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Introduction
By: Dwayne Jamison
1st Vice President - Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs
The idea of Certifying Georgia Fire Chiefs had been discussed by the Georgia Fire Service
for many years. At the Georgia Fire & Emergency Service Conference & Expo hosted in
Dalton in 2012, the membership of the GAFC voted to pursue the issue and develop a
program to certify Georgia Fire Chiefs.
The GAFC Executive Board discussed the issue and President Robert Singletary appointed
the 1st Vice President to establish and head up a Task Force to develop the program. Fire
Service members were selected to be Task Force members based on experience and a wide
range of department make-up from Volunteer, Career, and Combination Fire Departments
across the state.
In 2014 the Task Force had their first meeting at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center
and determined that there was a need for such certifications and identified 3 different types
of certification they felt were needed in Georgia. Over the course of several meetings,
many days were spent by members reviewing recommendations by consultants, other
state’s programs, nationally recognized programs, and existing Ga. Fire Academy research.
The Chief Fire Officer Task Force developed the following program to insure that the fire
departments in the state of Georgia have qualified, credentialed, and professional leaders
and managers overseeing their departments and personnel. The program is broken into 3
types of certification: Georgia Volunteer Fire Chief Certification, Georgia Chief Fire
Officer Certification, and Georgia Fire Chief Certification based on the vast diversity of the
Georgia Fire Service and the needs of the various types of departments.
Georgia Fire Chief Certification Information
All applicants must submit the following:
1) Application.
2) A Cover letter to accompany the application that defines your responsibilities with the de-
partment and includes any credentials you have attained within the fire service, the com-
munity, or other organization that aid you in managing the fire department.
3) An organizational chart of the department.
4) Copies of the certifications or degrees that you list on your application (including Pre-
Requisites).
5) Application Fee of $200.00
Pre-Requisites to apply:
1) Must hold a GFSTC State Certification in at least one of the current Fire Service Certifica-
tions.
2) GPSTC Georgia Fire Academy Classes “Chief Fire Officer Orientation Day 1 – 4”
3) NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800, 300, and 400
4) Must currently serve as a minimum of a Battalion Chief or Division Supervisor (as shown
on organizational chart of your department)
Must complete at least 100 Points on the following points scale:
Experience - Points per years of service in current position (Max. 20 Points)
3 points/year served in the position of Fire Chief
2 points/year served in position of Deputy/Assistant Chief
1 Point/year served in positions of Battalion Chief/Division Supervisor
Higher
Educa-
tion -
You on-
ly receive
credit
for your
highest
degree,
Related Field (Fire Science, Public
Administration, Emergency Manage-
ment, etc.)
Associates Degree 20 points
Bachelors Degree 40 points
Masters Degree 60 points
Doctorate Degree 80 points
Non-Related Field
Associates Degree 10 points
Bachelors Degree 15 points
Masters Degree 20 points
Doctorate Degree 30 points
Georgia Fire Chief Certification Information cont….
Fire Officer Certifications (must meet NFPA 1021)
Certifications may be NPQ, Certified by an approved provider (as determined by the GAFC
Training Committee), or GPSTC courses that meet the standard.
Fire Officer I 20 points
Fire Officer II 20 points
Fire Officer III 20 points
Fire Officer IV 20 points
Credit for additional credentials
EFO (NFA) 75 points
CFOD 75 points
CTOD 75 points
CMOD 75 points
Additional Points
GAFC Chief Fire Officer Level 8 hour classes 5 points each
Application, cover letter, Check (payable to the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs) and all ac-
companying documentation should be mailed to:
Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs
PO Box 105377
Atlanta, GA 30348
Georgia Volunteer Fire Chief Certification Information
All applicants must submit the following: 1) Application.
2) A Cover letter to accompany the application that defines your responsibilities with the depart-
ment and includes any credentials you have attained within the fire service, the community, or
work that aid you in managing the fire department.
3) An organizational chart of the department.
4) Copies of the certifications or degrees that you list on your application (including Pre-
Requisites).
5) Application Fee of $100.00
Pre-Requisites to apply: 1) Must be a Registered Volunteer Firefighter with Ga. Firefighters Standards & Training
2) GPSTC Ga. Fire Academy Class “Chief Fire Officer Orientation Day 1”
3) NIMS 100, 200, 700, & 800
Must complete at least 50 Points on the following points scale:
Experience - Points per years of service as Fire Chief
3 points/year served in the position of Fire Chief (Max. 20 Points)
Higher Education - You only receive credit for your highest degree, points are not added
per de- gree.
Related Field (Fire Science, Public
Administration, Emergency Manage-
ment, etc.)
Associates Degree 20 points
Bachelors Degree 40 points
Masters Degree 60 points
Doctorate Degree 80 points
Non-Related Field
Associates Degree 10 points
Bachelors Degree 15 points
Masters Degree 20 points
Doctorate Degree 30 points
Georgia Volunteer Fire Chief Certification Information cont.
Fire Officer Certifications (must meet NFPA 1021)
Certifications may be NPQ, Certified by an approved provider (as determined by the GAFC
Training Committee), or GPSTC courses that meet the standard.
Fire Officer I 20 points
Fire Officer II 20 points
Fire Officer III 20 points
Fire Officer IV 20 points
Credit for additional credentials
EFO (NFA) 75 points
CFOD 75 points
CTOD 75 points
CMOD 75 points
Points Additional
GAFC Volunteer & Combination Total Quality Management Course 15 points
GFA Chief Fire Officer Day 2 – 4 5 points each
GAFC Chief Fire Officer Level 8 hour classes 5 points each
Application, cover letter, Check (payable to the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs) and all ac-
companying documentation should be mailed to:
Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs
PO Box 105377
Atlanta, GA 30348
Georgia Chief Fire Officer Certification Information
All applicants must submit the following:
1) Application.
