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Dear Residents,
 It's
Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 8-14), so it's a great time for families and businesses to learn about fire safety issues. This week can also serve as a reminder to check your smoke alarms in your home or business.
We hope you'll join us for Community Safety Day this Saturday, Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. to noon at the State Bridge Corners Shopping Center (details below). It's a great way to view fire and police demonstrations, and learn about how to keep you, your family, and business safe.
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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Community Safety Day set for Saturday, Oct. 14
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 Bring the whole family to
Community Safety Day this Saturday, Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. to noon at State Bridge Corners Shopping Center (Home Depot & Target parking lots, 5950 State Bridge Road, Johns Creek).
The Johns Creek Fire and Police departments will perform several demonstrations including rope rescue, motorcycle, K-9, and fire extinguisher demonstrations, and SWAT exercises.
Informational handouts and safety checklists will be available and the event features children's activities.
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National Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 8-14
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National Fire Prevention Week's theme is "Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out," which reinforces the importance of having an escape plan in your home or business.
The National Fire Protection Association's Sparky the Fire Dog helps remind you how having a home or business escape plan can help save lives.
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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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Plan ahead to make Halloween a fun and fire-safe night for your family.
Take fire safety precautions like making sure fabrics for costumes and decorations are flame-resistant. These
Halloween safety tips from the National Fire Protection Association can come in handy.
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Fall Back! Change alarm batteries Nov. 5
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 Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour when Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, Nov. 5. 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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Fire Department performs live fire training
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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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