Car Seat Installation Checks- Fire Department
28
Jan
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Car Seat Installation Checks- Fire Department

Keep your children safe when traveling on the road! Car seat checks are available throughout the county during scheduled events or by appointment at Fire Headquarters. Call 678.518.4845 to schedule an appointment. Visit GwinnettCounty.com/CommunityEducation for more information. Keep your children safe when traveling in a vehicle. Participants will learn how to properly install a car seat in a vehicle to ensure the proper restraint of children. Other services include car seat safety classes and WIC car seat assistance. Car seat checks are available throughout the county during scheduled events or by appointment at Fire Headquarters. Call 678.518.4845 to schedule an…
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25
Jan
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Tips

Water Pipeline Tips – Freezing Temperatures

Freezing temperatures and harsh winter winds are here, and we advise residents to keep their homes safe and know how to properly shut off their water in the event of a burst pipe. Open the cabinets under your sinks and allow your pipes to drip. This will help prevent pipes from freezing. To prevent an emergency, locate your home’s water shut-off valve. Valves can typically be found in the front yard of your property. Look for an oval steel plate to locate it. Shut off your water if a pipe bursts! Remove the steel plate that covers the shut-off valve…
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Driving Tips – Freezing Temperatures
23
Jan
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Driving Tips – Freezing Temperatures

Freezing winds and cold temperatures can create additional hazards on the roads. Please follow these safety tips to keep you and your family safe, should you have to drive in below-freezing conditions. Keep your gas tank as full as you can. A full tank will also keep the fuel line from freezing. Make sure your vehicle’s tires are properly inflated before driving. In addition to essentials, consider adding a portable cell phone charger, ice scraper, extra blanket, and jumper cables to your vehicle, should you become stranded. Keep family and emergency phone numbers in your vehicle, including your auto insurance…
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Schedule Home Safety Survey
23
Jan
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Schedule Home Safety Survey

Do you know what to do if your home catches fire? Schedule a Home Safety Survey where our fire educators will come to your home and share how to handle a fire emergency, develop and practice your fire escape plan, and check your smoke alarms. Register for this program today at GwinnettZIP.com or contact 678.518.4845 for more details.
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Healthy Gwinnett – Heart Screening
22
Jan
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Healthy Gwinnett – Heart Screening

Join Live Healthy Gwinnett, and Who We Play For to learn about sudden cardiac arrest in kids and teens and register for a FREE heart screening appointment for people ages 10 through 22. Saturday, February 1, 2025 (10:00 am - 2:00 pm) – Bogan Park (Buford) Saturday, March 22, 2025 (10:00 am - 2:00 pm) – Rhodes Jordan (Lawrenceville) Click the link to register. https://www.whoweplayfor.org/georgia-gwinnett https://www.readysetgwinnett.com/event/free-heart-screening/
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5K Run at Tribble Mill Park- Old Memories – Update
20
Jan
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5K Run at Tribble Mill Park- Old Memories – Update

What a fantastic memory to revisit! If we were back at the 5 Alarm 5K Run at Tribble Mill Park on June 5th, 2010, I imagine we'd be surrounded by energy, community spirit, and, of course, dedication to fitness and fire safety. Were you racing, volunteering, or cheering on the runners that day? Either way, it sounds like a perfect event to tag myself in for support and good vibes! For more Pics Click Here.
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Freezing Temperatures – Stay Safe
20
Jan
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Freezing Temperatures – Stay Safe

As of late last night, most north and central Georgia areas have dropped below freezing. There is high confidence in this being a long-duration cold event and large areas will not get above freezing again until Thursday afternoon. Please make sure to protect the 4 Ps! Protect 4P's : Pets Pipes Population Plants
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Appreciate Fire Department Team Efforts During Snow Storm !!
19
Jan
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Appreciate Fire Department Team Efforts During Snow Storm !!

This past weekend's snowfall presented unique challenges for our fire department — ones we don't encounter daily. Our dedicated crews showed remarkable adaptability, overcoming these obstacles while responding to 632 emergencies. They even managed to find moments to relax when their assistance wasn't required. We are incredibly grateful for our firefighters and the professionalism they exhibit day in and day out. For more Images Click Here.
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FREE Training Programs With Fire Department
19
Jan
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FREE Training Programs With Fire Department

This is an excellent FREE program. You will learn much about our awesome fire department, have fun, and make new friends! Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services Our fire educators are some of the many personnel ready to welcome Gwinnett residents into our immersive Citizens Fire Academy. Participants will learn vital lessons that could help prevent a fire or save a life, including CPR training, fire extinguisher training, EMS training, and more. “You will learn something that could help save lives,” said Fire Educator Cris Nowden. The spring application deadline is Monday, March 17. Spots are limited, so sign up…
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