The Gwinnett County Department of Fire and Emergency Services is joining more than 100 other fire departments across the state of Georgia in the 21^st Annual "Give Burns The Boot" Boot Drive.

Firefighters will be collecting donations and distributing fire safety materials at local businesses and shopping centers throughout Gwinnett County on three upcoming Saturdays: May 7, 14, and 21. Proceeds collected will go to benefit the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation, which helps citizens who experience severe burn injury.

In recognition of Gwinnett County's participation in the Boot Drive, the Burn Foundation will return 10 percent of the overall donations back to the department in the form of smoke alarms and other educational materials. The materials will then be used to help support safety programs. Last year, Gwinnett County resident's donated nearly $35,000.

For more information about the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation, visit www.gfbf.org.