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.
State data show 44 people died in 30 fires last year, down from 2024
A new fire code amendment in Loveland will require defibrillators in newly built or renovated venues with occupancies of 100 or more, aiming to speed bystander response when cardiac arrest strikes
How a firefighter turned business owner continues serving his community after hanging up his boots
FDNY officials say a sharp rise in fire fatalities among New Yorkers age 65 and older is “very concerning,” with seniors accounting for nearly two-thirds of the city’s fire deaths so far this year
Rocky Hill firefighters say heavy debris and paper trash inside a historic home fueled a blaze, leaving the resident critically injured
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Corewell Health and the Grand Rapids Fire Department will launch a six-month pilot in January embedding a community health worker with EMS responses to redirect low-acuity 911 calls
Santa Monica’s new Advanced Provider Unit pairs a nurse practitioner with a firefighter/paramedic, freeing ambulances for critical emergencies and reducing unnecessary transports
A multi-agency partnership transformed a trail access challenge into a rapid-response system built around e-bikes and coordinated mapping
Inside the department’s plan to use AI to improve planning, documentation and daily operations
Hosted by Vision 20/20, CRR Week spotlights data-driven community risk reduction and this year emphasizes “Emergency Response,” with new free toolkit resources for departments nationwide
Hands-on drills at Seminole County (Fla.) Fire Department expose service dogs to real emergency sights and sounds
How a simple, integrated sprinkler design was meant to deliver basic home fire protection — and why most states no longer require it
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
How fire departments can coordinate training efforts with other agencies
Take these prevention measures to lower the chance of your holiday centerpiece going up in flames, and what to do if it does
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
Videos offer as useful tips firefighters can share with their communities just in time for Thanksgiving
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Codes, utilities and infrastructure must be designed to function when the system is under stress
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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