CFA Fire Safety and Extinguisher Training at Gas South Arena
15
Dec
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CFA Fire Safety and Extinguisher Training at Gas South Arena

Big thanks to the firefighters, fire educators, and CFA volunteers for organizing the Fire Safety and Extinguisher Training at Gas South Arena (6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth 30098) this past Wednesday, 12/11/24. Learning how to extinguish a fire safely and effectively is a crucial skill that can save lives and minimize property damage. We're so grateful for the time and effort put into educating our community about fire safety!
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Holiday Turkey’s Delivered to all 31 stations
15
Dec
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Holiday Turkey’s Delivered to all 31 stations

A huge THANK YOU to the anonymous donor for the incredible gift of holiday turkeys delivered to all 31 fire stations! 🎁🦃 Your generosity has brought so much joy and warmth this season. We also want to recognize the CFA volunteers who worked tirelessly to deliver these turkeys to our amazing firefighters. Your dedication to supporting our first responders is inspiring!
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Donating Toys to Little Kids — Gwinnett County Fire Department
13
Dec
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Donating Toys to Little Kids — Gwinnett County Fire Department

You have a chance to help make this holiday season extra special for the little ones in our community by donating to Gwinnett Police’s Fill the Sleigh Toy Drive. We’re accepting toy donations now through Friday, December 13 at the following locations: •Fire Headquarters, 408 Hurricane Shoals Road NE, Lawrenceville •Fire Training Academy, 3608 Braselton Highway, Dacula Please consider dropping off new, unwrapped toys priced at $10 or more for local children.
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Christmas Tree & Care — Tips
11
Dec
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Christmas Tree & Care — Tips

Did you know one out of 32 reported home Christmas tree fires resulted in a death? If you’re choosing a real tree this year, properly watering your tree can help reduce the risk of a home fire. Here are some tips for selecting the right Christmas tree and giving it proper care to prevent fires: • Check tree needles: Needles should bend, not break, and be difficult to remove. • Do a trunk test: A fresh tree's trunk is sticky. Bouncing the trunk should not dislodge many needles. • Avoid heat sources: Keep the tree away from fireplaces, wood stoves,…
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Gwinnett County Police’s Fill the Sleigh Toy Drive!
11
Dec
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Gwinnett County Police’s Fill the Sleigh Toy Drive!

Join us in helping spread a little cheer this holiday season with Gwinnett County Police's Fill the Sleigh Toy Drive! From now through Friday, December 13, we're accepting toy donations at the following locations: • Fire Headquarters, 408 Hurricane Shoals Road NE, Lawrenceville • Fire Training Academy, 3608 Braselton Highway, Dacula Toys should be new, unwrapped, and priced at $10 or more. Youth basketballs, footballs, soccer balls, and gift cards are great gifts for teenagers. Toy weapons will not be accepted. Let’s help bring holiday joy to families in our community!
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Master hands-only CPR
11
Dec
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Master hands-only CPR

Master hands-only CPR! If you’re 14 years old and older we invite you to join our free CPR class to help you feel more comfortable dealing with cardiac arrest related emergencies. Classes are held from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Fire Headquarters located at 408 Hurricane Shoals Road NE in Lawrenceville. Visit GwinnettCounty.com/SignUpForCPR to register.
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Candles Safety — Tips
04
Dec
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Candles Safety — Tips

With cooler nights upon us, more people tend to light candles to create a cozy environment. Unfortunately, more lit candles increase the chance of fires. Studies show that three of every five home candle fires happen when a candle is placed too close to something that is flammable. Follow these tips to enjoy candles without any worries: Keep children and pets away from candle flames. When lighting candles, keep your hair and any loose-fitting clothing away from the flame. Blow out candles when you leave the room or home for any reason and before going to sleep. Never leave a…
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