2) A Cover letter to accompany the application that defines your responsibilities with the de-
partment and includes any credentials you have attained within the fire service, the com-
munity, or other organization that aid you with leadership in the fire department.
3) An organizational chart of the department.
4) Copies of the certifications or degrees that you list on your application (including Pre-
Requisites).
5) Application Fee of $150.00
Pre-Requisites to apply:
1) Must hold a GFSTC State Certification in at least one of the current Fire Service Certifica-
tions.
2) GPSTC Georgia Fire Academy Classes “Chief Fire Officer Orientation Day 1 – 3”
3) NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800, and 300
4) Must currently serve as a minimum of a Battalion Chief or Division Supervisor (as shown
on organizational chart of your department)
Must complete at least 75 Points on the following points scale:
Experience - Points per years of service in current position (Max. 20 Points)
3 points/year served in the position of Fire Chief
2 points/year served in position of Deputy/Assistant Chief
1 Point/year served in positions of Battalion Chief/Division Supervisor
Higher
Educa-
tion -
You on-
ly receive
credit
for your
highest
degree,
points
Related Field (Fire Science, Public
Administration, Emergency Manage-
ment, etc.)
Associates Degree 20 points
Bachelors Degree 40 points
Masters Degree 60 points
Doctorate Degree 80 points
Non-Related Field
Associates Degree 10 points
Bachelors Degree 15 points
Masters Degree 20 points
Doctorate Degree 30 points
Georgia Chief Fire Officer Certification Information cont...
Fire Officer Certifications (must meet NFPA 1021)
Certifications may be NPQ, Certified by an approved provider (as determined by the GAFC
Training Committee), or GPSTC courses that meet the standard.
Fire Officer I 20 points
Fire Officer II 20 points
Fire Officer III 20 points
Fire Officer IV 20 points
Credit for additional credentials
EFO (NFA) 75 points
CFOD 75 points
CTOD 75 points
CMOD 75 points
Additional Points
GFA Chief Fire Officer Day 4 5 points
GAFC Chief Fire Officer Level 8 hour classes 5 points each
Application, cover letter, Check (payable to the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs) and all
accompanying documentation should be mailed to:
Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs
PO Box 105377
Atlanta, GA 30348
Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs Georgia Fire Chief Certification Application
Certification Applied For: Check One
All applicants must submit the following:
1) Application.
2) A Cover letter to accompany the application that defines your responsibilities with the department
and includes any credentials you have attained within the fire service, the community, or work that
aid you in managing the fire department.
3) An organizational chart of the department showing your level of rank in the organization.
4) Copies of the certifications or degrees that you list on your application (including Pre-Requisites).
5) Application Fee:
Make Check or money order payable to: Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs
Prerequisites:
Check all that apply based on certification type applied for
Courses Completed:
Georgia Volunteer Fire Chief Certification GVFCC
Georgia Chief Fire Officer Certification GCFOC
Georgia Fire Chief Certification GFCC
Certification Type Amount Check
One
Georgia Volunteer Fire Chief Certification $100.00
Georgia Chief Fire Officer Certification $150.00
Georgia Fire Chief Certification $200.00
GFSTC Registered Volunteer GVFCC
GFSTC State Certified FF, INV, ARFF,
INSP, PSE
GCFOC GFCC
NIMS 100
NIMS 200
NIMS 700
NIMS 800
NIMS 300
NIMS 400
Chief Fire Officer Orientation Day 1
Chief Fire Officer Orientation Day 2
Chief Fire Officer Orientation Day 3
Chief Fire Officer Orientation Day 4
APPLICATION cont...
Experience in current position:
Years served in current position _______
Current Position: Check One
Higher Education Earned:
Check only the highest degree earned
Degree was in the field of _____________________________________.
Fire Officer Certifications:
Certifications may be NPQ, Certified by an approved provider (as determined by the GAFC Training
Committee), or GPSTC courses that meet the current NFPA 1021 standard.
Check all certifications earned
Additional Credentials:
Other: Please list ______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
Additional approved training courses:
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
Fire Chief
Deputy/Assistant Chief
Battalion Chief/Division Supervisor (Chief)
Company Officer
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate Degree
Fire Officer I
Fire Officer II
Fire Officer III
Fire Officer IV
Executive Fire Officer (NFA)
Chief Fire Officer Designation (CPSE)
Chief Training Officer Designation (CPSE)
Chief Medical Officer Designation (CPSE)
Georgia Chief Fire Officer Re-Certification Information
All 3 levels of Georgia Chief Fire Officer Certifications must re-certify every 3 years
Georgia Volunteer Fire Chief Certification:
1) Must submit a re-certification application
2) $50.00 re-certification fee
3) Must maintain current Registered Volunteer Firefighter status through GFSTC
4) Must complete 24 hours of GAFC approved training
Georgia Chief Fire Officer Certification:
1) Must submit a re-certification application
2) $75.00 re-certification fee
3) Must maintain current State Certification in one of the current Fire Service Certifications
through GFSTC
4) Must complete 24 hours of GAFC approved training
Georgia Fire Chief Certification:
1) Must Submit a re-certification application
2) $100.00 re-certification fee
3) Must maintain current State Certification in one of the current Fire Service Certifications
through GFSTC
4) Must complete 24 hours of GAFC approved training
*** A minimum of 1 academic class per semester for 3 semesters from an accredited college/
technical college during the re-certification cycle will meet the GAFC approved training require-
ment. Applicants must submit a transcript showing proof of completion***