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.
Economic Incentives are the focus of CRR Week 2025
The St. Joseph Fire Department is working to reduce the number of fires caused by people seeking shelter inside abandoned structures
Videos offer as useful tips firefighters can share with their communities just in time for Thanksgiving
Staff at the Gloucester Fire Department contributed their own money to pay for the recliner to help Jim Milone get up to his walker more easily
Committed leadership, mission-focus and a data-informed mindset will allow us to effectively manage the financial challenges ahead
The guidance includes recommendations for preparing personnel, the station, apparatus and the community for times of social upheaval
To make progress, we must first condemn such racism and acknowledge our role in its continued existence
Duty speaks louder than words, and we must do what we were sworn to do –protect the lives of everyone
Opelika Firefighter Kristopher Davis, 22, said he wanted to stand up against racism and was glad to see people of all races joining the demonstration
Whether you’re trying to fund a new ambulance or stock the pantry, use these tips to engage with your community remotely
An enduring lesson for public safety leadership in recent years is that the public wants and expects accurate information, transparency
Disparaging posts send local officials scrambling to rebuild trust during already tense times
The volunteers got to work sewing new elastics for the older masks
A pandemic makes you first witnesses to history, but are you prepared to face this test – and the many others ahead?
Chiefs speak of balancing the pain of injustice and their duty to serve the community
We can’t make good progress as a fire service with leaders making decisions based on likes instead of needs
EMS Chief Dr. Mike McEvoy reminds, “There is no other component of the fire service that saves more lives than EMS”
It will take a unique mix of leadership, external communications and technological solutions to reverse the downward trend in volunteerism
In this episode, host Marc Bashoor speaks with NVFC Chair Steve Hirsch about fire service volunteerism, recruitment and retention efforts, and professionalism
North Bend voters will decide whether to reduce the public safety fee, which union members worry will lead to significant cuts
Don’t let the current crisis destroy your previously identified individual goals and departmental priorities
Home Fire Sprinkler Week aims to spread awareness about sprinklers and home fire safety through online resources
Delray Beach Fire Rescue purchased 150 test kits using $9,000 donated by community members
Warners-Memphis Volunteer Fire Capt. Dan Hogan is recovering after 26 days in the hospital and was greeted with cheers and sirens upon arriving home
Some Schenectady officials criticized the parade as a waste of resources, as dozens of first responders in the city face potential layoffs due to the pandemic
Paul Latino, who caught the virus at work, encourages others to consider making a potentially life-saving donation
Firefighters said the eight boxes containing 160 N95 respirators were left with their engine without a note while the crew was out shopping for groceries
Tips for staying positive and focused on the community during times of high stress
With funerals and memorials now delayed, held virtually or at a distance, we worry about the impact on grieving families
Spring Hill Firefighter Mitchell Earwood, 34, died at his home when the storm swept through Middle Tennessee on Sunday
The commission, which normally has a “zero tolerance” policy on gifts for public officials, will allow some exceptions during the COVID-19 pandemic
The New Hampshire Fire Marshal’s Office explained proper methods for sterilizing face masks while warning that microwaving them can start fires
The camp, which normally serves children with serious illnesses, is equipped with onsite medical facilities
MOST POPULAR
- Mass. house fire reveals more illegal apartments
- Fire prevention class teaching tips
- How fire service culture suppresses prejudice and implicit bias
- FF-medic donates part of liver to retired police officer after seeing Facebook post
- Mid-rise and low-rise buildings: An operational nightmare for fire crews