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 Anchorage Fire Department is calling attention to poor maintenance, safety problems in multi-family housing
From spooky safety tips to fun costume posts, law enforcement, fire and EMS departments nationwide are sharing the Halloween spirit through photos and videos
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
Reviewing benefits and risks of volunteer fire department mergers – and how to start the merger process for a smooth transition
“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
The Atlantic County Special Needs Registry seeks to ensure first responders can prepare to care appropriately for a person with special needs
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
How to identify, onboard and manage community paramedics to succeed in their unique role in improving community health
Smokey Bear was right about humans being able to prevent many wildfires
Vallejo officials are working to better clarify that the “bills” received by patients are actually information copies showing fees to be paid by insurance carriers
The high school football players said they wanted to honor firefighters and police on the anniversary of 9/11 but had not received permission
From family fitness demonstrations to a helicopter ride-along, Orange County (Calif.) Fire Authority members are using all the tools at their disposal to reach the public
Key areas offer signs that change is afoot, while other areas remain restricted
Dan Byrne shares ideas for how to stem the increasing number of fire deaths in America
Orange County fire, EMS and law enforcement officials urged hikers to properly prepare and take caution before heading out to the trails
Attorney: Roger Stokes was incorrectly identified as the man in video following President Trump’s tweet
St. George Island Volunteer Firefighter/First Responder Brian Stephen Smith, 56, was swept up by the current while trying to save a man and child in distress
Key realizations about the impact of fire prevention and CRR efforts
Residents argued firefighters had no problem responding to calls in the seven years the siren was previously turned off for repairs
One resident voiced concerns that the 95- and 109-decibel sirens in town could have a negative health impact
“Community paramedics hold a unique skill set to address the overlapping mental, medical and social conditions that homeless individuals may be presenting”
Skip the “my backyard” mindset and instead advocate for consolidation, cooperation and collaboration
CP/MIH provides outreach, promotes wellness and navigates patients into and through the healthcare system as part of a greater objective – community risk reduction
4 steps to prepare for a fire involving hazardous or potentially explosive materials
The community paramedicine pilot has demonstrated that expanding paramedics’ job capacities can meaningfully reduce pressure on emergency department services
Parishville Firefighter-EMT Nicholas Jerome spent two weeks in the hospital following the on-duty crash
Hingham Police Chief Glenn Olsson said the controversy partly contributed to his decision to retire, effective immediately
Members of the El Paso Fire Department reflected on their response to the shooting that killed 23 people
Firefighters organized a demonstration at Portland Firefighters Park where attendees also helped clean up the park
Demonstrators in Newton delivered the petition to the mayor’s office, asking that the Firefighter Remembrance Flag be put back up
The move follows a weeklong conflict between the town of Hingham and the fire department over the display of the flags
