2025 Georgia Fire Service Conference
September 30 - October 4, 2025
We’re excited to share that registration for the 2025 Georgia Fire Service Conference is now open!
📅 September 30 – October 4, 2025
📍 Georgia Public Safety Training Center (GPSTC), Forsyth, GA
Important Registration Notes:
- GPSTC Registration Required for Credit: In addition to conference registration, you must also register with GPSTC to receive course credit.
- HOT Classes: If you're planning to participate in Hands-On Training (HOT) classes, each class requires separate registration through GPSTC. These classes have limited availability and fill quickly!
- Lodging Information: Hotel details will be included in the registration packet. GPSTC will also offer a limited number of dorm rooms on-site.
Please note: This year, payment will be required when you register.
Questions? Contact:
We look forward to seeing you in Forsyth!
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.
The Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs (GAFC) and the Georgia State Firefighters Association (GSFA) invite you to join us for the 2025 Georgia Fire Service Conference set for September 30 - October 4, 2025 in Forsyth, GA.
ANNUAL CONFERENCES HELD
| YEAR HELD | LOCATION | PRESIDENT |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | AUGUSTA | GARY CLARK, HOMER VOL. FIRE DEPARTMENT |
| 2023 | AUGUSTA | GARY CLARK, HOMER VOL. FIRE DEPARTMENT |
| 2022 | COLUMBUS | DAVID BULLARD, COLUMBIA COUNTY |
| 2021 | CANCELLED - COVID | DAVID BULLARD, COLUMBIA COUNTY |
| 2020 | CANCELLED - COVID | DAVID BULLARD, COLUMBIA COUNTY |
| 2019 | ALBANY | DAVID BULLARD, COLUMBIA COUNTY |
| 2018 | DALTON | JOEY HARTLEY, COLQUITT COUNTY |
| 2017 | ATHENS | JOEY HARTLEY, COLQUITT COUNTY |
| 2016 | AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY | DEAN KING, DONALSONVILLE |
| 2015 | JEKYLL ISLAND | DEAN KING, DONALSONVILLE |
| 2014 | MACON-BIBB COUNTY | LANIER SWAFFORD, DAWSON COUNTY |
| 2013 | ALBANY | LANIER SWAFFORD, DAWSON COUNTY |
| 2012 | DALTON | SCOTT CARTER, CARTERSVILLE |
| 2011 | COLUMBUS | SCOTT CARTER, CARTERSVILLE |
| 2010 | SAVANNAH | THAD DIXON, SAVANNAH |
| 2009 | ATHENS | THAD DIXON, SAVANNAH |
| 2008 | MACON | WAYNE HADDEN, GRADY CO |
| 2007 | SAVANNAH | WAYNE HADDEN, GRADY CO |
| 2006 | LAKE LANIER (HALL CO) | JOHNNY CRAWLEY, THOMSON |
| 2005 | VALDOSTA | JOHNNY CRAWLEY, THOMSON |
| 2004 | ATHENS | TOMMY WHITAKER, AMERICUS |
| 2003 | JEKYLL ISLAND | TOMMY WHITAKER, AMERICUS |
| 2002 | SAVANNAH | GORDON HENDERSON, ROME |
| 2001 | COLUMBUS | GORDON HENDERSON, ROME |
| 2000 | VALDOSTA | NORRIS BENNETT, FORSYTH CO |
| 1999 | ATLANTA (JOINT | NORRIS BENNETT, FORSYTH CO |
| 1997 | JEKYLL ISLAND | RANDALL WINDHAM, WARNER ROBINS |
| 1996 | JEKYLL ISLAND | JAMES BAILEY, BARTOW CO |
| 1995 | COLUMBUS | JAMES BAILEY, BARTOW CO |
