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.
First responders know holiday-related injuries are rampant this time of year; share this downloadable safety graphic and PDF with your community to help prevent as many as possible
Economic Incentives are the focus of CRR Week 2025
The St. Joseph Fire Department is working to reduce the number of fires caused by people seeking shelter inside abandoned structures
The Andover station was named for William T. Downs because of his commitment to the town and volunteerism, said Town Manager Andrew Flanagan
The facility will be used for training exercises and to house a public safety program designed to get area kids interested in becoming first responders
Just in time for Veterans Day, Riverside firefighters erected a donated flagpole in the front yard of Air Force veteran Col. Vincent Scarano
Rusk fire and police escorted Fire Chief Donald Lankford home after his lengthy hospitalization due to COVID-19
The text messages, fire officials say, impersonate the “friends of” groups that support town fire departments
The organizer, Palm Coast Fire Department Lt. Dan Driscoll, says the fright site can draw 1,200 to 2,000 visitors a night
Ron Carlson began volunteering for the Suffield Fire Department in 1971, focusing on fire safety and prevention for kids
From coast to coast, firefighters are taking part in this Halloween event focused on safety and community
Want a free doughnut or a bowl of spaghetti? Here are retailers saying thanks to EMS providers, firefighters and police officers
Kyle Schwarber sent the pies to Waltham firefighters, who then did the same for Middletown firefighters with a note that read “Go Red Sox”
The Iowa City Fire Department launched the Navigator Assistance Program last month to connect residents in need to Steve Nachazel, the county’s first social services navigator
Members of the FireRescue1 community share their stories, photos and reflections on this iconic Emmitsburg institution
Capt. Brad Tendall, 43, had been a volunteer with the Nevada Fire Department for 24 years
How to go beyond the “usual suspects” of inspections to seek out hidden violations
Departments across the country are using this year’s theme, “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety,” to engage with their community
Nikima Glatt and her son visited Syracuse Fire Station 3 to thank Lt. Thomas Dorn and Timon Woods
Michelle Khare documented her experience with South Metro Fire Rescue in a video that reached 1 million views in just over a week
The coupon will be available for eligible first responders in advance of National First Responders Day
The Georgetown County firefighter union released a statement detailing all the issues they’ve been facing in hopes of drumming up community support
Firefighter-Paramedic Sarah Roe, a 20-year veteran of the Amherst Fire Department, is searching for the perfect organ donor
The Boxford Firefighter’s Relief Association hosted a one-pitch softball tournament to help the 13-year-old’s family raise the funds to purchase the vehicle
Multiple Mechanicsburg firefighters and EMTs happened to be in the area for one of the worst fires in recent memory
It’s vital to make decisions rooted in doing what’s right for our organizations to prevent negativity from spreading
Helping a fall patient back into bed, a chair or onto the ambulance cot should launch risk mitigation in the patient’s home to prevent future falls
The Bellevue Fire Department is accused of negligence in allowing a patient’s medical information to be shared and failing to notify the patient about the confidentiality breach
The initiative aims to train and organize emergency personnel to create protocols for ceremonies, funerals, and other official events, akin to military honor guards
Active and retired firefighters from North Attleboro and Foxborough sprang into action to help a man suffering a medical emergency mid-flight
The week-long NFPA-sponsored event will take place Oct. 3-9, focusing on educating children and adults about smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
Dozens lined the streets to cheer for firefighters and wave flags and banners as a procession of fire engines moved through town
The towns of Jay and Livermore Falls had previously discussed sharing services in 2015
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