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.
Remote shutoffs, emergency sources and lines dedicated for firefighting are the many options being explored
Increases in drug overdoses and behavioral health calls have led some Twin Cities fire and EMS chiefs to use social workers and Community Risk Reduction to address demands
The Norwalk Fire Department was recognized for reducing workers’ compensation costs by 27% annually as part of its commitment to firefighter health and safety
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
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
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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
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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”
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