Georgia Arson Control

Seminole County Fire Chief, Kale King, looking over the digital camera kit that was awarded to his department through the Fire Investigator Equipment Grant Program sponsored by GAC.

For information about the Fire Investigator Equipment Grant Program you can go to our website: georgiaarsoncontrol.org or call Consultant Ken LeCroy at 770-361-9680.

The Georgia Forestry Commission has issued a Burn Ban that covers 91 counties. Current wildfire locations are showed on this map as well. Please refrain from burning outdoors. Follow all local guidance and restrictions and be extremely cautious with anything that could create a spark.

Visit https://gatrees.org/state-forester-issues-burn-ban-for-south-georgia/ to read the Georgia Forestry Commission’s press release.

These events take days of hard work and preparation. Thank you to Valdosta Fire Department and all those who helped coordinate, prepare, and present this training.

Fire Investigator of the Year

Nominations for Fire Investigator of the Year are open and being received by Georgia Arson Control. We have many good investigators in this State and we want to be sure we recognize them whenever we can.

If you know of an investigator who has gone above and beyond during this past year, please consider nominating them for this award.

Send a description of why you think the investigator should be considered to Ken LeCroy at [email protected]

May 15, 2026 Deadline!!!!!

Now Accepting Scholarship Essays

Georgia Arson Control is sponsoring the "Jim Swindell Scholarship" for individuals who reside in Georgia and work in public-safety.

The Georgia Fire Investigators Association is sponsoring the "Kevin Cunningham Scholarship" for individuals who reside in Georgia, and are GFIA members.

Applicants must email a one-page essay entitled, "Why I want to attend the Southeastern Annual Training Conference." Essays must be received no later than midnight May 15, 2026.

Essays may be sent to:
[email protected]

Please note former scholarship winners are not eligible to participate.

A record-breaking 185 attendees are participating in the Georgia Fire Investigator's Association spring conference being held in Cobb County.

A Union County man has been arrested in connection with a series of intentionally set wildfires in Georgia and North Carolina.

Following a joint investigation between the Georgia Forestry Commission’s Law Enforcement team and the North Carolina Forest Service, the suspect now faces 17 counts of arson of lands tied to roadside fires across both states.

This case highlights the critical work of our law enforcement officers and the strong coordination between partner agencies to protect Georgia’s forests and communities.

Read the full release: https://gatrees.org/serial-arson-suspect-arrested-3-12-26/

Great story from the Courier Herald! Laurens County Fire Department is making a difference! Open the pics to read the full article.

The State Fire Marshal's Investigation Unit and Tift County fire investigators proudly presented an anonymous citizen with a reward check of $8000 from Georgia Arson Control in recognition of their invaluable contribution to bringing an arsonist to justice. Heartfelt appreciation is extended to the courageous individual for their selfless cooperation and to State Fire Investigator Jeff Hundley and Tift County Fire Rescue Investigator Shelby Wilkes. Stay safe!

We had a wonderful time at the State Capitol yesterday celebrating Firefighter Appreciation Day with Governor Kemp. City of Savannah Fire Investigator Kenneth McDonald was recognized as the 2025 Fire Investigator of the Year for Georgia!