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Apply for FireFighters

Ever wonder what makes a firefighter? It's not a one-size-fits-all answer, but here's what we see in our team: • Heroic heart: You run towards danger, not away from it. • Compassionate care: You treat everyone like family in their time of need. • Tenacious spirit: You never give up until the job is done. • Team player: You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. • Strength and resilience: You can handle anything thrown your way. • Dedication to service: Saving lives and protecting property is your passion. Think you have what it takes? Apply now at GwinnettFireJobs.com!

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By Venkata Sridhar Panchagnula

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Celebrate the new year safely!

The new year will soon be upon us and we want you to celebrate the new year safely! While some fireworks are legal in Georgia, it's important to prioritize safety. Consider attending a professional fireworks show instead. If you choose to use fireworks, please follow these safety tips: • Buy from licensed vendors. • Read instructions carefully. • Have water, a hose, and a fire extinguisher ready. • Use fireworks outdoors, away from buildings and flammable materials. • Light one at a time. • Keep a safe distance. • Never relight a dud. • Soak used fireworks in water before…

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By Venkata Sridhar Panchagnula

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Smoke Alarm Blitz in Norcross

Saturday morning at the Smoke Alarm Blitz in Norcross! CFA volunteers, Fire Educators, and Firefighters visited approximately 140 homes, and were able to install approximately 42 smoke alarms and CO detectors. These efforts are critical to keeping families safe by ensuring they have working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in their homes. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make our community safer! For more Images Click Here.

CFA – CPR Fire Instructions at Gas South Arena

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By Venkata Sridhar Panchagnula

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CFA – CPR Fire Instructions at Gas South Arena

We would like to give a heartfelt shout-out to our awesome CRR fire instructors, our incredible CFA volunteers, and the amazing community members who joined us at Gas South Arena for Hands Only CPR training! Your dedication to learning this life saving skill makes all the difference. Learning CPR is vital because: It can double or triple the chances of survival during a cardiac arrest. Every second counts - quick action can help save lives before emergency responders arrives. You might save the life of a loved one, a friend, or even a stranger. Your participation helps our community stronger…

CFA Fire Safety and Extinguisher Training at Gas South Arena

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Dec

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CFA Fire Safety and Extinguisher Training at Gas South Arena

Big thanks to the firefighters, fire educators, and CFA volunteers for organizing the Fire Safety and Extinguisher Training at Gas South Arena (6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth 30098) this past Wednesday, 12/11/24. Learning how to extinguish a fire safely and effectively is a crucial skill that can save lives and minimize property damage. We're so grateful for the time and effort put into educating our community about fire safety!

Holiday Turkey’s Delivered to all 31 stations

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Dec

By Venkata Sridhar Panchagnula

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Holiday Turkey’s Delivered to all 31 stations

A huge THANK YOU to the anonymous donor for the incredible gift of holiday turkeys delivered to all 31 fire stations! 🎁🦃 Your generosity has brought so much joy and warmth this season. We also want to recognize the CFA volunteers who worked tirelessly to deliver these turkeys to our amazing firefighters. Your dedication to supporting our first responders is inspiring!

Donating Toys to Little Kids — Gwinnett County Fire Department

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Donating Toys to Little Kids — Gwinnett County Fire Department

You have a chance to help make this holiday season extra special for the little ones in our community by donating to Gwinnett Police’s Fill the Sleigh Toy Drive. We’re accepting toy donations now through Friday, December 13 at the following locations: •Fire Headquarters, 408 Hurricane Shoals Road NE, Lawrenceville •Fire Training Academy, 3608 Braselton Highway, Dacula Please consider dropping off new, unwrapped toys priced at $10 or more for local children.

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By Venkata Sridhar Panchagnula

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Christmas Tree & Care — Tips

Did you know one out of 32 reported home Christmas tree fires resulted in a death? If you’re choosing a real tree this year, properly watering your tree can help reduce the risk of a home fire. Here are some tips for selecting the right Christmas tree and giving it proper care to prevent fires: • Check tree needles: Needles should bend, not break, and be difficult to remove. • Do a trunk test: A fresh tree's trunk is sticky. Bouncing the trunk should not dislodge many needles. • Avoid heat sources: Keep the tree away from fireplaces, wood stoves,…

Gwinnett County Police’s Fill the Sleigh Toy Drive!

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By Venkata Sridhar Panchagnula

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Gwinnett County Police’s Fill the Sleigh Toy Drive!

Join us in helping spread a little cheer this holiday season with Gwinnett County Police's Fill the Sleigh Toy Drive! From now through Friday, December 13, we're accepting toy donations at the following locations: • Fire Headquarters, 408 Hurricane Shoals Road NE, Lawrenceville • Fire Training Academy, 3608 Braselton Highway, Dacula Toys should be new, unwrapped, and priced at $10 or more. Youth basketballs, footballs, soccer balls, and gift cards are great gifts for teenagers. Toy weapons will not be accepted. Let’s help bring holiday joy to families in our community!

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Master hands-only CPR

Master hands-only CPR! If you’re 14 years old and older we invite you to join our free CPR class to help you feel more comfortable dealing with cardiac arrest related emergencies. Classes are held from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Fire Headquarters located at 408 Hurricane Shoals Road NE in Lawrenceville. Visit GwinnettCounty.com/SignUpForCPR to register.