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Basement Fire Prevention — Safety Tips
16
Feb
By Venkata Sridhar Panchagnula
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Basement Fire Prevention — Safety Tips

Prevent basement fires! Thank you U.S. Fire Administration Install alarms  Install a smoke alarm in your basement and test it monthly If you have a heating system that uses oil, gas, or wood, install a carbon monoxide alarm Keep flammable materials away from heat sources  Keep flammable materials at least three feet away from furnaces, water heaters, wood stoves, and other heat-generating equipment Close burner access doors on gas water heaters and gas furnaces Maintain your electrical system  Maintain easy access to your circuit breaker panel or fuse box Install arc-fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs) Plug major appliances directly into wall…
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Gourmet Dinner Cooking – Safety Tips
15
Feb
By Venkata Sridhar Panchagnula
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Gourmet Dinner Cooking – Safety Tips

If you’re looking to cook a gourmet dinner for your loved one at home this weekend, follow these safety tips to ensure a romantic and safe Valentine’s Day. When simmering, baking, roasting, or boiling food, remember to check it regularly. Use a timer to remind you that something is on the stove or oven. Never leave the house when you are cooking. Turn the burners off if you must leave the kitchen or the house for any period. Never wear loose clothing like dangling sleeves while cooking. Remember to stop, drop, and roll if your clothes catch on fire. Cool…
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HouseFire – FireFighters — Loganville
14
Feb
By Venkata Sridhar Panchagnula
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Incidents, InTheNews

HouseFire – FireFighters — Loganville

Firefighters responded this morning at 4:06 a.m. to a passerby’s report of a house fire on the corner of Athens Highway and Rosebud Road in Loganville. Firefighters arrived on the scene at a known abandoned structure home with “For Sale” signs in the yard. Fire crews conducted a search which revealed one adult victim that was inside. Firefighters assisted the victim out of the structure and passed the victim to the medical crew who began assessing and treating the individual. Their actions remind us why we search every structure, even if it appears unoccupied. For More Images : 
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Heating Fire — Safety Tips
12
Feb
By Venkata Sridhar Panchagnula
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Heating Fire — Safety Tips

Heating is the second leading cause of U.S. home fires, deaths, and injuries. December, January, and February are the peak months for heating fires. To ensure proper safety in your home, please follow these helpful tips. Make sure your fireplace has a sturdy screen to stop sparks from flying into the room. Ashes should be cool before putting them in a metal container. Remember to turn portable heaters off when leaving the room or going to bed. Never use your oven to heat your home. Test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms at least once a month.
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Emergency / Disaster Home Evacuation – Tips
11
Feb
By Venkata Sridhar Panchagnula
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Tips

Emergency / Disaster Home Evacuation – Tips

Ensure your family is prepared to evacuate your home in an emergency or disaster safely. Here are some tips on how families can prepare an effective emergency plan: Create a support network of family, friends, and others who can assist you during an emergency, and share your disaster plans with them. Practice your plan with them. Make sure an extra key to your home is available, know where you keep your emergency supplies, and how to use lifesaving equipment or administer medicine. If you have family members who undergo routine treatments administered by a clinic or hospital, find out their…
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Fire Services – Carrer
10
Feb
By Venkata Sridhar Panchagnula
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Announcements

Fire Services – Carrer

Our Fire Investigations Section is constantly on the move, examining fire scenes for origin and cause determination within the County. Personnel in the section respond to a plethora of phone calls, which may turn into either an origin and cause or a criminal investigation into how a fire started. Fire Investigators spend time examining fire debris, reviewing available video, making follow-up phone calls, canvassing areas to speak with victims or witnesses, and gathering evidence that may lead to the arrest of a suspect or bring closure to property owners. They may be required to testify in criminal and civil court…
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Firefighters have something in common with Astronauts
07
Feb
By Venkata Sridhar Panchagnula
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Announcements, Updates

Firefighters have something in common with Astronauts

Did you know that firefighters have something in common with astronauts? Both wear uniforms made of the same material! Firefighters used to predominantly wear rubber jackets and leather helmets, but modern suits have been redesigned and refashioned with PBI – a high-temperature, fire-resistant polymer also used by NASA personnel in space. When fighting fires, PBI firefighter suits have proven to withstand temperatures of nearly 1300 degrees Fahrenheit! And unlike rubber, PBI fabric doesn’t melt when exposed to incredibly high temperatures. Gwinnett County firefighters have been wearing PBI protective equipment since the 1970s — a result of our department’s first years…
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Gwinnett Fire and Emergency Services- Hiring Event
07
Feb
By Venkata Sridhar Panchagnula
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Events

Gwinnett Fire and Emergency Services- Hiring Event

Looking for a rewarding career? Come see Gwinnett Fire and Emergency Services at the Career From Here Hiring Event on Tuesday, February 11 at the Gas South Convention Center from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm! Stop by our table to learn more about the qualifications needed for a fulfilling career as a firefighter/paramedic. Visit GwinnettCounty.com/CareerFromHere for more details. We hope to see you there!
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