Gwinnett OKs formal fire, EMS mutual aid agreement with Hall Co.

LAWRENCEVILLE - Gwinnett County commissioners have approved an automatic aid agreement for fire and emergency services with Hall County.

The agreement also allows firefighters from both counties to train together.

"This formalizes a long-standing verbal agreement to share equipment and resources across county borders, and it will help reduce response times and provide adequate coverage along the county line during times of greatest need," Gwinnett Fire Chief Bill Myers.