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.
Fire chiefs must embrace policy advocacy to influence decisions that shape public safety and department operations
From hazard mapping to resource deployment, AI is changing the way agencies prepare for major incidents
Three residents of Gabriel House are suing the facility’s owner and a fire inspection company, claiming unsafe conditions, poor enforcement of smoking policies, and failed fire systems
By digitally mapping building layouts and gathering key site details during on-site visits, Jacksonville Fire Department crews aim to boost response
FEMA is proposing nearly $1 billion in cuts to grant programs that public safety agencies use to strengthen disaster preparedness
5 insidious partner issues to avoid so that patients feel safe in our care
Community trust can erode quickly when firefighters are mistaken for enforcers
Fireworks types, regulations and inspections, plus a simple tip for discouraging backyard displays
Members of the FireRescue1 community share their stories, photos and reflections on this iconic Emmitsburg institution
From this year’s theme to evergreen materials to share with your community, here’s your complete guide to Fire Prevention Week — past, present and future
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
Anchorage officials began dismantling the long-standing Davis Park homeless camp, but the process turned chaotic as fires erupted and some residents resisted leaving the area
Share your wish list with your community via social channels; you may be surprised at the generosity of your fellow citizens!
From gathering necessities to understanding the hazards once the winds have ceased, these seven steps will ensure your community is prepared for a major storm
Time and again, history has shown what happens when fire codes are ignored
Flag code requests we follow specific guidelines when displaying the American flag at our stations and on fire apparatus
Reduce your community’s risk by training citizens how to control bleeding
More than 3,600 San Diego buildings are overdue for fire inspections, with many lacking any inspection record at all
Share these tips with your community to help replace “fight or flight” instincts with smart decision-making for scary kitchen moments
The fire service must walk the walk in our support of residential sprinklers
Build strong relationships before an emergency arises
The global campaign trains civilians in tourniquet use, wound packing and more — skills that can mean the difference between life and death before first responders arrive
The Cuba (Alabama) fire chief talks FD recruitment, plus the programs helping his members better serve their community
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
In Troy, officials are working to remove Red X signs from marked buildings by investing in repairs rather than demolitions
The week focuses on the need for better understanding of the life safety benefits of home fire sprinklers
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