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.
Follow these tips for a fun and engaging open house during fire prevention week
A well-executed chief’s inspection can mean the difference between a department that is merely functional and one that excels
Key steps for volunteer and combination departments to implement a community risk reduction program
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
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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
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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
Mayday training, preplanning, mutual-aid agreements and scene size-ups emerge as common themes in major incidents
The Westport Fire Department is gathering outerwear and working with a charity
Public safety departments are warning their communities about flooding and other hazards
The Snyder Fire Department’s new four-phase recruitment strategy is already showing results
“You need to hear the beep,” the Washington Township Fire Department sings to the tune of Cher’s “If I Could Turn Back Time”
2018 Santa Fe Sport models’ anti-lock brake system can malfunction, cause an electrical surge and start a fire, even if the engine is off
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Fort Myers Beach Fire Chief Ronald Martin details the department’s planning, rescue and recovery efforts in the wake of disaster
Statesboro Chief Tim Grams said the plan should let inspectors work efficiently “while also offering a more convenient option for the business owners”
Limited staffing calls for being efficient in planning, training and member skills
Members of the Alexander City Fire Department showed their creativity and scared up some fun
CPs should have extensive prehospital experience and a strong network of peers in related disciplines
“The coordinated efforts to protect first responders, building engineers and others is vital,” Fire Chief Niles Ford said
These stores and restaurants are saying thanks with discounts in person and online
More than 30 girls received hands-on instruction and learned how to use equipment that police and fire use every day
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