FROM THE CHIEF
Dear Residents,

Happy Summer!

As temperatures heat up, please keep safety in mind while spending time outdoors, celebrating summer holidays, and enjoying fireworks displays.

We've outlined some fireworks safety tips and provided the fireworks law reminders below. Please use extreme caution if you're using fireworks. We've also provided some hydration safety tips and ways to limit those pesky mosquitos in your yard this summer.

The Johns Creek Fire Department officially opened our new Fire Station 64 in May. We hope you'll stop by to see the station (request a station tour here) and check out the new Quint 64 truck, too!

We hope you'll stay connected with us - follow along on our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts to see photos, news, and safety information.

Stay safe this summer,

Chris Coons
Johns Creek Fire Chief
COVID-19 Updates from the City of Johns Creek
View the latest updates and information related to COVID-19 on the City website.
Fire Station 64 opens for service
The new Fire Station 64 is complete! Located off Kimball Bridge Road, just west of the intersection of Jones Bridge Road and Kimball Bridge/Abbotts Bridge Road, the 9,000 square-foot station opened for service in May.
Stay safe while celebrating Independence Day
The Johns Creek Fire Department reminds you to please use extreme caution if celebrating the July 4 holiday with fireworks.
Are you familiar with the state of Georgia fireworks law? View the law and some fireworks safety tips on the City of Johns Creek website.
Keep safety in mind while enjoying Chattahoochee River
As the weather is getting warmer, the Chattahoochee River can be a great place to play, fish, or relax. It looks like a languid, easy-going river, but its appearance can be dangerously deceptive. When the Corps of Engineers releases water from Lake Lanier, the resulting surge of water can cause the river to rise several feet in a short amount of time.

During the summer, the Johns Creek Fire Department Swift Water Rescue Team responds several times a month to emergency calls to rescue people from the frigid, rushing water of the river. 

During a release, the Chattahoochee can rise as much as 11 feet in minutes. The water can be as cold as 47 degrees, enough to bring on hypothermia and hamper efforts to swim to shore. 

Read more about the water releases and how to stay safe on the river.
Stay hydrated in the summer heat
Drinking enough fluids is one of the most important things you can do to prevent heat illness. Water is generally sufficient for hydration.

View some tips and tricks from the Center for Disease Control & Prevention on how to hydrate before, during, and after activity, as well as what to drink to stay hydrated this summer.
Outdoor Burning prohibited May 1 - Sept. 30
A state-mandated burn ban on all outdoor burning is in effect from May 1 through Sept. 30. 

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division imposes the ban to comply with Federal Clean Air Regulations. According to the Georgia Forestry Commission, careless burning of debris is the leading cause of wildfires in Georgia.

For more information about the burn ban, see the outdoor Burning Guidelines on the City website. Submit an Outdoor Burn Request using this online form. Questions? Call Johns Creek Fire Marshal Jeffrey Williamson at 678-512-3363 or email him at FireMarshal@JohnsCreekGA.gov.
How to limit mosquitos this summer
Wondering what to do about mosquitos in your yard? One of the simplest and most effective ways to limit mosquito growth from gathering near your home is the “toss and tip” method.

  • Toss away old containers or other items where water can collect, including old flowerpots.
  • Tip outdoor furniture to avoid standing water on cushions.
  • Also, try to stay indoors from dusk to dawn when mosquitos are most active. If you are outside, protect your skin with repellant and wear appropriate clothing. Light colors are least attractive to mosquitos.

For additional tips and more information, visit the Fulton County Board of Health website.
Q&A with JCFD

Question: How can I tour a Johns Creek Fire Station?

Answer:
Please complete the online Request Station Tour form. If you have any questions, please contact Loren Johnson at 678-512-3362.
Download the JCFD's Home & Business Safety Checklists
The Johns Creek Fire Department offers a Home Safety Checklist and Business Safety Checklist for you to download and help ensure your home or business is protected.
JCFD continues Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training
JOHNS CREEK FIRE DEPARTMENT
11360 Lakefield Drive
Johns Creek, GA 30097
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