FROM THE CHIEF
Dear Residents,

Happy Spring!

The city's new fire station building is near completion and we're looking forward to improving the department's service delivery and response times to our residents and businesses. The new station, located on Kimball Bridge Road between Jones Bridge Road and Webb Bridge Way, will be the fourth for the city.

While the weather warms, you may find yourself enjoying the outdoors by grilling or by heading to the Chattahoochee River for tubing or fishing. Please take a moment to read some safety tips below as you plan your outdoor activities.

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 spring,

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 Construction
The new Fire Station 6 is near completion! 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 will open for service this month.
Provide your input on the JCFD Customer Service Evaluation Survey
The Johns Creek Fire Department takes pride in serving our community with the utmost courage, honor, commitment, and duty. In order to continuously improve our department, please provide your feedback about our service to the community. Take the online survey here.
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.
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.
Be safe while cooking outdoors
Before you fire up the barbecue, be sure to keep safety in mind. Place your grill outdoors and well away from other objects like deck railings and overhanging branches. View these safety tips from the National Fire Protection Association.
Q&A with JCFD

Question: How can I obtain a copy of a fire incident report?

Answer:
Please complete the online Request for Public Records form. Or, you can request a paper copy of this form, and fax the completed document to 678-512-3244.
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 extrication training
JOHNS CREEK FIRE DEPARTMENT
11360 Lakefield Drive
Johns Creek, GA 30097
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