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.
The run on buying and installing private hydrants comes after the news of water supply problems during the Palisades Fire
A retired police lieutenant turned journalist reports from the frontlines, where courage meets heartbreak
North West Fire District Chief Tony McIntyre said the Baldwinsville apartments did have sprinklers and smoke detectors but the bulk of the fire was in the attic
Firefighting foam is blamed for PFAS pollution in one airport-adjacent area that has registered two violations this year
Stillwater’s new Pierce aerial is white with orange stripes and says “Go Pokes” on the side as well as a black ladder showing mascot “Pistol Pete”
The fire service must recommit to reaching our newest “hard to reach” population – the general public
A Monday to Sunday breakdown of what’s it’s like to serve as a fire chief for a mid-size fire department
As part of the Community Assistance Response program, paramedics and mental health professionals, rather than police, are at the forefront of non-violent crisis calls
The Owensboro Fire Department, created in 1866, is seeking the public’s help to learn about its past
Listen as Gordon Graham offers a reminder to first responders that the public is always watching, even when the lights and sirens aren’t on
FirstNet
How to make sound decisions about emergency communications systems in an ever-changing field
How to hone tactical athletic prowess, develop specialized skills, embrace teamwork and shine in the spotlight
As Chief John Eversole once said, the public expects “brain-surgeon decathlon champions” to show up when they call 911
“We kept hoping that we would find somebody somewhere, but it didn’t work out that way,” Pittsburgh Bureau Fire Captain said of Surfside aid mission
A neighboring restaurant opened its doors to the crew after a franchise worker indicated too many firefighters had already gone through with large orders
The ride, called Bay2Brooklyn, is “dedicated to public safety, all military branches, medical providers,” according to the group’s Facebook page
Asst. Chief Jason Kirchner of Dalton remembered as a family man who helped his community
The names of the state’s first 10 Black firefighters are memorialized on a plaque at the location of former Engine Company No. 9 in Richmond
Mark and Candi Krause, and their daughters, McKenah Wehr and Aubree Romig, serve as volunteers for Upper Macungie Fire Station 56
Recruitment efforts ramp up as numbers in the tri-state area have diminished in recent decades
James Hedrick of Fairfax County showed perseverance during COVID-19 and excellence in training staff
The program allows Hunterdon County first responders to access detailed floor plans through an app on their phone
A high volume of dumpster fires were attributed to the holiday weekend festivities
In a 20-year span, FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program has provided more than $1.1 billion in those three states
The second annual “Hero’s for Heroes Run,” an appreciation event for fire and EMS workers, was started during the pandemic amid strict social distancing
The city of Plugerville is seeking an extension on the city’s EMS contract with the Plugerville Fire Department until city officials choose from one of five proposed options for sustained EMS coverage
The renowned PIO discusses some challenging incidents he covered and shares guidance for new PIOs getting their footing in the role
The Norwich council voted to create a fire services director position and rejected a boost to volunteer firefighter retirement pensions
The Ricardo Torres Jr. scholarship was created from a $50,000 donation to the City of New Haven by Lt. Samod Rankins
Crawford County residents can sign up for the alerts to alert them to significant weather, hazardous materials incidents, AMBER alerts for missing children or an active shooting
The new fines would kick in after the third false alarm in a calendar year, starting at $100 for the fourth false alarm, $200 for the fifth and $300 for the sixth and any additional false alarms
What’s on your department’s Amazon wish list? 5 ways to leverage Prime Day for your department and community
A public analysis confirmed that the City of Ashland would not financially or operationally benefit from eliminating Ashland Fire & Rescue’s ambulance service
