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From Sunday, March 16, to Saturday, March 22, Fire and Emergency Services recognizes National Poison Prevention Week, during which we focus on educating our community about how to react in poison-related situations. Even more than gun or car-related incidents, poisoning remains the leading cause of injury-related deaths in America. This year, the week’s theme is “When the unexpected happens, Poison Help is here for you.” Whether you need to ask about certain medication and cleaning products or help understanding how to handle insect bites and food poisoning, help is available. Georgia Poison Control is just a phone call away at…

Jason DiFranco, Director of Development and Community Relationships at Gwinnett County Public Library, gave a really inspiring talk at our March 1 meeting. We learned (and were very impressed) with how much the Gwinnett Library System has expanded it's reach beyond its core mission to provide food assistance, to deliver high-quality wireless internet "outside the walls" to those who need the connection, and so much more. We learned about the library system's expansion plans, and we realized, with his demonstrated enthusiasm, how lucky we are to have Mr. DiFranco work in our county. At our next monthly meeting on April…

After a fire caused heavy damage to a home in the Springmont community in Lawrenceville, neighbors expressed a heightened sense of home safety awareness. On Saturday, January 24, Community Risk Reduction Educators along with members of our Citizen Fire Academy took the time to install smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms in homes that were lacking in those areas.[/caption] Visit the GCFES Facebook page for more photos!

Firefighters from Station 12 attended Snellville’s Public Safety Night last night at the Snellville Towne Green. Emergency vehicles from multiple agencies were on display for the community. A special thanks to the Citizens Fire Academy Alumni Association for helping our personnel educate the public about citizen programs and fire safety. Visit the GCFES Facebook page for more photos!

SeniorBSafe: Firefighters and Community Volunteers Make the Living Environment Safe For SeniorsBy Ron BakerJuly 16, 2018 The Gwinnett County Department of Fire and Emergency Services (GCFES) offers an array of fire and life safety programs aimed at keeping the community safe. The SeniorBSafe program uses fire service professionals and community volunteers to conduct home safety surveys in private dwellings where seniors live... Read the full article at Love Gwinnett