Brian Smith of Habersham County has been investigating suspicious fires in northeast Georgia for fourteen years. Now, he’s being recognized for his work.
Smith is an arson investigator in the State Fire Marshal’s Division. He was recently named Fire Investigator of the Year by the Georgia Arson Control Board (GAC). Fire personnel from across Georgia nominated him for the award. He was recognized during the annual Georgia Fire Service Awards held August 18 in Dalton.
“This recognition is a well-deserved honor for Brian because of all the hard work and dedication he puts into solving suspicious fires,” Safety Fire Commissioner Ralph Hudgens says. “During my time as Commissioner, he has consistently delivered outstanding investigative support to the fire service and law enforcement community.”
Smith began his career as an arson investigator with the Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner’s office in 2004. Last year he investigated over 65 suspicious fires, determining that 22 of them were arson. Smith’s primary investigative region is a 15 county area in northeast Georgia.
