Announcements

FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency Youth Preparedness Council (YPC) is looking for young changemakers and leaders interested in disaster preparedness who want to make a difference in their communities. Apply today! We are accepting applications until March 3rd.

Keep your children safe when traveling on the road! Car seat checks are available throughout the county during scheduled events or by appointment at Fire Headquarters. Call 678.518.4845 to schedule an appointment. Visit GwinnettCounty.com/CommunityEducation for more information. Keep your children safe when traveling in a vehicle. Participants will learn how to properly install a car seat in a vehicle to ensure the proper restraint of children. Other services include car seat safety classes and WIC car seat assistance. Car seat checks are available throughout the county during scheduled events or by appointment at Fire Headquarters. Call 678.518.4845 to schedule an…

Do you know what to do if your home catches fire? Schedule a Home Safety Survey where our fire educators will come to your home and share how to handle a fire emergency, develop and practice your fire escape plan, and check your smoke alarms. Register for this program today at GwinnettZIP.com or contact 678.518.4845 for more details.

Join Live Healthy Gwinnett, and Who We Play For to learn about sudden cardiac arrest in kids and teens and register for a FREE heart screening appointment for people ages 10 through 22. Saturday, February 1, 2025 (10:00 am - 2:00 pm) – Bogan Park (Buford) Saturday, March 22, 2025 (10:00 am - 2:00 pm) – Rhodes Jordan (Lawrenceville) Click the link to register. https://www.whoweplayfor.org/georgia-gwinnett https://www.readysetgwinnett.com/event/free-heart-screening/

This is an excellent FREE program. You will learn much about our awesome fire department, have fun, and make new friends! Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services Our fire educators are some of the many personnel ready to welcome Gwinnett residents into our immersive Citizens Fire Academy. Participants will learn vital lessons that could help prevent a fire or save a life, including CPR training, fire extinguisher training, EMS training, and more. “You will learn something that could help save lives,” said Fire Educator Cris Nowden. The spring application deadline is Monday, March 17. Spots are limited, so sign up…

Do you have middle schooler ready to take on babysitting? Our SafeSitter course teaches CPR and First Aid, childcare techniques, business skills, and life safety tips. We’ll also have fun with games and role-playing. Enroll your child today to help them become a confident babysitter and give you ease of mind. For more information and to register send an email to FirePrograms@GwinnettCounty.com or call 678.518.4845.

Hands-only CPR is designed to equip Gwinnett County residents with the knowledge and understanding needed during a cardiac emergency. Sign up for the class to the lifesaving skills you need to provide faster, effective assistance for such a situation. Classes are held twice a month, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services Headquarters, located at 408 Hurricane Shoals Road in Lawrenceville. Click the link to register for a class today! GwinnettCounty.com/CPRSignUp

If you or anyone you know would like to experience the Gwinnett Citizens Fire Academy, registration is now open for the next session! You will have a fun experience Calling all Gwinnett County residents! Enrollment is now open for the spring class of our Citizens Fire Academy. Go behind the scenes and learn what it takes to be a firefighter/paramedic with Gwinnett Fire and Emergency Services. In this nine-week program, you’ll ride in a fire engine, spray a fire hose, and learn life-saving skills. Enroll today to become a risk reduction advocate! The application deadline is March 17, 2025. Apply…

Seeking a warm place to rest tonight ? With temperatures expected to drop below 35 degrees, find temporary, overnight relief at one of our five warming stations from 6:00pm to 7:00am, and enjoy a nourishing meal and warm drinks throughout your stay. For a list of locations and bus routes, visit GwinnettCounty.com/WarmingStations or call 770.822.8850.

🎅 Wishing you all a Merry Christmas filled with love, laughter, and joy! 🎄🎁