Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs

Congratulations to Chief Williams!

Please help us congratulate our newly promoted fire executive staff! Assistant Fire Chief Kirk Crumpton has been with the fire department since 2004 and is resp...onsible for fire department operations. He will directly oversee the Fire Captains, shift commanders, and direct policy and procedures for operations. He also manages our logistics (uniforms, tools, equipment, etc.), and assists with communications, EMA, special events, and other tasks. Fire Training Chief, Charles Mundy has been with the department since 2005 and is directly responsible for fire department training. He will ensure that all three operations shifts are training in the same manner and oversee the fire training center that we are building. Additionally, Chief Mundy manages the departments fire reporting software and provides emergency response statistics on a monthly basis (or whenever needed). Fire Prevention Chief, Ephraim Wheeler has been with the department since 1999 and is directly responsible for the department’s community risk reduction (fire prevention education) program. He will coordinate fire safety education for children and adults, including the fire safety poster contest. One of our goals is to work with the Communication Department to have a fresh safety message on social media at least weekly. #WhereGeorgiaComesTogether

The Centerville Fire Department is Hiring please click the link for more information. https://www.centervillega.org/job-opportunities/

Mark your calendar for the 2022 Spring Executive Training Session in Savannah next year, March 27 - 30! One of this year's excellent sessions - if you are interested in presenting next year, please let us know. Adopting Excellence: Cultural Shift Starts with You Presenter: Chief Jeremy Holmes, Covington Fire Department

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The Douglas County Board of Commissioners has tapped Roderick Jolivette as the county’s next fire chief. BOC unanimously approved Jolivette to replace former fire chief Scott Spencer, who retired earlier this year after 44 years of service. Jolivette has 40 years in public service.

Many thanks to all of our legislators that helped pass this monumental bill for public safety. The fire service has been pushing for this for many years here in Georgia.

Chief Freddie Broome entertaining and training chiefs on Emotional Intelligence: Creating an Inclusive Workplace by Embracing Emotions and Diversity

It was a very special moment when the family of the late Chief Lee Kirkland was able to receive the James Williams Leadership Award in his honor with the family of Jimmy Williams present for the presentation.

Congratulations to those receiving GAFC Georgia Fire Chief, Georgia Chief Fire Officer, or recertifications today. GAFC has awarded over 200 certifications as of today.

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With regrets, Firefighter Recognition Day initially planned for 2/2 has been canceled. The Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs (GAFC) and the Georgia State Firefighters Association (GSFA) prioritizes the safety and health of our 4,000 members, staff, the business community, and all firefighters across the state are our top priority as we continue to monitor COVID-19. Both associations are working on a plan to present the 2020 Award Winners. The Proclamation, generally presented at the Firefighter Recognition Day, will be presented in September at the 2021 Georgia Fire Service Conference in Rome. More information about that conference to come soon.

The Funeral services for Chief Lee Kirkland will be Monday at 2:00PM at Sand Grove Baptist Church. Address: 2600 Milan-Rhine Road Milan Ga. We are asking for any one willing to bring a fire apparatus to be at the church by 12:00 on Monday for placement. We will do a Static display for the family. Point of contact will be Calvin Hitchcock 9122133341, or Chief Jeff Hardin at 2293150938. Please contact one of the two if you are bringing a truck so we can plan for placement.

It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Milan Fire Chief Lee Kirkland has passed away. Chief Kirkland was the driving force behind the GAFC Volunteer sector. Chief Kirkland had a passion to training Firefighters!

Funeral Services for Chief Lee Kirkland are as follows: Visitation will be at Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home in Eastman from 11-4 Sunday. Funeral will be on Monday at 2pm at Sand Grove Baptist Church 2600 Milan-Rhine Rd. Milan, GA

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