Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs

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!

Kicking off the week with the Opening Ceremony

Watching the ships roll in at SEAFC/ GAFC leadership conference. Come join us in Savannah

Setup day in the books for SEAFC/ GAFC leadership conference 2026. Memorial service starts Tuesday Morning at 9:00
Come join us for learning, leadership, and fellowship

The time is upon us! Join us and the Southeastern Association of Fire Chiefs in Savannah! Let the learning, fellowship and festivities begin🎆 Come see what these associations have to offer!

🚒Only a few more days until we gather in Savannah!

98th SEAFC/GAFC Leadership Conference

The 98th SEAFC/GAFC Leadership Conference is just a week away. The Savannah/Chatham County team has been diligently preparing for this exceptional event. Savannah, the host city, boasts a rich history and offers a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow professionals and gain insights into the latest developments in the fire service. Watch our video for a brief glimpse of what Savannah has to offer.
This is Savannah.
https://vimeo.com/1180639565/c6fac92f43?fl=ml&fe=ec

"Come in from the Rain: Taking Care of Ourselves" is a 16-hour symposium dedicated to the behavioral health and safety of all public safety personnel. At a time when suicides and mental health issues among public safety employees are of deep concern, this is an opportunity to learn how to take care of ourselves and each other. Attendees will discover strategies to prevent burnout, depression and the effects of the devastation experienced every day by those in these professions. Additionally, attendees will be presented with resources and options to use when the situation becomes unbearable.

This event is being held at the GPSTC Main Campus in Forsyth on January 27th and 28th.

Keynote Speaker: Dena Ali, Battalion Chief, Raleigh (NC) Fire Department. Dena also serves as the program manager of Behavioral Health for the First Responder Center for Excellence. Dena is the author of the Fire Engineering bestselling book Hope out of Darkness ~ A Guide to First Responder Mental Wellness.

Topics for the two-day event include: Organizational Leadership and Mental Wellness; Are You (Physically) Fit for Duty?; The Ashley Wilson PTSD Bill; Valor Station; and Financial Wellness, to name a few.

Vendors will also be on hand Wednesday afternoon to discuss needs with those attending.

https://access.gpstc.org/student/classes/register?courseNumber=FFAA26049