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 novel coronavirus landed in Washington State in early 2020, kicking off a nationwide reckoning and a new era of service for first responders
A community guide for preventing and extinguishing electrical fires
Naperville’s CART started full-time service in January, responding to mental health crises and community paramedicine calls
“Peg Paul has made significant contributions at the national level to fire prevention and life safety initiatives,” the Congressional Fire Services Institute said
The 12-alarm blaze resulted in the deaths of three Philadelphia firefighters: David Holcombe, Phyllis McAllister and James Chappell
The incident in Ohio serves as a reminder for all first responders to both train and coordinate early and often with community partners
Florence Fire Rescue Engineer-EMT Kevin Darby and his family have received more than $3,700 in donations
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Some have called for a new chief from outside of the Missouri department
The tattered flag has come to represent all state workers who die on the job, thanks to its rescuer, Middletown Firefighter Kevin Starbird
Cumberland County applicants who met the qualifications received payments ranging from $87 to $250 each
The facility will include a 6-story training tower, community spaces, computer labs, classrooms, scenario training and an indoor shooting range
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The effort to clear trees and underbrush from national forests in 10 states may be undermined by a worker shortage, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said
“Fire remains a serious threat to public safety — and America is still burning,” said Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell on a three-city tour
A nonprofit formed by the fire officers union has considered adding a permanent memorial for Lt. Paul Butrim, Lt. Kelsey Sadler and FF-EMT Kenny Lacayo
Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell and fire service leaders will make appearances in New York, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., to address the country’s fire problem and honor those lost to fires
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Community risk reduction and improving mental health resources for providers
Social media discussions have included information about CPR and cardiac care, plus expressions of gratitude for the on-scene EMS providers
Sophia City Fire & Rescue members also offered to make deliveries to community members who could not get to the station
Lawrence Firefighter Patrick Sweeney was gifted a new axe, complete with an engraving of his grandfather’s dog tags
In a world of gradation and perpetual change, fire chiefs must constantly adapt and accept new roles
As Matt Myers battles Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome, his colleagues at the Shawnee Township Fire Department are grateful for public’s kindness
The Rio Dell Fire Department was delayed in responding to some 60 calls because its garage doors were off the hinges and had to be pried open
“Just remember, the Boston Fire Department salutes you,” Lt. Leroy Hamilton told 8-year-old Hasani Little, who helped save five adults and 11 children
Buffalo Grove emergency responders took part in the annual “Shopping with Heroes” event with local children in need
No one from the department has attended a safety committee meeting in more than a year, according to Delmont Mayor Alyce Urban
Several fundraisers seek to help Harold Baker, who lost 10 family members in the August blaze
Tackling the mixed bag of electric vehicle coverage and whether we need a fire service “reset,” plus what’s ahead for 2023
The department wants the public to know that while lithium-ion batteries are safe to use, problems can occur if the batteries are defective, damaged or mishandled
“The most important part of my life is to help and uplift other people, so there’s no way I can give up now,” says 34-year-old J.C. LaVerde
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