Narcan Training
05
Feb
By Venkata Sridhar Panchagnula
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Narcan Training

Navigate Recovery Gwinnett offers Narcan Training to our community! Please see the information below for dates and times. We offer Narcan Training to our community! **Training Times:** - **Monday - Thursday:** 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM - **Friday:** 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Narcan (Naloxone) is a life-saving medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. By getting trained, you can learn how to administer Narcan and potentially save lives in your community. Together, we can make a difference!** Please contact us or visit our website for more information or to set up a group training. 678-743-1808 https://buff.ly/3E0OIIq…
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Gwinnett Fire Jobs !!
05
Feb
By Venkata Sridhar Panchagnula
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Gwinnett Fire Jobs !!

Everyone wearing a Gwinnett Fire and Emergency Services uniform trains repeatedly until they know their duties and responsibilities. This level of performance is imperative when ensuring our firefighters, paramedics, and personnel can adapt to all response situations and environments to keep you and others safe. At our esteemed training academy, you will learn how to practice and hone your skills in full gear to prepare for every challenge that awaits in our community. While the work in front of you will be challenging, the rewards that lie ahead are incomparable. If you’re up for the challenge, apply at GwinnettFireJobs.com!
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FireDepartment Terminology — LearnTheLingo –02
04
Feb
By Venkata Sridhar Panchagnula
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LearnTheLingo

FireDepartment Terminology — LearnTheLingo –02

                                                                       Glossary of Fire Department Terms Aerial operation – means master streams flowing from elevated locations, generally the tips of aerial ladders or platforms during defensive operations. All clear – means that a primary search has been conducted and nothing was found. Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta – these terms are used to designate the sides of a structure. Generally speaking, the “alpha” side is the front…
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Firefighters reehouse Pkwy NW Of Norcross
03
Feb
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Firefighters reehouse Pkwy NW Of Norcross

On February 1, 2025, at 10:28 a.m., firefighters responded to a report of an apartment fire at 1700 Estates Apartments, located at 3300 Treehouse Pkwy NW in Norcross. Firefighters arrived to find black smoke from the breezeway of a two-three, split-level multi-family dwelling. After completing a walk around of the structure, firefighters found an active fire in an apartment on the second floor and quickly deployed a 1 ¾- inch handline to control the flames. Primary and secondary search teams were deployed to all levels of the structure to ensure it was clear of any victims. Other fire ground operations…
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Firefighters In Fernview Drive Of Lawrenceville
03
Feb
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Firefighters In Fernview Drive Of Lawrenceville

On February 2, 2025, at 5:18 p.m. firefighters responded to a neighbor’s report of a townhome fire on the 3300 block of Fernview Drive in Lawrenceville. Upon arrival, fire crews found smoke from a multi-family, two-story middle of the row townhome on a slab. While investigating, firefighters found fire involvement in the garage. Firefighters deployed one 1 ¾ hose line to quickly extinguish the flames and keep them from extending into the rest of the structure. Fire crews completed primary and secondary searches of the entire structure, including the exposures, to reveal them clear of all occupants. The remaining crews…
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Avoid Open Body Waters During Freezing Temperatures
03
Feb
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Avoid Open Body Waters During Freezing Temperatures

The onset of prolonged below-freezing temperatures can cause the surface area of lakes, ponds, creeks, and ditches to freeze over and form a super thin sheet of ice. But many don’t know that this ice is thin and extremely unstable. Please avoid playing, skating, or driving over any frozen body of water, including lakes, ponds, creeks, and ditches. If you have an open body of water on your property, keep an eye out for children who may be adventurists. Post warnings around the area and provide an access barrier whenever possible. Dress in layers of warm insulated clothing and limit…
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Hookin’ & Lookin — LearnTheLingo – 01
03
Feb
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LearnTheLingo

Hookin’ & Lookin — LearnTheLingo – 01

Gwinnett County, it’s once again time to #LearntheLingo! This week’s term is “Hookin’ & Lookin’,” which means using a tool called a "hook" or a "Sheetrock puller" to physically pull down sheet rock in a home or structure that is on fire. Once pulled down, County firefighters then look for fire that may be behind the sheetrock and hidden in the studs or void spaces of a home. We look forward to sharing more Fire and Emergency Services terminology in the weeks to come!
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