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.
“I wouldn’t be surprised if somebody told me there were 20 to 30 people permanently residing in the building at that time,” West Metro District Chief Sean O’Hara said
The West Bloomfield Township fire marshal said no adults were home at the time of the fire
NFPA Fire Sprinkler Initiative week communicates the dangers of home fires to residents and firefighters
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
As one fire chief said, “Perhaps we should advertise firefighter jobs as a paramedic job, and in small lettering add, ‘You go to an occasional fire’”
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When Strike Team 9332C took a day off from working the Bridge Fire, they jumped in to help the understaffed restaurant workers by bussing their own tables
We are thankful that the 9/11 stair climb events serve as a vehicle for firefighters across the country to gather and remember their fallen brothers
Orange County Fire Authority Firefighter-Paramedic Joe Park finished cooking breakfast for the woman after assisting, including “eggs made to order”
Under liaison Kyle Lovell’s guidance, diversity training focused on the LGBTQ community has been provided for all 1,700 members of the fire department
It is difficult to state that we care about the public we serve when we cite “personal choice” as a reason for not being vaccinated
Firefighter Steven Keenan discovered Liam, who was 10 months old at the time, in the arms of his mother
Residents of Alta Sierra donated money to help provide free meals to the first responders working the French Fire near Lake Isabella
The FDNY 343 Ride supports the veterans that took the fight overseas after 9/11
Knowing how to intervene when a firefighter is going off the rails could save their career and protect the department’s reputation
Beginning on Sept. 1, residents who find pets that seem lost can bring them to Volusia County fire stations for microchip scanning
Working with schools to develop a plan for initial protective actions during emergencies, like active shooter events
The Kings County and Hanford Fire Departments grew by one member after 7-year-old Penelope “Penny” Saltray was sworn in by Chief Steve Pendergrass
Fellow firefighters, family and friends attended the public viewing of Battalion Chief Joshua Laird
In this tip, Gordon Graham outlines how first responders should communicate when encountering an individual experiencing a mental health crisis
Shanna Norton is considering legal options after learning a San Bernardino County captain allegedly saw the crash but ordered the crew to leave without first rendering medical aid
Burlington Firefighter-EMT Colin McFadden remains in the ICU after experiencing a medical emergency at three-alarm fire
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