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Gwinnett Fire and EMS host digital learning classes

Gwinnett Fire and Emergency Services Public Education Section is hosting digital learning events throughout the summer. (Courtesy Gwinnett County)
Gwinnett Fire and Emergency Services Public Education Section is hosting digital learning events throughout the summer. (Courtesy Gwinnett County)
By Karen Huppertz
July 8, 2020

In an effort to help Gwinnett residents learn about safety this summer, the Gwinnett Fire and Emergency Services Public Education Section is hosting digital learning events throughout the summer.

Classes will be offered in two-hour blocks each day from 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Each class will be a live event hosted by a Gwinnett County Fire Educator through WebEx.

Upcoming events include swimming safety July 6-10, CPR/AED (available in Spanish) July 13-17, bike safety July 20-24, first aid (choking) July 27-31, poison prevention Aug. 3-7, apartment safety Aug. 10-14, residential safety Aug. 17-21, and fire extinguisher safety Aug. 24-28. Additional courses available through Sept. Information: www.tinyurl.com/FireEMSclasses.

Register by email: fireprograms@gwinnettcounty.com or phone: 678-518-4845. When emailing to register for a course, provide name, contact phone number, and the date and time of the event for which you would like to register.

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