FROM THE CHIEF
Dear Residents,

As you make your resolutions for 2022, we encourage you to make safety a priority. Please keep safety in mind as you heat your home or business. We've included some safety tips below to help you and your family or business stay safe this winter.

Do you know the difference between a watch vs. warning for severe weather? From snow emergencies to spring thunderstorms, take the time to prepare for inclement weather situations. Learn more on the fire department section of the city website.

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 fall,

Chris Coons
Johns Creek Fire Chief
COVID-19 Updates from the City of Johns Creek
To help keep hospital emergency departments open to treat medical emergencies, individuals seeking COVID testing should not go to hospital emergency departments, unless they are experiencing severe COVID-19 symptoms requiring urgent medical attention. Asymptomatic individuals or individuals with mild symptoms should find testing sites other than hospital emergency departments. Read more on the Georgia Department of Public Health website.

View the latest updates and information related to COVID-19 on the City website.
Stay safe this winter
Home fires occur more in winter than in any other season. Check out these stats and tips on how to be fire smart this winter.
Toys for Tots drive collects hundreds of toys
Thanks to all who donated hundreds of toys for our annual Toys for Tots campaign!
JCFD wins Chili Cook-Off, cricket match
Bragging rights! The Johns Creek Fire Department won the annual Chili Cook-Off, defeating the Johns Creek Police Department in December. The event, which benefitted the Johns Creek Public Safety Foundation, was held at Six Bridges Brewing. Congratulations and kudos to JCFD's very own Aaron Roberts and Ashley Gilham for cooking up the New Mexican Green Chili and Brisket Tracer Chili to bring home the trophy!
The Johns Creek Fire Department defeated the Johns Creek Police Department during a friendly game of cricket at the 2021 Johns Creek Cricket Festival held at Shakerag Park this fall.
Spring forward! Set clocks forward Sunday, March 13
Save the date! Don't forget to set your clocks forward one hour when Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday, March 13. 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.
JCFD welcomes new firefighter

Welcome to Colton Brown, the Johns Creek Fire Department's newest firefighter. Congratulations and welcome to the crew!
Outdoor Burning Guidelines

If you're looking to conduct outdoor burning, please Contact the Fire Marshal's Office prior to any outdoor burning for approval at 678-512-3363. Please fill out this form prior to any outdoor burning. View burning guidelines here.
Question: How often should I change my smoke alarm batteries?

Answer: Replace batteries and vacuum the vents at least once a year, ideally twice a year, when you change your clocks for daylight savings time. Replace your smoke detectors every ten years. After ten years, the detectors have worked consecutively for 87,000 hours. No other appliance in your home works this long. If you don't know how old it is, replace it as soon as possible.
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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.
Training Photos
Johns Creek firefighters recently trained at the Cherokee County Fire Training Center. Training included reenforcing practical skills like raising ladders, performing forcible entry, advancing hoses up and down stairs as well as live fire training in the burn building.
JOHNS CREEK FIRE DEPARTMENT
11360 Lakefield Drive
Johns Creek, GA 30097
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