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Welcome CFA Class #37 We are excited to welcome CFA Class #37! Last night was the second class night for Class #37. It was an action-packed night focused on Swift Water Rescue at Station 14. Last night they got a behind-the-scenes look at the training, tools, and teamwork it takes to perform these life-saving rescues. Get ready to dive into knowledge (not literally -- we hope! ) and experience the incredible skill and dedication of our Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Servicesteams. Let's give a warm welcome to Class #37 -- you're doing amazing already! For Images : 

Nighttime road safety hinges on visibility; drivers have significantly less time to react to hazards at night, with visibility limited to about 250-500 feet, depending on the headlight type. Enhancing visibility through improved lighting, reflective materials, and driver awareness can dramatically reduce accidents.  Here's a more detailed look at nighttime visibility for road safety: 1. The Problem: Reduced Visibility and Increased Risk : Limited Visibility: At night, drivers can typically only see about 250 feet ahead with normal headlights, and even with high beams, visibility is limited to around 500 feet.  Reduced Reaction Time: This limited visibility significantly reduces the time drivers have…

Honoring Gwinnett CFA Class #21 - May 2015 Graduates Let’s give a huge round of applause to the graduates of Class #21, who completed the Citizens Fire Academy in May 2015! Your commitment to learning about fire safety and serving our community is an inspiration to us all. Take a look at these incredible memories from Class #21’s journey. If you see yourself or recognize a friend, tag them in the photos and share your favorite moments from this unforgettable experience! Thank you, Class #21, for your dedication and for being an integral part of the CFA family. We are…

All fireplaces: Use a sturdy screen in front of your fireplace to keep little hands out and hot embers in. These screens can get hot too, so remind children to look but not touch. Kids’ skin is thinner than adults’ skin, and serious burns can happen quickly. If it feels warm to you, it’s too hot for kids to touch. Install barriers like a multi-panel safety gate/adjustable playpen around fireplaces to keep children at a safe distance. In a vacation home, this could mean placing a rug a few feet away, and telling children they must stay on the rug…