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Dear Residents,
As you check items off your spring cleaning to-do list, keep safety in mind. Items like your smoke detector or dryer lint filter should be maintained regularly. Download the JCFD's
Home Safety Checklist for items that may need attention.
And, as the weather continues to warm, please be safe while enjoying the Chattahoochee River. Watch the JCFD's water safety video for safety tips and important information.
Please stay updated on JCFD operations, training exercise photos, fire safety and other useful information by following us on
Facebook and
Twitter.
Stay safe,
Fire Chief Jeff Hogan
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Be safe, check water release schedule before entering Chattahoochee River
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The JCFD's Swift Water Rescue Team has rescued dozens of rafters, kayakers, fishermen and swimmers from the cold, fast water of the Chattahoochee River
over the last four years.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which manages Lake Lanier, typically releases water from Buford Dam during weekday afternoons unless there are unusual downstream water demands or especially heavy rains. In those situations, unscheduled water releases can come in the morning and on weekends.
During a release, the water level in the Chattahoochee River can get deeper and faster very quickly, rising as much as 11 feet in a matter of minutes.
The Corps does try to give some notice before releasing water downstream from the lake. People can find out about releases by calling 770-945-1466 or by listening to 1610 AM on their radio. The announcements may precede releases by a few hours or even minutes.
River users may also review the daily schedule for releases (see the Buford column). Four warning sirens have been placed between Buford Dam and State Road 20. The water release will occur within minutes after the sirens stop.
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JCFD video provides water safety tips
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Drowning can happen in a matter of seconds. Each day, about 10 people die from accidentally drowning in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control.
Drowning can occur in pools, lakes, rivers, oceans, and bath tubs. In light of this, JCFD's Swift Water Rescue Team River stresses the importance of water safety through a 4.5-minute Water Safety Video.
Please share this video with family and friends - it's useful information to anyone.
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Outdoor Burn Ban begins May 1
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The ozone in the air we breathe can reach unhealthy levels during summer months and open burning has been identified as a significant contributor of the pollutants that form ozone.
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Stay safe this spring and summer
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From spring storms to celebrating holidays with fireworks, don't forget to keep safety in mind as the warm weather brings you and your family outdoors.
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June is National Safety Month
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Each June, the National Safety Council encourages people to get involved in
National Safety Month
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which aims to raise public awareness of safety in all areas of life - home, work, driving, and recreation.
As the summer season traditionally is a time of increased injuries and fatalities, read a few safety tips for warm weather safety.
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Request car seat installation assistance from JCFD
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 The Johns Creek Fire Department offers Child Passenger Safety Education to parents and caregivers. Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians
do not perform the installation of car seats.
Technicians will demonstrate and educate parents and caregivers on the proper installation of the child restraint. To request assistance, please fill out this
online form
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Visit fire stations, request firefighter visits
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Have you ever visited a Johns Creek fire station?
Request a tour to get a behind-the-scenes look at fire operations!
And, if you'd like the JCFD to stop by your child's birthday party, speak to your employees about fire safety or provide an honor guard, you can
request a firefighter visits online.
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Johns Creek Fire Department training & program photos
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The Johns Creek Fire Department is current holding its Citizens Fire Academy program. Participants are learning about fire department operations in the interactive course.
JCFD recently conducted Fire Warden Training at local Johns Creek businesses.
And, the department partners with the Johns Creek Police Department for its Risk Watch program, which promotes safety to second-graders at local elementary schools.
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Check out the latest recalls
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From vehicles and infant seats, to tires and food, check out the latest recalls from Recalls.gov.
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Follow JCFD on Facebook and Twitter
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| Want to learn safety tips, view photos of fire training and more? Be sure to follow the Johns Creek Fire Department on Facebook and Twitter! |
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