Smoke Alarm Checks
03
Nov
By Venkata Sridhar Panchagnula
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Smoke Alarm Checks

As we set our clocks back this weekend, let’s remember that it’s also a perfect time to change the batteries in our smoke detectors! This small habit can make a big difference in keeping your home and loved ones safe. ✅ Change your clocks, change your batteries. ✅ Test all smoke alarms monthly. ✅ Replace any detectors over 10 years old. A few minutes of prevention can help save lives. Stay safe this season!
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Happy Halloween
31
Oct
By Venkata Sridhar Panchagnula
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Announcements

Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween !!! Happy Halloween !!! Happy Halloween !!! Happy Halloween !!! Happy Halloween !!! Happy Halloween !!! Here are some safety tips for Halloween: Trick-or-treating Stay in groups: Children should trick-or-treat in groups, with parents supervising younger children. Be visible: Wear reflective tape on costumes, bags, and accessories. Walk: Walk, don't run, and use sidewalks and crosswalks. Stay on well-lit streets: Avoid dark houses and don't enter homes unless you know the people. Inspect treats: Before eating treats, inspect them thoroughly and throw away any that are unwrapped, spoiled, or suspicious. Avoid homemade treats: Unless the treats come from…
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Avoid ElectricityShock Drowning – Tips
30
Oct
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Avoid ElectricityShock Drowning – Tips

Water & Electricity Do Not Mix. Please find the tips to follow below : Stay away from water near electrical equipment: Don't swim near docks, boats, or other electrical equipment that's powered by alternating current (AC). Stay at least 50 yards away from these areas. Check for electrical leakage: Use an AC clamp-type meter to test for dangerous electrical currents in the water around your boat. The reading should be zero. Inspect your dock: Have a qualified marine electrician inspect your private dock annually. Install ground-fault protection: Install ground-fault protection on your boat and private dock. Post warning signs: Post…
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Driver Safety tips – Halloween
30
Oct
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Driver Safety tips – Halloween

Drivers need to be on high alert on October 31 as there will be more children on the streets and sidewalks who may be focused on gathering candy and caught in the excitement of Halloween. We urge drivers to slow down on neighborhood roads to make Halloween more enjoyable for everyone — and also to help save lives. Remember to keep the following in mind: •Drive slowly in residential neighborhoods. Remember that popular trick-or-treating hours are 5:30pm to 9:30pm. •Be especially alert and take extra time to look for kids at intersections, on medians, and on curbs. Children are excited…
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CFA Class #36 — Learning
30
Oct
By Venkata Sridhar Panchagnula
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Trainings

CFA Class #36 — Learning

Are you wondering what CFA Class #36 has been up to? Take a peek! 👀 They've been having a blast learning about the fire and emergency resources Gwinnett County has. Class #36 has toured the Mobile Fire Safety House and even soared into the sky on a Aerial Ladder Truck! 🚒🌟 Their hands-on experiences are building stronger, safer community connections. For more images Click Here.
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Citizens Fire Academy Alumni Meeting!
30
Oct
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Meetings

Citizens Fire Academy Alumni Meeting!

Join us for our upcoming Citizens Fire Academy Alumni Meeting! We're excited to welcome Deanna Smith, Trauma Outreach and Injury Prevention Coordinator at Northside Hospital, as our special guest speaker! Come learn about injury prevention strategies, trauma outreach, and essential tips to keep our communities safer. Whether you're a CFA alumni, current class member, or just interested in joining, everyone is welcome! 📅 Date: November 6, 2024 📍 Location: Gwinnett County Fire Dept & EMS - 408 Hurricane Shoals Rd NE, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 ⏰ Time: Meeting starts at 7 PM Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and make…
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Downed Power Lines – Safety Tips
28
Oct
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Downed Power Lines – Safety Tips

STOP: Stay At Least 30 Feet Away Assume any downed or low-hanging power line is energized and dangerous. An energized line may not spark, smoke or make any noise. Stay at least 30 feet away from downed distribution lines Stay at least 100 feet away from downed tranmission lines. LOOK: Survey the Area for Objects that May Be Energized Carefully survey the area. Downed lines can energize the ground and nearby objects. Keep the same distance from anything else that could be energized, instruct others to stay away. LIVE: Call 911 to Report the Downed Power Line The 911 operator…
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