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.
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USAR teams have been deployed to a staging area, and local fire departments have been issuing safety reminders to their communities
Data analysis pinpoints at-risk populations that can be targeted for CRR strategies – if your department has the bandwidth
This week’s photo captures a tug-on-your-heart-strings moment featuring a Glendale, Arizona, firefighter kindly helping a teenager tie his tie
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Junie’s mother said his favorite part of the fire station visit was spending time with this patient firefighter
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The retired firefighter told authorities he was approached by a man in an orange vest; the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has arrested three suspects
The Thurston Regional Fire Authority leader also said that three of the five stations face closure without additional funds
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Windsor-Severance Fire Rescue’s Station 4 boasts an underground SAR training area and a gym, as well as a fire pit and barbecue area
In this tip, risk management expert Gordon Graham outlines a community risk reduction plan departments can follow to protect at-risk populations
The Copenhagen village board issued an ultimatum to fire leaders: turn the department’s finances over to the town or be dissolved completely
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As two Walla Walla paramedics continue to serve the initiative in its second year, the fire department and hospital say they have seen cost savings
Jackson firefighters and recruits have been filling sandbags, distributing water and performing rescues
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With the U.S. now leading the world in monkeypox cases, first responders should be aware of the symptoms and how to properly treat patients
The Ohio first responders rotated giving the woman piggyback rides down a mountain trail
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Missoula firefighters helped Emma Massie, who is unable to use her legs, up the mountain in a running stroller
Hamilton Township’s Henry Roldan said a neighbor fled the home without help and that he made sure no one was left inside
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