2026 Fire Service Conference

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2026 Fire Service Conference

The Georgia Fire Service Conference welcomes over 250 fire chiefs, fire service leaders and firefighters representing cities, counties and volunteers throughout the state. This highly awaited, professional focused event features continuing education, exciting competitions and demonstrations, showcasing of products and solutions, and a fun and supportive opportunity to gather and network.

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KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Blake Stinnett

The Founder and CEO of Next Rung, an organization dedicated to supporting first responders’ mental health. Inspired by personal loss early in his fire service career, he shifted Next Rung’s mission from apparel to advocacy and support. Blake is a firefighter with Greene County Fire in Georgia and serves as a youth pastor. Through his work, he is committed to making a lasting impact in the lives of firefighters and first responders across the country.

AGENDA COMING SOON!

Chaplain Class: Monday, August 24, Part 1 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Tuesday, August 25, Part 2 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

GMAG: Tuesday, August 25 at 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Unification Partners Meeting: Tuesday, August 25 at 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

GAFC/GSFA Joint Board Meeting: Tuesday, August 25 at 3:30 PM

Conference Training Agenda: Wednesday, August 26 8:00 AM - Friday, August 28 5:00 PM

Meals Included: Lunch on Wednesday, August 26 and Thursday, August 27

*Training Sessions start on Wednesday, August 26 at 10:00 AM; concluding on Wednesday, August 28 at 5:00 PM

Event Summary:

2026 Georgia Fire Service Conference

Start Date: Wednesday, August 26

End Date: Friday, August 28

Housing deadline for group rate: Tuesday, August 4 at 5:00 PM

Marriott Augusta Convention Center for $189 USD per night

Book your group rate for the 2026 Georgia Fire Service Conference

When

8/24/2026 8:00 AM - 8/28/2026 5:00 PM
Eastern Daylight Time

Where

210th St Augusta, GA 30901 UNITED STATES

Registration

Last day to register is 8/7/2026

Event Contact

Mrs. Yalonde W. Tanner - Phone: (678) 686-6239

Program

Select programs by

Monday, 24 August 2026

Description
Pre-Conference Class: Essentials of Chaplaincy – Part 1 This is part one of a two-day class designed to help train new chaplains. Time 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 8:00 AM
Sponsored Attendee When 8/24/2026 8:00 AM - 8/28/2026 5:00 PM 8:00 AM

Tuesday, 25 August 2026

Description
HOT Class: Advanced EV Response for EMS In partnership with Rivian, this hands-on training gives first responders practical experience responding to emergencies involving modern electric vehicles. Participants will perform real extrication techniques on donated Rivian vehicles, evaluate tool performance, identify EV-specific hazards such as high-voltage systems and battery placement, and develop safe, effective rescue strategies for real-world incidents. Time 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 8:00 AM
Pre-Conference Class: Essentials of Chaplaincy – Part 2 This is part two of a two-day class designed to help train new chaplains. Time 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM 8:00 AM

HOT Class: Advanced EV Response for EMS

In partnership with Rivian, this hands-on training gives first responders practical experience responding to emergencies involving modern electric vehicles. Participants will perform real extrication techniques on donated Rivian vehicles, evaluate tool performance, identify EV-specific hazards such as high-voltage systems and battery placement, and develop safe, effective rescue strategies for real-world incidents.

Time

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

8:00 AM

Pre-Conference Class: Essentials of Chaplaincy – Part 2

This is part two of a two-day class designed to help train new chaplains.

Time

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

8:00 AM

Wednesday, 26 August 2026

Description
Exhibit Space - 10X10 Exhibit Space - includes -Two exhibitor rep badges for 10x10; Thursday exhibit hall lunch ticket provided for each exhibitor badge; Listing in event program and website Set-up information will be emailed. If additional name badges are required, you must select the extra badge purchase option below. Each additional badge over 2 is $100 per representative. Limited to five (total) representatives per booth. Category Vendor When 8/26/2026 - 8/28/2026
Exhibit Space - 10X20 Exhibit Space - includes -Four exhibitor rep badges for 10x20; Thursday exhibit hall lunch ticket provided for each exhibitor badge; Listing in event program and website Set-up information will be emailed. If additional name badges are required, you must select the extra badge purchase option below. Each additional badge over 4 is $100 per representative. Limited to five (total) representatives per booth. Category Vendor When 8/26/2026 - 8/28/2026
Exhibit Space - Apparatus Apparatus Space - includes -Four exhibitor rep badges for 20x40; Thursday exhibit hall lunch ticket provided for each exhibitor badge; Listing in event program and website Set-up information will be emailed. If additional name badges are required, you must select the extra badge purchase option below. Each additional badge over 4 is $100 per representative. Limited to five (total) representatives per booth. Category Vendor When 8/26/2026 - 8/28/2026
Gold Sponsorship Gold Lunch sponsor - Luncheon sponsorship, Includes 2 minutes on agenda. Category Sponsorship When 8/26/2026 - 8/28/2026
Platinum Reception Sponsor Reception sponsor- (Limited to 6 sponsors) Opening exhibit hall reception or Closing reception/awards ceremony. Includes 5 minutes on agenda (can include power point) . Category Sponsorship When 8/26/2026 - 8/28/2026
Premier Sponsor Receive top recognition at ALL events, meals, and sessions and Two (2) company representative registrations with access to ALL events. Includes 5 minutes on agenda (can include power point). Category Sponsor When 8/26/2026 - 8/28/2026
Silver Sponsorship Silver Break sponsor: Morning coffee break or Afternoon snack break. Includes 2 minutes on agenda. Category Sponsorship When 8/26/2026 - 8/28/2026
HOT Class: The "Can" Man The purpose of this 8-hour live fire class is to teach people the capabilities and limitations of the 2.5-gallon water can. We emphasize water cans are not a replacement for an attack line, but a supplement for crews to effect search and rescue operations either before the arrival of an apparatus with hose and water, or after to provide some protection without the cumbersomeness of dragging a hose line on a primary search. Students will be taught proper care and maintenance, ways to make their can more functional, how to move effectively with it and how to use it for fire attack. Time 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 8:00 AM

Thursday, 27 August 2026

Description
HOT Class: Saving Your Own FAST This hands-on firefighter rescue course focuses on rescuing downed firefighters before a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) arrives. Using data from Project Mayday, participants will learn rapid assessment techniques, drags and carries, stair movement strategies, and other practical rescue methods to improve firefighter survival and facilitate a successful transfer to a hasty rescue and CPR. Time 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 8:00 AM
Competition Team Time 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM 5:30 PM
Rapid Dress Competition Time 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM 5:30 PM

Friday, 28 August 2026

Description
HOT Class: Expanding VEIS. You've cleared the room, now what? Using data from the firefighter rescue survey we take a look at the next steps for effective search and expansion of the VEIS. Through a combination of classroom instruction and scenario-based discussions, participants will explore advanced VEIS applications, including multi-room and multi-floor search operations, coordination with ventilation and suppression crews, and tactical decision-making in both residential structures. Emphasis will be placed on risk assessment, victim profiling, communication, and the role of VEIS in survivability-driven operations. Time 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 8:00 AM

HOT Class: Expanding VEIS. You've cleared the room, now what?

Using data from the firefighter rescue survey we take a look at the next steps for effective search and expansion of the VEIS. Through a combination of classroom instruction and scenario-based discussions, participants will explore advanced VEIS applications, including multi-room and multi-floor search operations, coordination with ventilation and suppression crews, and tactical decision-making in both residential structures. Emphasis will be placed on risk assessment, victim profiling, communication, and the role of VEIS in survivability-driven operations.

Time

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

8:00 AM