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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Warming Stations Gwinnett – Updates
04
Dec
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Warming Stations Gwinnett – Updates

No one should face freezing temperatures alone. With temperatures expected to fall below 35 degrees, we’re opening our five warming stations from 6:00pm to 7:00pm tonight, December 3. Visit GwinnettCounty.com/WarmingStations. or call 770.822.8850 to find a warm place to rest and eat.
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Christmas Tree – Safety Tips
03
Dec
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Christmas Tree – Safety Tips

A dry Christmas tree is a fire hazard. Keep your tree watered to ensure it won't catch on fire. Be safe! Raise your hand if you’re putting up your tree this week! Follow these safety tips to keep your holidays fire-safe. nfpa.org/holiday . Some safety tips for Christmas:
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