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.
A review of 13 investigations highlights three actions fire departments can take to reduce firefighter risk in the wildland-urban interface
Welfare check calls may seem routine, but they can escalate fast — learn the critical questions to ask dispatch and the red flags to watch for before knocking
When false fire alarms from a fraternity house hit a breaking point, one fire officer found the answer in equal parts authority and allyship
City officials ordered the Brooklyn house to be torn down after a woman died in the fifth fire in the house in two years
Prepared homeowners taking advantage of a burgeoning market of home fire defense technologies have a big role to play in saving homes from wildfire
Officials estimate that around half of the 4,000 gallons has been sprayed on more than 40 fire-prone acres, including at least six places where homeless people have been known to camp
Fire Chief Robert Logan and Battalion Chief David Picone detail how SDFR shows its members ‘we’re focused on you’
“I wouldn’t be surprised if somebody told me there were 20 to 30 people permanently residing in the building at that time,” West Metro District Chief Sean O’Hara said
The West Bloomfield Township fire marshal said no adults were home at the time of the fire
NFPA Fire Sprinkler Initiative week communicates the dangers of home fires to residents and firefighters
The run on buying and installing private hydrants comes after the news of water supply problems during the Palisades Fire
A retired police lieutenant turned journalist reports from the frontlines, where courage meets heartbreak
North West Fire District Chief Tony McIntyre said the Baldwinsville apartments did have sprinklers and smoke detectors but the bulk of the fire was in the attic
The church in Bryan remains open as the pastor contests a civil case requiring costly upgrades, including fire sprinklers, to meet city regulations for overnight stays
The Santa Ana winds mirror the self-generated fire winds following German air raids on the city of London during World War II
The former president was instrumental in the creation of FEMA, pushing for heightened emergency response capabilities
82% of U.S. fire departments are all or mostly volunteer and, often, their funding depends on people stepping up to help
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A recent fire in Plainville is the fourth fatal fire in the month that involved smoking materials and home oxygen
Program to determine sprinkler design density to control vehicle fires and prevent spread to neighboring vehicles
Sacramento Fire Captain Keith Wade, once a TikTok skeptic, is now on a mission to show fire service leaders how the app’s reach could be the answer to staffing woes
The Dixie Fire Canopy Project restores vegetation and works to accelerate regrowth in areas scarred by wildfires
Put away your Bee Gees record and try these holiday classics to keep the CPR pace this season
Each day communities are finding more and more of them
The simple act of changing bulb colors on station wreaths engages citizens in fire safety messages
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
Economic Incentives are the focus of CRR Week 2025
The St. Joseph Fire Department is working to reduce the number of fires caused by people seeking shelter inside abandoned structures
Share this informative article with your community to prevent holiday dinner disasters and reduce 911 calls
Videos offer as useful tips firefighters can share with their communities just in time for Thanksgiving
The Nuisance Fire Task Force includes police officers and sanitation workers as a part of new effort to stop fires in the Kensington neighborhood
Understanding there is always room for improvement, the Grand Rapids Fire Department is asking residents to let them know how they are doing
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