Community Risk Reduction
Fire departments are primary advocates for community risk reduction (CRR). While fire prevention, inspections and public education remain integral parts of fire department activities, the CRR concept takes a more holistic approach to improving civilian and firefighter safety.
Hands-on drills at Seminole County (Fla.) Fire Department expose service dogs to real emergency sights and sounds
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A call for fire service leaders to move beyond response metrics and prove their value through prevention, community trust and measurable risk reduction
Departments that prioritize outreach see sharper risk reduction, stronger public ties and communities that are better equipped to withstand emergencies
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First responders know holiday-related injuries are rampant this time of year; share this downloadable safety graphic and PDF with your community to help prevent as many as possible
“For person after person, it was the firefighters over and over again trying to be helpful in some way,” Second Assistant Chief Rob Sibley recalls of members’ support for the community
Anchorage is rewriting its nearly 20-year-old community wildfire protection plan to better assess neighborhood risk
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The Mesa fire chief spotlights the department’s forward-thinking approach to health, safety, social services and more
Covering 4,000 properties this year, the Southern Marin Fire District finished inspections across new state-designated fire severity zones
Ahead of Oct. 28, share your organization’s impact with local media outlets and reach out to local companies for support
The high-profile project highlights IBC/NFPA requirements and how past landmark fires shaped today’s assembly occupancy rules
A six-year push for the day of appreciation, inspired by heroism and tragedy, culminated in the designation of Oct. 28 to honor first responders
The festival, hosted by Fire Safe Marin, brought together all local fire agencies, nonprofits and vendors for live-burn demos and practical home-hardening tips
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An investigation into the Gabriel House fire details overdue tests, a sprinkler that didn’t activate, understaffed fire prevention units, no statewide tracking and uneven enforcement
Owensboro second graders learned smoke-detector checks, escape plans and 911 basics, then tried on gear and sprayed hoses during Fire Prevention Week
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Review shows extreme hoarding caused one fatal floor collapse and fueled seven fatal fires, underscoring risks as firefighters struggle through debris-filled homes
The West Metro assistant chief offers insights from firefighter sleep research
The ceremony dates back to the days of horse-drawn equipment when members had to push the equipment into the bay
Marketing and safety advocate Peg Paul, longtime champion of home fire sprinklers, has won the 2025 ICC-IAFC Excellence in Fire and Life Safety Award
Fire chiefs must embrace policy advocacy to influence decisions that shape public safety and department operations
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