Updates – Page 9 – Gwinnett CFA

Ride Gwinnett To Merge Commuter Service With Xpress

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May

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Ride Gwinnett To Merge Commuter Service With Xpress

Beginning Monday, June 16, Ride Gwinnett commuter service will merge operations with Xpress, a regional commuter bus service operated by the Atlanta-region Transit Link Authority. Current Ride Gwinnett commuter customers are encouraged to review the upcoming service changes and plan for a smooth transition to Xpress. These updates are part of ATL’s systemwide service changes to improve efficiency in response to decreased ridership and shifts in commute patterns following the pandemic. Visit our commuter page for more information.

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Apr

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FireHouse Friday

Shared meals are a firefighter tradition, which leads to some recipes becoming a staple. One of our team members shares their delicious fish taco recipe that can feed an entire single-house crew. First, brush a hot griddle with oil and brown both sides of a street taco-sized tortilla shell. For fish, this recipe uses 3 to 4 pounds of flakey white fish, such as cod or mahi mahi. Toss your fish with a teaspoon each of chili powder and garlic salt, 4 tablespoons of olive oil, and the juice of one lime. Marinate for 15 minutes. Now, homemade chipotle sauce!…

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Apr

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Administrative Professionals Day

We would like to wish a Happy Administrative Professionals Day to every member of our dedicated support staff! We appreciate the critical roles you all fill to keep. GCFAAA operating so we can provide lifesaving services to our community. Your continued efforts to support Fire and Emergency Services don’t go unnoticed. Thank you again for your efficiency and hard work!

Welcome – Citizens Fire Academy-Batch 37

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Apr

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Welcome – Citizens Fire Academy-Batch 37

We were excited to welcome the newest members of our Citizens Fire Academy to their first class Thursday night! Each resident in our spring class has begun their interactive nine-week journey and will soon discover the ins-and-outs of our growing department along the way. They will learn everything from CPR/AED administration, what each of our specialty teams do, how to use a fire hose as a team properly, and so much more. Best of luck to our spring class! Interested in signing up for our fall class? Register now at GwinnettCounty.com/CitizensFireAcademy. For moreImages :

GCFES Station1 Team – Good Memories – Reunion

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Apr

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GCFES Station1 Team – Good Memories – Reunion

In the early morning hours of April 11, 2016, Station 1 responded to a 26-year-old pregnant woman who was experiencing a medical emergency, resulting in the delivery of a 31-week-old baby. Once on the scene, the crewdecided to transport both the mother and child immediately to the hospital. Throughout the transport, CPR and lifesaving measures were administered to the neonate, and care was transferred to the hospital staff upon arrival. Fast forward nearly nine years to that date, and the crew from Station 1 had a heartwarming reunion with the mother and her daughter, Charlotte. Her mother shared that…

A Salute to Aleksandr V. Shaverin (Aleks)

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Mar

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A Salute to Aleksandr V. Shaverin (Aleks)

It is with profound sadness that Gwinnett County Fire & Emergency Services announces the off-duty death of Fire Inspector Senior Aleks Shaverin on March 24, 2025. Aleksandr “Aleks” V. Shaverin joined our fire family on March 27, 2010. After completing his fire recruit training and gaining an Emergency Medical Technician certification, Shaverin received his first assignment at Fire Station 6 on A-Shift. In 2014, he joined our Community Risk Reduction Division as a Fire Inspector, where he continued to serve our residents by working with building owners and contractors to ensure that structures in our County complied with ordinances and…

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Mar

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Appreciations To Gwinnett FireFighters

Words can’t describe how terrifying it is to be surrounded by a raging fire. But there’s no need to be afraid when you see a Gwinnett firefighter! We’re here to help! When we arrive on a fire scene, we search your home, make sure everyone made it out, and treat and transport anyone who’s injured. Be sure to create a home escape plan and practice it so everyone in your family knows where to meet outside. Our trained personnel will take it from there and do their best to rescue and assist those in need as well as save your…

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Mar

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GFES – Programs

Our fire educators are always in the community, visiting homes, schools, and businesses, to teach essential fire and life safety skills that prevent emergencies from happening. From home safety surveys to evacuation planning and fire drill monitoring, we have a list of programs aimed at keeping you safe. GwinnettFireEducation.com.

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Mar

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National Poison Prevention Week

National Poison Prevention Week is from 16-22 of Mar 2025 A simple mix-up can lead to an accidental poisoning. Thank you GA Poison Center Can you spot the difference? It’s easy to mix up products when the packaging, color, texture, or containers are similar. A simple mix-up can lead to an accidental poisoning. To prevent “look-alike” poisonings: Store medications and household products up, high, and out of reach of children. Read labels carefully and double-check products and medications before using them. Never leave young children unattended with medications or chemicals. If anyone uses the wrong product, call us at 1-800-222-1222.…

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Mar

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Outdoor Burning – Updates

The end of the outdoor burning season will be here before you know it. The annual ban on outdoor burning will begin May 1 and run through September 30. Please remember that burning yard debris is limited to leaves, limbs, etc., that fall on your property. The burning of all solid waste and household garbage is prohibited. For more information, visit GwinnettCounty.com/OutdoorBurning