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Celebrate a Gwinnett Father-Son Duo Quick Action On Fire

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Events

Celebrate a Gwinnett Father-Son Duo Quick Action On Fire

We want to celebrate a Gwinnett father-son duo who proved that even the simplest actions in a fire response can save lives. Last year, Company 30 responded to a house fire and learned that a neighbor helped ensure a quick response. A young resident saw the fire from his bedroom and told his dad, who immediately called 911. The father also alerted his household and neighbors before helping them evacuate. Thanks to the actions of this father and son, our firefighters were able to get to the scene quickly and contain the damage to the property. Even a few more…

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Food Distribution At Corners Outreach

Thank You, Volunteers! A huge shoutout to our amazing volunteers who helped at Tuesday’s Food Distribution at Corners Outreach! This walk-up event was more than just food—it was about community, connection, and support. Special thanks to: Veronica, Ellen, Juliet, June, Barbara, Ora & Bernard CRR Educators – Cris, Kenisha & Hugo We were honored to serve alongside other incredible vendors providing baby supplies, health resources, and a warm meal from The Salvation Army mobile food…

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LearnTheLingo

FireFighters-Vocab — LearnTheLingo-06

We recently asked you what the definition of the term “Two on a Thief” is. And no, the “thief” in this instance isn’t going after a big bag of money. It’s going after H2O! When fighting fires, personnel will sometimes connect two hose lines to an appliance called "a water thief,” which then redirects or divides the volume of water as needed to respond to a growing fire. This officially creates “Two on a Thief!” Thank you for playing and we’ll see you next time for #LearntheLingo!

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GFES – Programs

Our fire educators are always in the community, visiting homes, schools, and businesses, to teach essential fire and life safety skills that prevent emergencies from happening. From home safety surveys to evacuation planning and fire drill monitoring, we have a list of programs aimed at keeping you safe. GwinnettFireEducation.com.

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National Poison Prevention Week

National Poison Prevention Week is from 16-22 of Mar 2025 A simple mix-up can lead to an accidental poisoning. Thank you GA Poison Center Can you spot the difference? It’s easy to mix up products when the packaging, color, texture, or containers are similar. A simple mix-up can lead to an accidental poisoning. To prevent “look-alike” poisonings: Store medications and household products up, high, and out of reach of children. Read labels carefully and double-check products and medications before using them. Never leave young children unattended with medications or chemicals. If anyone uses the wrong product, call us at 1-800-222-1222.…

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Outdoor Burning – Updates

The end of the outdoor burning season will be here before you know it. The annual ban on outdoor burning will begin May 1 and run through September 30. Please remember that burning yard debris is limited to leaves, limbs, etc., that fall on your property. The burning of all solid waste and household garbage is prohibited. For more information, visit GwinnettCounty.com/OutdoorBurning

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Tips

Hazardous Waste Handling – Tips

Did you know there are safe ways to reduce the amount of hazardous materials in your home, such as pesticides, cleaners, dead batteries, and more? Using a plunger or plumber's snake, you can clear clogs without a drain cleaner. Vinegar and lemon juice mixed with water can also replace the need for glass cleaner. Batteries and car batteries can also be safely disposed of at nearby retail and auto parts stores instead of being discarded in your trash cans on the curb! The proper disposal of hazardous materials can go a long way to keep you, your family, and your…

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Happy St Patrick’s Day!!!

Happy St Patrick's Day!!! Monday, March 17, is the holiday to celebrate everything Irish, including St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. St. Patrick is credited with introducing Christianity to Ireland in the 5th century. Legend has it that Patrick died on March 17. People in Ireland started observing a feast day on March 17 in celebration around the ninth or 10th century, according to the History Channel, but the parades to honor it started in America.

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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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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!