Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services

Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services Welcome to the official page for the Gwinnett County Department of Fire and Emergency Services.

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09/28/2026

What if your next career move helped someone else through their hardest day?

We’re preparing to open applications for our next Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee class.

No experience? No problem. We’re looking for people who are ready to learn, work hard, and serve their community.

Applications open on October 13. Take a look at the opportunity now and mark your calendar.

For more information, visit GwinnettFireJobs.com.

Could first responders find your home quickly during an emergency? Walk to the street and look back at your house. Are y...
09/28/2026

Could first responders find your home quickly during an emergency?

Walk to the street and look back at your house. Are your address numbers easy to see? Can they be read from both directions? Are they visible at night, or are they blocked by trees, decorations or parked vehicles?

Make sure your address numbers are large, clearly displayed and easy to distinguish from the background.

During an emergency, every second matters. A visible address can help firefighters and paramedics locate you without unnecessary delays.

Take the address-visibility challenge today.

Stand in each bedroom of your home and identify two ways out. Your first exit may be the door, but what would you do if ...
09/26/2026

Stand in each bedroom of your home and identify two ways out.

Your first exit may be the door, but what would you do if smoke or fire blocked that path?

Take a few minutes today to make sure windows open easily, hallways and exits are clear, and everyone in your household knows where to meet outside.

Then, practice your escape plan together.

A few seconds of planning today can help your family respond quickly during a fire emergency.

Like this post if you completed today’s Saturday Safety in Seconds!

Would you know if an emergency was happening near your home, workplace, or child’s school? Alert Gwinnett delivers offic...
09/25/2026

Would you know if an emergency was happening near your home, workplace, or child’s school?

Alert Gwinnett delivers official weather and emergency notifications directly from the Gwinnett County Office of Emergency Management and the National Weather Service.

Residents can receive alerts by text or phone, choose the types of notifications they want and select the locations that matter most to their households.

Don’t wait until an emergency happens to find out what’s happening. Take a few minutes during National Preparedness Month to sign up and stay connected.

Sign up for Alert Gwinnett today: GwinnettCounty.com/AlertGwinnett.

Tag a friend or family member who needs to sign up too!

Fall may be here, but the outdoor burn ban is still in effect! In Gwinnett County, burning yard and land-clearing debris...
09/24/2026

Fall may be here, but the outdoor burn ban is still in effect!

In Gwinnett County, burning yard and land-clearing debris is prohibited from May 1 through September 30.

Even after the annual burn ban ends, that does not mean burning is automatically allowed. Weather, atmospheric conditions, and local fire hazards can still result in a no-burn day. Residents must check the day’s burn status and follow all Gwinnett County outdoor-burning rules before starting a fire.

The daily burn status is updated by 9:00am each day. Visit GwinnettCounty.com/OutdoorBurning or call the Burn Information Line at 678.518.4979 before you burn.

When in doubt, check it out!

You know the way out of your apartment. But could you find it through thick smoke? Smoke can make familiar hallways diff...
09/23/2026

You know the way out of your apartment. But could you find it through thick smoke?

Smoke can make familiar hallways difficult to see. If you live in an apartment, take a few minutes to:

• Find two ways out of your unit
• Locate the nearest stairs
• Count the doors between your unit and the exit
• Keep hallways and exits clear
• Choose a meeting place outside

NEVER use an elevator during a fire.

Knowing your way out before an emergency can help you move quickly when every second counts.

Firefighters battled a fire during the thunderstorm that rolled through Lawrenceville this morning, at the 1000 block of...
09/22/2026

Firefighters battled a fire during the thunderstorm that rolled through Lawrenceville this morning, at the 1000 block of McKendree Park Lane. The 911 caller saw smoke coming from a home after a lightning strike and knocked on their neighbor's door until they woke them up to a fire at their house. Fire crews extinguished the fire that started outside the home, causing moderate fire damage. There were no injuries on the scene. Fire Investigators ruled the fire's cause as natural, due to a lightning strike.

Gwinnett Firefighters worked with Georgia Power throughout the night to control this fire at a high-voltage substation i...
09/22/2026

Gwinnett Firefighters worked with Georgia Power throughout the night to control this fire at a high-voltage substation in Norcross. For more details, visit Bit.ly/47c7mbH

It’s the first day of fall! It’s time for scarves, sweaters, and seasonal safety! As the days become shorter, visibilit...
09/22/2026

It’s the first day of fall!

It’s time for scarves, sweaters, and seasonal safety!

As the days become shorter, visibility can become more challenging during the early morning and evening hours. Drivers slow down, avoid distractions and watch carefully for people near schools, neighborhoods, intersections, and crosswalks.

Pedestrians, use sidewalks and marked crosswalks whenever possible. Look left, right and left again before crossing, make eye contact with drivers and wear bright or reflective clothing when visibility is limited.

Whether you’re walking or driving, stay alert, stay visible, and look out for one another this fall.

Child Passenger Safety Week starts today! Do you know how to keep your children safe when traveling in a vehicle? Befor...
09/20/2026

Child Passenger Safety Week starts today!

Do you know how to keep your children safe when traveling in a vehicle?

Before your next trip, take a few minutes to check:

· Is the car seat appropriate for your child’s age, height and weight?

· Is the seat installed tightly and securely?

· Is the harness snug and positioned correctly?

Car seat checks are available throughout the county during scheduled events or by appointment at Fire Headquarters.

Email [email protected] today to schedule an appointment, or visit GwinnettCounty.com/CarSeatSafety for additional information and recommendations.

Caregivers, share this post with a parent or guardian who could benefit from a car-seat safety check!

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Lawrenceville, GA
30046

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