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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The simple act of changing bulb colors on station wreaths engages citizens in fire safety messages
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An honest and objective community assessment will highlight the many potential MCI events that could occur in any jurisdiction
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It’s time to make MCI training part of the regular rotation
Each crew will include a firefighter/EMT, a social worker and a police officer
When dealing with the public, too many members either clam up and say nothing or say way too much beyond the scope of what’s appropriate
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Fire department and city leaders in St. Louis and Baltimore are looking at ways to reduce those dangers
The Houston firefighter removed the post when asked by the family, but Mickey Reed says he wants others to learn from the firefighter’s actions
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The unmistakable whiff of smoke is often what first alerts someone to a nearby fire. But what if you can’t smell?
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Weeks after a deadly rowhouse fire, Adam Thiel cited the need for fire prevention efforts, adding that “equity is a really important component” of the issue
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High profile fires in Philadelphia and New York highlight the need for additional community outreach and education
Get the resources your department needs to focus on community risk reduction
It’s the responsibility of fire service organizations to provide some education and awareness about the reality of this work
Respect and admiration for one of us is respect and admiration for all of us
In the wake of two fires that left dozens dead, including many children, we must reinforce our life safety messages and focus on member support
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For those with a related diagnosis, they may struggle with emergency sights and sounds or being touched, which can trigger anxiety and lead to outbursts that look like noncompliance
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