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.
The Albert Lea Fire Rescue community risk reduction program provides follow-up with EMS patients and has the interest of other agencies
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Hundreds visit the Station Fire Memorial Park each year to pay their respects
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11 people were displaced in the latest fire in Lawrence that involved illegal apartments in the basement, attic
A sixth child has died after a tragic house fire in South Bend
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Suit claims victims’s rights were violated by unsafe conditions in public housing rowhome where 12 people died
Community outreach and education may not have been what you signed up for, but it’s a critical role of first responders
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