EMTs Vs Paramedics – GFES Trainings
17
Mar
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Updates

EMTs Vs Paramedics – GFES Trainings

All Gwinnett emergency response vehicles are staffed with EMTs and paramedics! But what is the difference between an EMT and a paramedic? EMTs can provide basic life support in a wide range of situations, including cardiac arrest and traumatic injuries. In contrast, paramedics can provide more advanced care and administer a broad range of medications. We train all our personnel to a minimum level of EMT and provide opportunities to progress to advanced EMT and paramedic licensure. We’d love to have you on our team if these careers interest you. Apply today at GwinnettFireJobs.com!
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FireFighters Terms -LearnTheLingo-05
16
Mar
By CFA Admin
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LearnTheLingo

FireFighters Terms -LearnTheLingo-05

Hello, Gwinnett! It’s time for yet another round of #LearntheLingo! This week, the term is “Two on a Thief.” With no online aid or help from others, tell us what you believe “Two on a Thief” means in the comments section. "Two on a Thief" in a fire department context likely refers to a firefighting manifold or water thief which allows firefighters to divide one large water source into multiple smaller ones to supply multiple hose lines. Thanks for playing and best of luck!
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GFES- National Poison Prevention Week
16
Mar
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GCF&ES

GFES- National Poison Prevention Week

From Sunday, March 16, to Saturday, March 22, Fire and Emergency Services recognizes National Poison Prevention Week, during which we focus on educating our community about how to react in poison-related situations. Even more than gun or car-related incidents, poisoning remains the leading cause of injury-related deaths in America. This year, the week’s theme is “When the unexpected happens, Poison Help is here for you.” Whether you need to ask about certain medication and cleaning products or help understanding how to handle insect bites and food poisoning, help is available. Georgia Poison Control is just a phone call away at…
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Whether Alert – ThunderStorms – Be Safe
15
Mar
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Alert

Whether Alert – ThunderStorms – Be Safe

Thank you Jeff Allen one of our CFA Alumni Volunteers for sharing this Special Weather Briefing. Please be Weather Aware and Stay Safe this weekend. Tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail expected tonight Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to impact most of North Georgia with the strong possibility of damaging winds, tornadoes, hail in some parts, and flash flooding. Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between midnight and 5 am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5 am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 61. Southeast wind 15…
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14
Mar
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Events

House Fire – Firefighters At Winthrope Way

This afternoon, firefighters responded to the 2600 block of Winthrope Way in Lawrenceville for a house fire. Fire crews quickly extinguished the flames with two hose lines, searched the home, and assessed one individual with minor injuries. The cause of the fire was accidental and the occupants were notified of the fire by their smoke alarms. Due to the firefighter's training and speed on the scene, they extinguished the fire in 17 minutes. For more Pics :
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Home Safety Survey Program – GCFES
13
Mar
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Home Safety Survey Program – GCFES

Fire and Emergency Services is always here to support seniors, especially through our Home Safety Survey program. Fire educators can provide a plethora of services through the program, including safety hazard checks for seniors’ homes, installation of smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. Our personnel will also help seniors organize a fire escape plan if a home evacuation is necessary due to an emergency. For more information, please send an email to FirePrograms@GwinnettCounty.com or call 678.518.4845.
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When Smoke Alarms -Steps To Follow
12
Mar
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Tips

When Smoke Alarms -Steps To Follow

If a smoke alarm sounds, immediately evacuate the building to a safe location, call 911, and stay outside until emergency services advise you to return. Please do not go back in the building until it's deemed safe.  Here's a more detailed breakdown of the steps to take: Act Quickly: Don't waste time gathering belongings or trying to determine the cause of the alarm.  Leave the Building Immediately: If there is smoke, crawl low to the ground and proceed to the designated meeting point outside the building.  Call 911: Once outside, call 911 and provide your location and the fact that the smoke…
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Common Terminology – FireFighters -LearnTheLingo -04
11
Mar
By CFA Admin
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LearnTheLingo

Common Terminology – FireFighters -LearnTheLingo -04

Commonly Used Fire Department Terminology : Air Attack: Fixed-wing aircraft that directs air tanker drops on a wildland fire. The air attack orbits above all air tankers and helicopters and serves as an “eye in the sky” over the incident. The air attack includes the pilot and the air attack supervisor, and communicates directly with the ground Incident Commander and other aircraft assigned to the incident, including media helicopters. Air Tanker: Fire retardant-dropping, fixed-wing aircraft. Air tankers are “typed” similar to engines, based upon the needs and capability of the incident. Backfire: A fire set along the inner edge of…
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