GFSTC Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council

GFSTC Council Meeting 5/11/2021 - https://mailchi.mp/05deed7c67/gfstc-council-meeting-5112021

GFSTC Special called meeting 5/4/2021 - https://mailchi.mp/ddc7/gfstc-special-called-meeting-542021

LOWNDES COUNTY IS HIRING! Fire Prevention Inspector Work involves conducting inspections in accordance with codes; lists violations and identifies corrective actions necessary to become compliant as well as any follow-up inspections to ensure the corrective actions have been taken. Collection, transcription and writing detailed reports of fire inspections performed and fire code violations observed as well as notating any recommended corrective actions. Investigates public c...oncerns and complains as well as developing and coordinating fire prevention inspections and programs with schools and home daycares. Qualifications Possession of, or ability to readily obtain, a valid driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. Level of competency associated with completion of specialized training in field of work in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years. Possession of or the ability to readily obtain the appropriate state certification for the type of inspection conducted. Miscellaneous Information Applications can be downloaded from the Lowndes County Website www.lowndescounty.com, picked up or dropped off at the Lowndes County Human Resources Department or obtained and returned to the Georgia Department of Labor 229 South Ashley St. Valdosta Ga. 31601. Department of Labor hours are from 8:00-4:30 (dependent on COVID-19 hours), Monday-Friday. Completed applications can also be mailed to: LOWNDES COUNTY PERSONNEL OFFICE P.O. Box 1349 Valdosta, GA 31603-1349

Final round of regional meetings for this Quarter. Please email contact and let them know if you plan to attend. May 3rd 7PM. Wellston Center 155 Maple Street... Warner Robins, GA. 31093 Contact: Ned Dixon [email protected] May 11th 7PM. Fayette County Training Center 110 Volunteer Way Fayetteville, GA. 30214 Contact: Scott Roberts [email protected] May 17th 7PM. Lagrange Fire Headquarters 115 Hill Street Lagrange, GA. 30241 Contact: John Brant [email protected] May 24th 7PM. Putnam County FD 117 Putnam Drive Eatonton, GA. 31024 Contact: Thomas McClain [email protected] June 7th 7PM. Swainsboro FD 205 North Green St. Swainsboro, GA 30401 Contact: Michael Strobridge [email protected] David H. Cummings Compliance & Evaluation Manager Ga. Firefighter Standards And Training

Register Now for a Full Day of Training at https://access.gpstc.org/student/classes/register.

The Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council has called a special meeting for 4/22/2021. This meeting will be held virtually at 2:00 PM. THE AGENDA ITEMS WILL BE: OPENING OF THE MEETING... ESTABLISH QUORUM NEW BUSINESS Letter of intent: Lanier Technical College Discussion regarding GFSTC Executive Director ADJOURN Join by phone Phone Number 352-973-0354 PIN: 298 707 651# Please mute your phones.

We are saddened to learn of passing, of Past President Wayne Hadden's wife, Rosa Hadden. Please keep Wayne and his family in your thoughts and prayers.

Announcement: Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council Meeting - https://mailchi.mp//announcement-georgia-firefighter-stand

Announcement: Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council Meeting **Cancelled** The next Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council Meeting, scheduled for Tuesday 1/12/2021, has been cancelled. We will reschedule at a later date. ... Stay safe. See more

The Georgia Fire Academy is hosting the NFA course Fire Investigations: First Responders February 22-23, 2021. This two-day course covers a basic overview of a fire investigation for the first responder. Students will participate in a live lecture that will review the basics of fire chemistry and develop an understanding of the role of the first responder in relation to fire suppression and fire investigation.... The target audience for this course are fire and emergency services personnel who respond to fires or might conduct preliminary investigations into the origin and cause of fires. Use the following link to register: Fire Investigations: First Responders https://access.gpstc.org/student/classes/register