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Enrollment Open – Spring Classes For Citizens Fire Academy

Enrollment Open – Spring Classes For Citizens Fire Academy

Calling all Gwinnett County residents! Enrollment is now open for the spring class of our Citizens Fire Academy. Go behind the scenes and learn what it takes to be a firefighter/paramedic with Gwinnett Fire and Emergency Services. In this nine-week program, you’ll ride in a fire engine, spray a fire hose, and learn life-saving skills. Enroll today to become a risk reduction advocate! The application deadline is March 17, 2025. Apply now at GwinnettCounty.com/CitizensFireAcademy. Spring classes will be held from April 17 to June 12, All classes will be held on Thursdays from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Participants must also be 18 years…
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Car Seat Installation Checks- Fire Department

Car Seat Installation Checks- Fire Department

Keep your children safe when traveling on the road! Car seat checks are available throughout the county during scheduled events or by appointment at Fire Headquarters. Call 678.518.4845 to schedule an appointment. Visit GwinnettCounty.com/CommunityEducation for more information. Keep your children safe when traveling in a vehicle. Participants will learn how to properly install a car seat in a vehicle to ensure the proper restraint of children. Other services include car seat safety classes and WIC car seat assistance. Car seat checks are available throughout the county during scheduled events or by appointment at Fire Headquarters. Call 678.518.4845 to schedule an…
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Water Pipeline Tips – Freezing Temperatures

Freezing temperatures and harsh winter winds are here, and we advise residents to keep their homes safe and know how to properly shut off their water in the event of a burst pipe. Open the cabinets under your sinks and allow your pipes to drip. This will help prevent pipes from freezing. To prevent an emergency, locate your home’s water shut-off valve. Valves can typically be found in the front yard of your property. Look for an oval steel plate to locate it. Shut off your water if a pipe bursts! Remove the steel plate that covers the shut-off valve…
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Driving Tips – Freezing Temperatures

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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Schedule Home Safety Survey

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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Healthy Gwinnett – Heart Screening

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

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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