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.
Time and again, history has shown what happens when fire codes are ignored
Flag code requests we follow specific guidelines when displaying the American flag at our stations and on fire apparatus
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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
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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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