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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…