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2024 Firefighters Legislative Dinner Registration

GSFA • January 16, 2024

Join us for the 2024 Firefighter Recognition Day & Legislative Appreciation Dinner

Georgia State firefighters Association
Georgia Association of fire Chiefs
2024 Firefighter Recognition Day & Legislative Appreciation Dinner

All firefighters are invited to participate in the 2024 Firefighters Recognition Day at the 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 will be held at the State Capital 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 provides an opportunity to spend time with state leaders and legislators to network and discuss important fire service issues. There is a $20 per person ticket cost for the Georgia Fire Service Legislative Appreciation Dinner and pre-registration is strongly encouraged. 


Firefighter Recognition Day & Legislative Appreciation Dinner Schedule of Events

 

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

 

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Unification Partners Meeting

Georgia Municipal Association Conference Room

201 Pryor St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303

 

2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Firefighters Recognition Day Ceremonies

Swearing in of Fire Marshals (immediately following ceremony)

South Wing of State Capitol 

206 Washington Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30334

 

3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Firefighter Legislative Visits

       

5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Fire Service Legislative Appreciation Dinner

Georgia Freight Depot

65 M.L.K. Drive, NW, Atlanta, GA 30303

Schedule and Additional Information

Thank you to our event sponsors!

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 

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