1. Georgia Fire Inspector’s Association
Training and business meeting
January 19th, 2017

2. Call to Order
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance

3. Business Meeting The GFIA welcomes all in attendance today.
We would like to recognize any first time participants and any first time attendees. Thank you.
New Members. Please introduce yourself to the membership.
We would like to recognize all other Associations in attendance.
Thank you to all guests that are attending.

4. Oath of Office for New Officers
President – Stephen Bush, Gray, GA
Vice President – Craig Landolt, Savannah, GA
Secretary – Danny Wallace, Tifton, GA
Treasurer – Dawn Taylor, Douglasville, GA
Members – Willie Johnson, Macon, GA
Members – Brian Stute, Sandy Springs, GA
Past President – Lavon Cooper, Moultrie, GA
All Board Members information is posted on the website. Feel free to reach out to any member for any comments, concerns, or information.

5. Central Georgia Technical College
Recognition
Mrs. Latonya Stewart
Central Georgia Technical College
Thank you to Central Georgia Technical College for the partnership that we have.

6. Vernon Gary Recognition Technical Assistance
Thank you to Central Georgia Technical College for the partnership that we have.

7. Chief Larry Smallwood Recognition
Thank you to Central Georgia Technical College for the partnership that we have.

8. 2016 George M. Lanier Georgia Fire Inspector of the Year
Recognition
2016 George M. Lanier Georgia Fire Inspector of the Year
Lavon Cooper
Moultrie, GA

9. Brian Stute, Fire Inspector
Sandy Springs
Member
We would like to congratulate Mr. Brian Stute on his Board appointment.
Born in Detroit, Michigan
Moved to Marietta and attended high school at Greater Atlanta Christian School in 1987.
Imlay City Fire Department, Michigan
EMS for Grady, CHOA & Rural Metro 911 Dekalb, John’s Creek, and Sandy Springs
EMS/Medical Logistics Life Safety Solutions, LLC 2004-Present
Sandy Springs FMO 2015-Present

10. Member Training Membership Input March 16th ??????
Willie Johnson, Fire Inspector
Macon Bibb Fire Department
Member
Training
March 16th ??????
GAFSED Macon Marriott Centraplex Ballroom C, D, E
Speaker Creg Volkert with Amerex
Topic is Pre-Engineered Industrial Systems – Dry Chemical/Paint Booths
Membership Input
If you have any instructors or classes you have visited and would like them presented here, please let us know.

11. Treasurer Financial Summary Membership Dues Membership Input
Dawn Taylor
State Fire Marshal’s Office
Treasurer
Financial Summary
Current Balance - $
6 credits totaling $505
1 debit of $102 with 1 ATM fee of $1
Membership Dues
$25 per year
$60 for 3 years
Membership Input

12. Secretary Minutes from previous meeting. Membership input.
Danny Wallace, Fire Inspector
Tifton/Tift County Fire Department
Secretary
Minutes from previous meeting.
Membership input.
Motion for acceptance of previous meeting minutes.

13. Secretary Membership Website Membership Input www.gainspectors.org
Danny Wallace, Fire Inspector
Tifton/Tift County Fire Department
Secretary
Membership
Website
Membership Input

14. Secretary Social Media Facebook Group
Danny Wallace, Fire Inspector
Tifton/Tift County Fire Department
Secretary
Social Media
Facebook Group
Facebook Group Members - 74
Google+ has had views. They have removed this function.
Membership Input

15. Vice President Membership Input Golf Tournament
Craig Landolt, Fire Marshal
State Fire Marshal’s Office
Vice President
Golf Tournament
Membership Input

16. President Thank You! Two-Year Goals and Objectives Membership Input
Stephen Bush, CFPS
Ethica
President
Thank You!
Two-Year Goals and Objectives
Continue to Provide Outstanding Training
Membership List
District Development
Fee for Training (non-members)
ICC Chapter
Membership Input

17. Past President 2017 Georgia Fire Safety Symposium June 19 – 23, 2017
Lavon Cooper, Fire Marshal
State Fire Marshal’s Office
Past President
2017 Georgia Fire Safety Symposium
June 19 – 23, 2017
Volunteers needed to facilitate training courses.
See Lavon Cooper or Willie Johnson
Membership Input

18. Committee Reports 120-3-3, NFPA 101 Committee Report
Any additional committees.

19. Association Reports Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs
Georgia Public Safety Educators Association
Georgia Fire Investigators Association
Other Associations

20. Old Business Shirt Orders Shirt orders will be moved to the website.
Will be able to order anytime.
Shipping will apply to orders.
Proceeds will still benefit the Association.
All shirts not picked up will move to conference sales.

21. Future GFIA Meeting Dates
March 16th, 2017
May 18th, 2017
June 19th – 23rd Fire & Life Safety Symposium
July 20th, 2017
September 21st, 2017

22. New Business For the Good of the Membership
Call for any additional business/Items to be presented to the Membership for discussion and or action.
Motion to Adjourn / Second / Vote
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION

23. Please show thanks to, Steven Jones.
Take a 10 minute break so that we may set up for our presenter for this session.
Sponsored by Central Georgia Technical College and the Georgia Fire Inspector’s Association.

24. Please welcome, Steven Jones, our presenter for this session.
Sponsored by Central Georgia Technical College and the Georgia Fire Inspector’s Association.

25. Thank you, Central Georgia Technical College, for having us.
Sponsored by Central Georgia Technical College and the Georgia Fire Inspector’s Association.