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.
Respondents report a “death drop” in constituent engagement on Twitter/X while also reporting that Facebook continues to reign supreme
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The next time you hold a fire department awards ceremony, consider giving those life safety awards to the fire inspectors and fire prevention personnel
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The Rockport Fire Department is raising money for Jason Doyle, 38, who has been hospitalized, fighting the virus for nearly a month
Cresaptown Volunteer Fire Department firefighters installed a special mailbox in front of the fire hall to receive letters for Santa
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Dayton first responders worked together to fix a family’s home, stock the pantry with food, and get clothes for the kids
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Farmington Volunteer Fire Department Chief Brian VanSickle said he was in shock after being invited to the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort and presented with a six-figure donation
Hawaii-based Firefighter Michael Clark’s TikTok tackling misinformation spread on the platform has garnered millions of views
The holiday tradition last seen 70 years ago has made a comeback this year, with firehouses competing to win money for charity
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“It’s not in our job description, but there are things, those things we enjoy doing,” said Cincinnati Fire Lt. Bill Feckter
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One year ago, Fenwick High School lacrosse team Coach Phil Keegan collapsed during a team practice; this week he thanked first responders who saved him
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Two Spokane County Fire District 8 firefighters raised the flag in honor of all members who battled the devastating wildfires in the state in September
The new service allows individuals to receive notifications sent from local authorities to stay informed on potentially hazardous situations involving weather, traffic and other emergencies, including the spread of COVID-19
“Step Up To The Plate” is a campaign launched by CAL FIRE/Fresno County Fire to collect donations of baseball cards for kids affected by the Creek Fire
The Denver Fire Department urged motorists to yield to emergency vehicles after the shift commander’s vehicle was struck by another car
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Casper Fire-EMS officials warned of an “alarming” trend in significant fires sparked by discarded smoking materials
The Pflugerville Professional Firefighters Association said the new district is necessary due to call volumes nearly doubling over the past year
Officials had announced a plan to study the department’s safety practices following the 2019 death of Lt. Jason Menard, but say that plan was slowed by the COVID-19 pandemic
A Baby Yoda doll gifted to firefighters by a 5-year-old boy has traveled from fire crew to fire crew in adventures documented on Facebook
Three planes built between 1927 and 1957 will fly five first responders and healthcare professionals in a parade over Washington State landmarks and medical facilities
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“Get Your Mask On,” which parodies “Get Your Shine On” by Florida Georgia Line, was written by Naperville Firefighter-Paramedic Billy Croft to lift spirits and promote healthy habits
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The billing of fees issued to insurance companies for medical care rendered by Vallejo firefighters was suspended until further notice after patients mistook fee notices for bills
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