Down Power Lines — Safety Tips

Down Power Lines — Safety Tips

After a strong storm moves on, seeing downed power lines in your neighborhood may not be uncommon. Should you see downed power lines, remember to do the following: -Always assume they’re energized! Keep yourself, your children, and your pets as far away from them as possible. -Call 911 and allow emergency personnel and professionals to address the situation. -Don’t drive over downed power lines, which can become tangled with your vehicle and cause further damage, even if offline. -Should your vehicle become tangled, stay in your car unless it’s on fire. -Don’t let anyone else touch your vehicle! Call 911.…
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Safety Tips For Watching Younger Children — In Summer

Safety Tips For Watching Younger Children — In Summer

When the weather heats up, it’s even more important to make sure kids are hydrated when playing outside. Make sure your child drinks water at least 30 minutes before going outside and every 15 to 20 minutes during playtime. Our Safe Sitter classes provide kids ages 11 to 14 with helpful safety tips for watching younger children, including heat-related emergencies, first aid, and more. Our next class will be held on Friday, June 13 from 8:30am to 3:00pm at Fire and Emergency Services Headquarters, located at 408 Hurricane Shoals Road NE in Lawrenceville. Please register your child by emailing FirePrograms@GwinnettCounty.com…
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Food Distribution At Lenora Church Park

Food Distribution At Lenora Church Park

                                    Thank You, CFA Alumni Volunteers! A heartfelt thank you to our amazing CFA alumni who gave their time and energy on May 13, 2025, at the food distribution event at Lenora Church Park. Your continued dedication to serving the community makes a real difference—and we are so proud to have such passionate and generous individuals representing CFA. You showed up, worked hard, and helped ensure families received the support they needed. Way to go, team!
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Register To Vote In Upcoming Election

Register To Vote In Upcoming Election

Have you registered to vote? The voter registration deadline for the Special Primary is Monday, May 19. Visit MVP.SOS.GA.gov to check your registration status, download a registration application, locate your polling place, and more.  Inscríbase para votar en las próximas elecciones  ¿Ya se inscribió para votar? La fecha límite para inscribirse para votar en la Primaria Especial es el lunes 19 de mayo. Visite MVP.SOS.GA.gov para verificar su estado de inscripción electoral, descargar una solicitud de inscripción, ubicar su lugar de votación, y más.
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Happy 205th Birthday To Florence Nightingale

Happy 205th Birthday To Florence Nightingale

We would like to wish a Happy 205th Birthday to Florence Nightingale — the founder of modern nursing! “The Lady with the Lamp” is well remembered for prioritizing sanitation and individual care when treating British soldiers during the Crimean War in 1854. To combat mass infections and low hygiene, Nightingale and her 38 nurses began cleaning every room and stressed handwashing in unsanitary conditions. This helped bring the death rate at her military hospital down from 40 to 2 percent. Always remember to practice both proper sanitation and handwashing! As Nightingale’s efforts showed, it goes a long way to promote…
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FireFighters — Best Practices — LearnTheLingo-56

FireFighters — Best Practices — LearnTheLingo-56

Hello, Gwinnett! It’s time once again to #LearnTheLingo. What is the meaning of  “Smooth Bump Bump to the Pump.” YOU ARE OPERATING INSIDE A fire building when suddenly you discover you are lost, disoriented, and separated from your crew. As you attempt to locate a wall or a window, you come in contact with a hose line. Which way is out? Locating the coupling lets you determine which direction leads to the exit. Or can you?   The procedure for following the hose line to safety in Essentials of Fire Fighting states, “Follow the hose line out if possible (the…
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Bingo & Brews Event – Lawrenceville

Bingo & Brews Event – Lawrenceville

                                  Let’s Play Bingo for a Great Cause! Join us in supporting Blight Bandits, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to preserving and protecting the natural environment through litter clean-up and recycling initiatives! Wednesday, July 2, 2025 Slow Pour Brewing 7 PM – 9 PM Come out for a night of fun, fundraising, and Bingo—and help support a mission that means a lot to us. Two of our CFA alumni are the driving force behind this amazing organization. Let’s show them how strong the CFA family…
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Safety Kids At Trauma Symposium

Safety Kids At Trauma Symposium

Safety First at the Trauma Symposium! A big shout out to our incredible CRR Educators and CFA Volunteers who represented at the Safe Kids informational table during the Northside Hospital Gwinnett Trauma Symposium at Gas South Arena! They shared valuable safety tips and resources to help families prevent injuries and stay informed. Thank you for your dedication to education, prevention, and protecting our community -- one conversation at a time!
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CFA Class #37 — Training

We’re checking in on our amazing CFA Class #37, and it looks like they’re reaching new heights—literally! This week, they’ve been hard at work learning climbing skills and diving into valuable classroom instruction. From hands-on training to behind-the-scenes knowledge, Class #37 continues to impress us with their dedication and enthusiasm! Keep climbing, learning, and representing the CFA spirit—we’re proud of you! For more Images :
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CFA Meeting — Stephen Knowles Presentation

CFA Meeting — Stephen Knowles Presentation

THANK YOU to Stephen Knowles, Captain and Fire Investigator (IAAI-CFI) with Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services, for attending this week's CFA meeting! Captain Knowles delivered a fascinating presentation, sharing his expert insights into fire investigations and real-world experiences from the field. His knowledge, dedication, and passion for uncovering the truth behind the flames left us informed and inspired. We're grateful for your time and for giving us a deeper look into the important work you and the department do every day.
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