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Tips

Driving Tips – Freezing Temperatures

Freezing winds and cold temperatures can create additional hazards on the roads. Please follow these safety tips to keep you and your family safe, should you have to drive in below-freezing conditions. Keep your gas tank as full as you can. A full tank will also keep the fuel line from freezing. Make sure your vehicle’s tires are properly inflated before driving. In addition to essentials, consider adding a portable cell phone charger, ice scraper, extra blanket, and jumper cables to your vehicle, should you become stranded. Keep family and emergency phone numbers in your vehicle, including your auto insurance…

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Jan

By Venkata Sridhar Panchagnula

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Schedule Home Safety Survey

Do you know what to do if your home catches fire? Schedule a Home Safety Survey where our fire educators will come to your home and share how to handle a fire emergency, develop and practice your fire escape plan, and check your smoke alarms. Register for this program today at GwinnettZIP.com or contact 678.518.4845 for more details.

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Jan

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Dressing Tips – Cold Weather

The best is to stay at home, but if you have to go out......Bundle up! As the cold weather continues, remember to bundle up! Wearing multiple layers of clothing is key to staying warm and safe.

22

Jan

By Venkata Sridhar Panchagnula

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Announcements

Healthy Gwinnett – Heart Screening

Join Live Healthy Gwinnett, and Who We Play For to learn about sudden cardiac arrest in kids and teens and register for a FREE heart screening appointment for people ages 10 through 22. Saturday, February 1, 2025 (10:00 am - 2:00 pm) – Bogan Park (Buford) Saturday, March 22, 2025 (10:00 am - 2:00 pm) – Rhodes Jordan (Lawrenceville) Click the link to register. https://www.whoweplayfor.org/georgia-gwinnett https://www.readysetgwinnett.com/event/free-heart-screening/

5K Run at Tribble Mill Park- Old Memories – Update

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Jan

By Venkata Sridhar Panchagnula

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5K Run at Tribble Mill Park- Old Memories – Update

What a fantastic memory to revisit! If we were back at the 5 Alarm 5K Run at Tribble Mill Park on June 5th, 2010, I imagine we'd be surrounded by energy, community spirit, and, of course, dedication to fitness and fire safety. Were you racing, volunteering, or cheering on the runners that day? Either way, it sounds like a perfect event to tag myself in for support and good vibes! For more Pics Click Here.

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Jan

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Alert

Freezing Temperatures – Stay Safe

As of late last night, most north and central Georgia areas have dropped below freezing. There is high confidence in this being a long-duration cold event and large areas will not get above freezing again until Thursday afternoon. Please make sure to protect the 4 Ps! Protect 4P's : Pets Pipes Population Plants

Appreciate Fire Department Team Efforts During Snow Storm !!

19

Jan

By Venkata Sridhar Panchagnula

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Appreciate Fire Department Team Efforts During Snow Storm !!

This past weekend's snowfall presented unique challenges for our fire department — ones we don't encounter daily. Our dedicated crews showed remarkable adaptability, overcoming these obstacles while responding to 632 emergencies. They even managed to find moments to relax when their assistance wasn't required. We are incredibly grateful for our firefighters and the professionalism they exhibit day in and day out. For more Images Click Here.

FREE Training Programs With Fire Department

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Jan

By Venkata Sridhar Panchagnula

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FREE Training Programs With Fire Department

This is an excellent FREE program. You will learn much about our awesome fire department, have fun, and make new friends! Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services Our fire educators are some of the many personnel ready to welcome Gwinnett residents into our immersive Citizens Fire Academy. Participants will learn vital lessons that could help prevent a fire or save a life, including CPR training, fire extinguisher training, EMS training, and more. “You will learn something that could help save lives,” said Fire Educator Cris Nowden. The spring application deadline is Monday, March 17. Spots are limited, so sign up…

Honoring Gwinnett CFA Class #21 – May 2015 Graduates

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Jan

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Trainings

Honoring Gwinnett CFA Class #21 – May 2015 Graduates

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…

Firefighters Responded to a House Fire in Snellville.

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Jan

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Events

Firefighters Responded to a House Fire in Snellville.

Firefighters responded at approximately 2:30 p.m. to a neighbor’s report of a house fire on the 4000 block of McKinley Drive in Snellville. Upon arrival, fire crews found a working fire at a single-family, split-level residence. While investigating, firefighters found a well-involved second floor and attic. Firefighters deployed two hose lines and elevated streams from an aerial to extinguish the flames. The house sustained extensive fire damage to the main floor, second floor, and attic. Medical crews on the scene were utilized to rehab all firefighters. No occupants were home at the time of the incident. The neighbor saw smoke…