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.
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
Odessa firefighters share the challenges and rewards that come with the job
“I have less people to do more work” Waterford Fire Chief Kevin Hafemann said about finances and low career and volunteer staffing
The Santa Fe County Fire Department firefighters’ union held its first Fire Ops 101 for local legislators
HELP training is a new program offered to houses of worship and religious community groups
The Santa Fe Fire Department’s new Engine 1 carries the image of Zozobra, or “Old Man Gloom” on its cab
Weatherford Station 4 firefighters find fun competition among other local pickleball teams
How to “own” the incident through quick, accurate and ongoing information
We work until all options are exhausted, on the fireground and at the depths of the ocean
Before a fire breaks out, corrections staff and firefighters should pre-plan how to respond
“I thought I lost everything,” Grace Farrell said before Frankfort firefighters went into the burned house to find her dress
Eric Valliere, chair of the Fire Department Safety Officers Association, spoke with FireRescue1 about this year’s safety push around electric batteries
Firefighters returned to the station to find fire coming from the roof
Topsham Fire Rescue program will focus on seniors and non-emergency calls
Detailing the U.S. Fire Administration initiative to create consistency of messaging among the fire service’s many organizations and agencies
Supporters on both sides gathered at the Greensboro city council meeting to protest Capt. Dustin Jones’s firing
“Every recoverable victim was saved,” Allen Fire Chief Jonathan Boyd said, highlighting the work by EMS crews
Five Montgomery firefighters were burned, two critically, while searching for people trapped in a house fire in May
The small above-the-stovetop unit can detect an uncontrolled cooking fire and deploy a proprietary liquid to extinguish the fire before it has time to spread
Joe Kerr served with the Orange County Fire Authority and Orange County Fire Department for over 30 years
Gordon Graham recommends responders be vigilant and on the lookout for kids left in hot vehicles during warmer months
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
