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.
Each day communities are finding more and more of them
The simple act of changing bulb colors on station wreaths engages citizens in fire safety messages
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
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
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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
A citizen complaint about the flags prompted Hingham’s police and fire chiefs to ask for the flags’ removal
Omaha Firefighter Drew Gerken was recognized for stepping up to help families recover after devastating fires
Town Administrator Tom Mayo expects the flags that fly atop fire trucks to be removed within a couple of days
Two fire apparatus displaying the flag drove by the rally supporting police officers on Tuesday
Officials said some of the residents tried to put out the fire themselves before calling for help
Bedford Firefighter-Paramedic Daniel Stewart and Nurse Beth Stewart have been working opposite days on the front lines while raising their two children
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Fire service leaders face a new challenge in being deemed ‘guilty by association’ during recent national emergencies
The proceeds from the $8 masks go to five fire departments and three EMS agencies that serve the Bay Eagle Area School District
Crisfield volunteer firefighters lifted Shirl Carmine to the window of her mother’s room after they were separated for four months
San Francisco saw at least 100 fires Saturday night, with dozens more in nearby counties
Facing mounting fiscal challenges, many departments are forced to eliminate or reduce training, fire prevention, travel and physicals
The New Kinloch Fire Protection District said the community has rallied around Firefighter Arlydia Bufford and her condition has improved
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Family members and colleagues of Kennewick Firefighter Shane Webb urged others to wear a mask to help slow the spread
More than 50 firefighters responded to the vegetation fire
The Stonewall Jackson Fire Department said in the statement that it will work to address the issue with input from the community
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