Continuing education opportunities through conferences, district meetings and workshops
Reduced registration rate for the Georgia Fire Service Conference
Access to vendors who supply products and services to the fire service
Communications
Georgia Firefighter magazine (produced quarterly)
Fully Involved E-newsletter (produced bi-monthly)
Email announcements for important fire-service information
Legislative Advocacy
GSFA lobbyist and Board members tracking legislation that may impact the fire service
GSFA Legislative Updates emailed regularly while the Georgia General Assembly is in session
Box Alarm alerts when legislators should be contacted for specific action
Recognition and Grants
GSFA Awards for Firefighter, Rookie, Educator, Company Officer, Instructor and Life Saving Valor Award
Up to Two $1,000 fire department grants offered annually
Up to Six $500 scholarships offered annually
Other
$1,000 line-of-duty death benefit from GSFA
Discounts through Jones & Bartlett and PennWell for training manuals
GSFA Decal
Provident
GSFA has selected Provident to be its sole insurance provider. The GSFA agreement with Provident provides up to $5,000 accidental death and dismemberment insurance that doubles to $10,000 for accidental deaths that occur in the line of duty.
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is offering a special membership to your State Association (GSFA) called the All State Memberships. GSFA serves as the State Association Member from Georgia on the National Volunteer Fire Council. They have offered all of the benefits listed below to our members for only $18 per person annually. To join, add $18 to your GSFA membership dues.
$10,000 AD&D insurance policy through Provident Agency (learn more)
Personalized membership card
Member access to the NVFC web site and resources
Complimentary subscription to FireRescue Magazine
Eligibility for membership in FASNY Federal Credit Union
Fire/EMS Helpline
Discounts on training through NVFC Virtual Classroom
Eligibility for auto and home insurance through California Casualty
Free or discounted resources and training
Discounts on gear, equipment, trade shows, and more
Visitnvfc.orgfor a complete list of membership benefits.
GSFA has recently adopted a prescription discount card program that will allow you, your family members, friends and the community you work in pay less for their prescription medications.
The company that administers this program is Discount Drug Network (DDN). This company provides our firefighters with access to negotiated discounts on prescription drugs at 99% of the pharmacies in the U.S. at no cost.
Take advantage of a 10% tuition discount and application fee waiver (a $25 value) through a partnership with Columbia Southern University (CSU). GSFA members, along with their spouses and children, are eligible for these special benefits.
Visit the CSU webpage below to get started. Be sure to select the Georgia State Firefighters Association organization on the application for admission and enrollment form.
AAA Auto Club South has partnered with the Georgia State Firefighters Association in order to provide the ability for GSFA members to enroll as a new AAA Member at discount prices as well as adding eligible family members at a discounted rate.
NVFC PIT Crew Hazmat Train-the-Trainer - Thomson, GA | Free hazmat train-the-trainer courses - no experience needed! | The NVFC, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), is offering a hazmat train-the-trainer program
VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS NEEDED. You are invited to participate in the project: Understanding the Role of Training on Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment and Retention.