Jamison, and Robert Singletary) These men have led the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs and become Past Presidents. We are grateful for the leadership that each one has brought to our organization and the fire service in Georgia!