Updates

Fire Fighter Snowman / January 12, 2025

We have a new Jr. Firefighter in this Gwinnett County neighborhood! Thank you to these two adorable young ladies in Gwinnett County, GA, who brought their creativity to life by building a fire fighter snowman in the snowfall of January 2025. The snowman, complete with a firefighter helmet, became a charming and playful tribute to […]

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Hiring Event – Gwinnett Fire & Emergency Services / January 4, 2025

Looking for a rewarding career? Come see Gwinnett Fire and Emergency Services at the Career From Here Hiring Event on Friday, January 10 at the Gas South Convention Center from 9:00am to 3:00pm! Stop by our table to learn more about qualifications needed for a fulfilling career as a firefighter/paramedic. Visit GwinnettCounty.com/CareerFromHere . for more […]

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County Offices Closed on 01-Jan-2025 – New Year day / December 30, 2024

Our headquarters will be closed on Wednesday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. The 31 fire stations around the county will remain open and ready to respond to any emergency. Happy New Year, Gwinnett!

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Honoring Gwinnett CFA Class #11 / December 26, 2024

✨ Honoring Gwinnett CFA Class #11 – April to June 2008 ✨ Let’s take a moment to celebrate the amazing members of Class #11, who completed the Citizens Fire Academy back in 2008! Your dedication and commitment to learning about fire safety and serving our community have not gone unnoticed. Enjoy these throwback photos from […]

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Celebrating Class#19 Graduation / December 18, 2024

Celebrating Class #19 – November 2013 Graduates A big shoutout and heartfelt thanks to the amazing members of Class #19 who graduated in November 2013! Your dedication, hard work, and continued support of the Citizens Fire Academy have made a lasting impact on our community. Check out these throwback photos and take a trip down […]

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Class 36’s Graduation -Updates / December 10, 2024

Some additional photos of Class 36’s graduation on 11/15/2024. WELCOME Class # 36! For more Images Click Here.

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Historic House of Worship on Fire — Update / December 4, 2024

On 29th Nov night a fire in north Gwinnett destroyed a historical house of worship(5 East Moreno Street NE in Buford.) in downtown Buford. For more details please visit, Bit.ly/BufordChurchFire11282024. For more Images Click Here.

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Warming Stations Gwinnett – Updates / December 4, 2024

No one should face freezing temperatures alone. With temperatures expected to fall below 35 degrees, we’re opening our five warming stations from 6:00pm to 7:00pm tonight, December 3. Visit GwinnettCounty.com/WarmingStations. or call 770.822.8850 to find a warm place to rest and eat.

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Class 18 Graduates — Celebrate & Honor / December 3, 2024

Class 18 Graduates – 11/15/2012 We’re taking a moment to celebrate and honor the amazing members of Class 18, who graduated from the Citizens Fire Academy on November 15, 2012. Your contributions over the years have been invaluable to our community, and your dedication continues to inspire us all! If you spot yourself or a […]

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Celebrating CFA Class #17 / November 19, 2024

Today, we’re taking a step back in time to honor the incredible CFA Class #17, who graduated in June 2012. This amazing group of community members dedicated themselves to learning about fire safety, emergency response, and the inner workings of Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services. From hands-on fire extinguisher training to experiencing the Mobile […]

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Congratulations Gwinnett CFA Class # 36! / November 16, 2024

Congratulations Gwinnett CFA Class # 36! Welcome to the CFA Alumni family! We’re so proud of your dedication and achievements. Last night’s graduation was a beautiful celebration with family, friends and our fire community, filled with joy, pride and inspiration. Here’s to the beginning of your continued journey in supporting Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency […]

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Honouring our Veterans on VETERANS DAY / November 11, 2024

Take this day to reflect, honor, and remember that freedom is not free! Celebrate Veterans Day with us by taking the day to honor those who served. To veterans everywhere, THANK YOU! America isn’t the land of the free without the brave—Happy Veterans Day! Our headquarters will be closed on Monday, November 11 in observance […]

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CONGRATULATIONS Class #36! / November 10, 2024

CONGRATULATIONS Class #36! You did it! Welcome to the CFA Alumni! Congratulations to the Fall 2024 Citizens Fire Academy graduates! For nine weeks, the cohort got a behind-the-scenes look at Gwinnett Fire and Emergency Services and formed new relationships. Interested in applying for the next cohort? For more Pics Click Here.

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Class # 36 – Updates / October 23, 2024

Exciting update from Gwinnett Citizens Fire Academy Class 36 – Fall 2024! ???? Participants learned vital skills from the Gwinnett Fire Technical Rescue Team. From rope rescues to confined space operations, they’re getting hands-on experience in specialized rescue techniques used in critical situations. Great job, Class 36! Keep up the amazing work! For more Images […]

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Old Memories / October 6, 2024

Oldie but goodie! Video is from around 2006. Chief Rutledge, Sylvia Howard, Skip Yost, Ry Alford and Mike Burgess, we hope you will see this. To watch Video Click Here.

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BioLab Explosion (RockDale) – Updates / October 3, 2024

A chemical plant fire in Rockdale County released chlorine and hydrochloric acid into the air, leading to a thick smoke haze and strong chlorine smell in neighboring Gwinnett County on Sunday. Gwinnett County emergency services responded to 179 air-quality related calls, but local officials assured the public there is no immediate health risk. A malfunctioning […]

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SeeSay Day – 25th Sep / September 25, 2024

September 25 is #SeeSayDay. If You See Something Say Something Year-round, the “If You See Something, Say Something®” campaign works to empower and educate the public on the importance of recognizing the signs of terrorism-related suspicious activity and how to report it to local authorities. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has designated September 25 […]

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Voter Registrations & Elections / September 25, 2024

Vote early for the November 5 General Election Voters are not limited to Election Day to cast their ballot for the November 5 General Election. Registered voters may vote advance in-person any day, including weekends, from October 15 through November 1, 7:00am to 7:00pm, at the Gwinnett Voter Registrations and Elections Office in Lawrenceville and […]

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FREE kids workshop hosted by Home Depot / September 13, 2024

FREE kids workshop hosted by Home Depot. You must register to attend. Thank you Ready Set Gwinnett for sharing this fun project! (Oct 5): 🛠 Your little creator can build a Fire Rescue Truck for FREE! Register now to save their spot! For more details Click Here. See More Like This: ⭐ http://www.ReadySetGwinnett.com .

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09/11/01 – A Tribute to the Incident / September 11, 2024

A tribute to 9-11 incident . To pay honor and respect to all those who made the ultimate sacrifice on 9/11 and every day since that time. Attached is a 9/11 Video Tribute with testimonials from various Gwinnett County public safety officials. The video brings out the true emotions of that fateful day and reflects […]

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Graduation of Class 35 Alive / June 16, 2024

Photos from Thursday night’s i.e 13th June 2024 , graduation of Class 35 Alive! Congratulations to all new Alumni Members! For Graduation Night images Click Here. For Celebration Photos Click Here. For more training photos Click Here. For more Graduation Complete Celebration photos click Here.

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Announcement on CarbonMonoxide Saftey / May 27, 2024

Carbon Monoxide Safety information from @nfpadotorg

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Operation Save a Life Donation

Operation Save A Life Donation / October 14, 2018

  The Gwinnett Citizen Fire Academy Alumni Association (GCFAAA) received a donation from Operation Save A Life on October 9, 2018 of 700 smoke alarms and 150 carbon monoxide alarms. The alarms will be used to support the Gwinnett County Department of Fire and Emergency Services’ residential smoke alarm program. Special thanks to WSB-TV, KIDDE, […]

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