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.
Learn the difference between the two, the effect on the human body, and how to protect your health during a storm
Fire service leaders must focus on data, not emotion, when make their case for funding, staffing and more
The novel coronavirus landed in Washington State in early 2020, kicking off a nationwide reckoning and a new era of service for first responders
Butte County officials review response times and possible solutions for the residents of three communities for the winter
Jaziyah Parker noticed her mom was “acting weird” so she called 911
Reflecting on my time as chief and the honor of being the IAFC’s 2022 Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year
“I looked out the back window and 4-foot flames are going,” Sean Kearney said of discovering the blaze
Create an experience people want to be a part of and share community impact to inspire potential members
Preplanning is an integral part of the fire service’s responsibilities and should be a priority for all departments
The EMS leader and advocate emphasizes putting the workforce at the top, with leaders giving them every opportunity to succeed
Amarillo firefighters noticed the fallen flag and took care of it right away
The expansion of Queen Creek Fire and Medical Department includes a $1.9-million outlay to purchase five new ambulances
Our department has added a customer service specialist role to help close the loop with our customers and better gauge our performance
Train your communities to identify, call out and respond to active threats
“The outpouring was phenomenal,” Lake Norden Chief of Police Tony Aas said, describing offers for substitute vehicles
Decades of deadly fires spurred federal action, culminating in the iconic 1973 publication that remains relevant to the fire service today
Fifty years after the pivotal report, there is clearly still work to be done and new challenges to address for future firefighters
Remembering Dr. Anne W. Phillips, author of the Minority Report published in conjunction with “America Burning”
Having a foundational understanding of our history is essential to seeing the bigger picture for our future
Chief of Training Brian Brush encourages firefighters to trust the public’s unquestionable faith in firefighters to power an unquenchable passion for the mission
Continuing the mission of emergency services legends, leaders and champions
The Aurora Fire Department is looking to add a fire station, an engine company, two medic units and 52 staff members by 2025
Fire department leaders are advising the public to be careful and urging lawmakers to establish regulations quickly
We MUST check the status of smoke alarms at vacation properties, sleepovers, hotels … anywhere and everywhere our kids stay
Novato Chief Bill Tyler said officials will work to ensure the facility has ample notification and warning systems to quickly stop potential fires from spreading
Ciudad Guzmán will receive the truck as part of a decades-long relationship between the two communities through the Longmont Sister Cities Association
How “Little Doug,” a friend of Green Bay Metro crewmembers, survived another serious medical issue
Middletown’s 1930 tiller truck came with no doors or roof, a top speed of 30 mph, and is a predecessor to the modern aerial apparatus
Orange County Fire Authority crewmembers went the extra mile for a young basketball player
A new Las Cruces, New Mexico, program aims to better serve community members experiencing mental health emergencies
“Peg Paul has made significant contributions at the national level to fire prevention and life safety initiatives,” the Congressional Fire Services Institute said
