FireFighters — Terms — LearnTheLingo-25
03
Jul
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LearnTheLingo

FireFighters — Terms — LearnTheLingo-25

What is "whipline" ? The auxiliary hoist on a crane is often referred to as a whipline. It is reeved to an auxiliary sheave set on the boom tip, which is often referred to as a rooster or boom nose. It can be advantageous for making smaller lifts, as it has faster line speed and also keeps the main hoist ropes tight on their drums as they are only used for the heavy lifts with high loading. #bucknerheavyliftcranes
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Summer Grilling Safety Tips
03
Jul
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Tips

Summer Grilling Safety Tips

Summer is in full swing which can also mean more backyard grilling. When preparing your favorite burgers, chicken, or steaks, follow these cooking safety tips: - Only use propane and charcoal grills outdoors. - Never leave your grill unattended when lit, especially around children. - Before lighting your gas grill, always make sure your grill lid is open or off. - Clean your grill after every use. Be sure to remove all grease or fat buildup to prevent additional fire hazards. - When cooking on a grill at home, make sure it’s set up away from your home and deck…
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02
Jul
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Announcements
Our headquarters will be closed Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. The 31 fire stations around the county will remain open and ready to respond to any emergencies. Have a safe holiday, everyone!
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Household Hazardous Waste Event — Volunteer Needed
01
Jul
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Announcements

Household Hazardous Waste Event — Volunteer Needed

Eco warriors wanted: Volunteer at Household Hazardous Waste event Improper disposal of household hazardous wastes like aerosols, flammable liquids, fuels, and oil paints can severely damage our local environment. Gwinnett Water Resources and Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful are looking for volunteers to assist residents with safe hazardous waste disposal at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 26, from 7:30am to 1:00pm. Your help ensures these harmful materials are handled responsibly, protecting our beautiful county for everyone. Volunteers assist with directing traffic, unloading vehicles, breaking down boxes, and other tasks. Participants must be 16 or older. We also invite groups to be a part…
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Wildland Firefighter Remembrance Week
01
Jul
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Wildland Firefighter Remembrance Week

This Wildland Firefighter Week of Remembrance, we pause to honor the brave, highly trained emergency responders who run toward danger to protect human life and our precious forests and wildlands. While the majority of wildland firefighters in the United States are located in the Western United States, every year, these American heroes respond to tens of thousands of wildland fires, demonstrating incredible courage and unwavering dedication. While crews and organizations make every effort to protect those who protect us, our heroes sometimes fall. We remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice, ensuring their legacy lives on.
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Appreciation From Department of Community Services — Jun2025
01
Jul
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Appreciations, Recognition

Appreciation From Department of Community Services — Jun2025

Appreciation from Kelley Uber Sterner (Social Impact Manager - Department of Community Services -- Gwinnett County Government) for the Mobile Food Distribution at Shorty Howell Park. “A hot but wonderful afternoon was spent with your teams yesterday at Shorty Howell Park. @Jorstad, Lindsey – It was hot! The team was amazing at making sure all volunteers took breaks and stayed hydrated. I commend them for their hard work on ensuring the community was served with intentional kindness. Please extend my thanks to all team members. I appreciate you. Have a great day!” Thank you for always going above and beyond…
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50 States in US – Song
30
Jun
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Updates

50 States in US – Song

Learn the “50 Nifty United States” Song by the 4th of July Here’s a fun little challenge to try before the 4th of July: learn (or re-learn) the classic “50 Nifty United States” song. It lists all the states in alphabetical order, and once you’ve got it down, you’ll never forget it. It’s a great one to teach the kids, try on a car ride, or sing as a group on Independence Day. You can find a version on YouTube or music apps (*link in comments*) and follow along with the lyrics below: Fifty nifty United States from thirteen original…
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FireFighters — Terms — LearnTheLingo-24
30
Jun
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LearnTheLingo

FireFighters — Terms — LearnTheLingo-24

What “Right to Fight” means! “Right to Fight” refers to a hose’s fog nozzle with two different settings on it — one being a straight stream, the other being a “fog” pattern. Firefighters usually set the nozzle to straight stream to combat and put out fires. When turning the nozzle to the right, you’re at the correct water pattern to appropriately fight the fire. Thank you all again for playing #LearntheLingo.
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FireFighters — Terms — LearnTheLingo-23
30
Jun
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FireFighters — Terms — LearnTheLingo-23

What is  firefighter/paramedic saying  "pop the door"?! Pop the door is an expression firefighter/paramedics say when they remove the side of a car with an extrication tool. If someone is in a car accident and becomes trapped in their vehicle, a firefighter/paramedic will pop the door of the vehicle and set them free.
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