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Emergency Alerts Need To Configure
23
Sep
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Alert

Emergency Alerts Need To Configure

In an emergency, every second counts. Stay informed with alerts that keep you and your family safe. Wireless Emergency Alerts NOAA Weather Radio National Weather Service Alerts Make sure you’re signed up for all of them. Learn more at GwinnettCounty.com/BePrepared. #BeReadyGwinnett #StayInformed #GwinnettAlerts
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Play FireHouse Event – Lowes – Fire Dept
23
Sep
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Announcements

Play FireHouse Event – Lowes – Fire Dept

When: Saturday, October 18, 2025 (10a m-1 pm) Where: Your local participating Lowe’s Please follow the link to register for this FREE event Must Register “The fun alarm is ringing! Let your kid celebrate Fire Safety Month with mini-firehouse workshop by Lowe’s and First Alert. Mini-builders get to create their own miniature firehouse complete with a working pole. This hands-on project encourages creativity and introduces kids to the importance of fire safety. Fun all-around!”   Choose Your Store & Slot Workshops are hosted by our Red Vests from 10:00am – 1:00pm, in-store only. DON’T FORGET! Your confirmation email is your ticket;…
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FireFighter Training – Heights Handling
22
Sep
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Updates

FireFighter Training – Heights Handling

Heights and firefighting go hand-in-hand. It’s a key part of the job, which is why our crews train regularly to get comfortable with the climb. Many common ladder trucks can reach 75 to 100 feet, allowing them to access buildings up to the seventh floor. Our personnel train diligently to ensure they are ready for any situation. Check out some photos from one of our recent ladder training sessions. For Images :
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HouseFire — FireFighters — Lawrenceville
22
Sep
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Events, InTheNews

HouseFire — FireFighters — Lawrenceville

Firefighters responded at 3:45 a.m. on 21-Sep-2025 to a house fire on the 900 block of Overlook Path Way SE, Lawrenceville. Fire units arrived and found a two-story residential structure with heavy fire coming from the garage area. Gwinnett County Police relayed the location of the possible trapped victim to firefighters. Firefighters deployed a hose line and a 24-foot extension ladder to a second-story window on the front of the house for rescue. Firefighters made entry through the window and searched the room. During the search, they located a victim and brought them back out of the window and to…
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Fire Programs – Escape Planning
21
Sep
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Tips

Fire Programs – Escape Planning

Did you know that the average fire can double in size every 30 seconds? That’s why seconds matter when it comes to escape planning. During a fire, you may have less than two minutes to get out safely. Preparation makes all the difference, especially for kids. Here’s how to get started: -Practice two ways out of every room in your home (doors, windows, or alternate exits). -Choose a safe meeting place outside, like a mailbox, streetlight, or neighbor’s driveway, where everyone can gather. -Review your plan twice a year so it stays fresh in everyone’s mind. -Involve your children by…
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CFA Class #38 — SwiftWater Rescue & Fire Safety Night
20
Sep
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Trainings

CFA Class #38 — SwiftWater Rescue & Fire Safety Night

CFA Class #38 Check-In: Swiftwater Rescue & Fire Safety Night at Station 14 in Buford! Here’s what they experienced: Swiftwater Rescue Training – Station 14 is home to Gwinnett’s Swiftwater Specialty Team, complete with boats and specialized gear. The class learned about the dangers of moving water, rescue techniques, and the skills needed to save lives during water emergencies. Fire Extinguisher Training – Class members also practiced how to safely put out a fire using the PASS method: Pull the pin Aim at the base of the fire Squeeze the handle Sweep side to side Both lessons emphasized how quickly…
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HouseFire — FireFighters — Creek Hollow Way In Duluth
19
Sep
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Events, InTheNews

HouseFire — FireFighters — Creek Hollow Way In Duluth

Firefighters responded to a home that caught fire in Duluth at the 4200 block of Creek Hollow Way. The occupant of the home was "sweating pipes" when they noticed smoke and flames. Firefighters used three hose lines to extinguish the fire. Thankfully, there were no injuries on the scene. Remember, a fire can happen at any time in your home. Make sure everyone in your home knows and has practiced the fire escape plan to ensure you all get out safely. For more Images : 
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Appreciation – Mobile Food Distribution – 09-Sep-2025
18
Sep
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Announcements

Appreciation – Mobile Food Distribution – 09-Sep-2025

👏🎉Appreciations - Volunteer Gwinnett -- Mobile Food Distribution  🎉👏 Our team received appreciation from the Volunteer Gwinnett Team for their contribution to the Mobile Food Distribution on 09-Sep-2025 at Rock Springs Park. " Volunteer Gwinnett would like to thank you for your incredible support during our Mobile Food Distribution event on September 9 at Rock Springs Park. Your hard work made a meaningful impact, bringing food to families in need and easing their burdens. "  -- Volunteer Gwinnett Team  Together, we achieved: Total Pounds of Food Distributed: 9,762 Total Number of Households Served: 418  Total Number of Residents Served: 1,759
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Free Car Seat Safety Check
18
Sep
By CFA Admin
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Updates

Free Car Seat Safety Check

Serving more than one million residents across Gwinnett's 437 square miles, our department relies on seamless collaboration with other agencies. Their partnerships extend beyond responding to emergencies, focusing on proactive community engagement through education and outreach programs. This teamwork ensures the safety and well-being of the entire community. Last month, this collaborative effort was on full display at a free car seat safety check hosted at the Duluth Branch of the Gwinnett County Public Library. The event — a partnership between certified technicians from Gwinnett Fire and Emergency Services, Lilburn Police, and Gwinnett Police — addressed the concerning statistic that…
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