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.
A retired police lieutenant turned journalist reports from the frontlines, where courage meets heartbreak
North West Fire District Chief Tony McIntyre said the Baldwinsville apartments did have sprinklers and smoke detectors but the bulk of the fire was in the attic
The church in Bryan remains open as the pastor contests a civil case requiring costly upgrades, including fire sprinklers, to meet city regulations for overnight stays
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
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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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At the end of the route, neighbors gathered to pay their respects to Firefighter Marvin Gruber and First Assistant Chief Zachary Paris
The video combines research footage with 3D modeling to show fire growth and spread throughout an apartment, the hallway and the stairwell
“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
Speaking up about what’s really happening when volunteer departments can’t meet service expectations
Remember, the firefighters don’t own the apparatus, so it probably comes down to whether labor and management have a good relationship
“It was a new one to us,” officials from the Burlington FD said after a synthetic-material jacket overheated and ignited a pile of clothes on a bed
A small group is coordinating with the Ukrainian Government to ship ambulances and fire apparatus full of supplies to support Ukrainians, and they need your help
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The automaker recommends that people with 2020-2023 models of Bronco Sport or Escape SUVs stop driving the vehicles or park them outdoors
Listen as Gordon Graham details the benefits of learning from the past and how firefighters can implement those lessons in their communities
The credential is available to career public information officers and volunteers
Norwalk first responders formed a human assembly line, passing the turkeys to vehicles, which will distribute the birds across the city for Thanksgiving
“I have a firefighter brother, and when I saw what was happening and that they needed some help, all I could see was my brother up there,” Aaron Murrell said
The aftermath of a serious incident can be the critical moment to expand our life safety messaging and connect with the public
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