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Dear Residents,
 As you make your resolutions for 2018, we encourage you to make safety a priority.
And, you can sign up for our Citizens Fire Academy, which starts in February. Read details below about how you can register for this program.
And, 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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Sign up for the Citizens Fire Academy
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Johns Creek residents can get a detailed look at how their fire department operates when the Johns Creek Fire Department (JCFD) launches its next Citizens Fire Academy, Feb. 20, 2018.
During the course, participants will learn about JCFD operations, fire tactics, and strategies and aspects of fire prevention and investigation techniques. Sign up today!
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JCFD offers CPR certification class Jan. 20
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The Johns Creek Fire Department is offering both CPR/AED and opiate awareness training to Johns Creek residents on Saturday, Jan. 20 at City Hall, 10700 Abbotts Bridge Road, Suite 190.
Those interested can sign up for the 8 a.m. class or 11 a.m. class. The classes hold up to 20 people.
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Fire FAQ: Closed Door Safety Tip
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Did you know sleeping with your bedroom door closed could help save your life in the event of a house fire?
View this video of the Johns Creek Fire Department explaining how sleeping with your door closed can help buy you time to escape your home during a home. Visit the City website for more safety tips.
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Sign up for H.E.A.T. program
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H.E.A.T. (Hometown Emergency Action Teams) is a partnership between the citizens of Johns Creek and the Johns Creek Fire Department.
The Fire Marshal's Office operates H.E.A.T., providing citizens with the real world training to prepare for emergency and disaster situations.
H.E.A.T. training is customized to meet the unique needs of participants. Training ranges from comprehensive skills for citizen response teams working with Emergency Services to fire extinguisher and CPR training for small businesses.
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JCFD raises $4,300 for GA Firefighters Burn Foundation
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The Johns Creek Fire Department raised more than $4,300 for the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation at its annual fundraiser at Emory Johns Creek Hospital in December.
The department cooked and sold barbecue pork during the hospital's "Night of Lights" event Dec. 1. Thanks to all who contributed to the event's success!
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Stay safe, warm when heating this winter
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Heating equipment accounted for 16% of all reported home fires from 2009-2013, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
If you use space heaters and other heating sources, please review some tips via the NFPA's website.
And, view the
NFPA's video below, which highlights important safety lessons about home heating.
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Spring Forward! Change alarm batteries March 11
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 Don't forget to set your clocks ahead one hour when Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 11. It's also a great time to check your smoke alarm battery and carbon monoxide detector battery, as many need replacing every six months.
Check the manufacturer date of your smoke alarms while changing your batteries. It is recommended that you replace your smoke alarms every 10 years. You can find the manufacturer date on the bottom side of the detector, usually on a sticker, located near the battery compartment.
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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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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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