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.
A review of 13 investigations highlights three actions fire departments can take to reduce firefighter risk in the wildland-urban interface
Welfare check calls may seem routine, but they can escalate fast — learn the critical questions to ask dispatch and the red flags to watch for before knocking
When false fire alarms from a fraternity house hit a breaking point, one fire officer found the answer in equal parts authority and allyship
The printers, which are used for engineering classes, will help produce masks that can be sterilized and reused
The three Michelin-starred restaurant, closed to the public due to COVID-19, has converted into a commissary kitchen producing 2,000 meals a day
Chelsea firefighters have gone to nearly 20 homes to help residents celebrate after their birthday plans were canceled due to the crisis
The businesses that equip and serve first responders are supporting the national emergency response with new products, free services and donations
#StayHomeforUs, #AlwaysOpen and #HelpUsHelpYou are some of the hashtags being used to promote social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic
Summit County is asking dentists, construction companies, small businesses and anyone else who has PPE to donate to firefighters and EMS
Firefighters in Glendale, which has four cases, have stepped up to help residents who are isolating due to age or underlying health conditions
Detailing grant options and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act aimed at relieving financial burdens on communities
Develop a plan for recalling retired members and asking for community volunteers
Officials say the Alameda firefighter is being quarantined outside the county and all fire stations will remain open
Emilee Derrer, whose father is a fire captain and whose mother is an EMT, received a ‘Pink Heals’ surprise celebration at her home
Fire prevention classes are a great way to connect to the community and demonstrate the value of a department
The Texas firefighter-paramedic said the experience taught him the importance of raising awareness about living organ donations
First responders performed a welfare check after the woman told a healthcare worker she was unable to buy food after having surgery
The 13-year-old, who has a congenital heart condition, has already collected several shirts and patches during his extended hospital stay
The network held its first training in Berks County last month with a focus on first responder suicides
Law enforcement, EMS and civic leaders joined forces to fund a valuable communication app and get it in the hands of first responders
East Jefferson Fire Rescue Lt. Reece Chambers is believed to be the first firefighter in the state to return to front-line duty after a heart transplant
Forming a new district brought some challenges, but officials said the impact on the community has been positive
Examining why firefighters with negative feelings toward specific groups still provide equitable treatment to all citizens
Clark County Fire Capt. Robin Brown, one of the first hand amputees to be hired as a first responder in the U.S., is retiring after 37 years
The St. Louis Fire Department says the partnership with the show has been successful, but some believe it may breach patient privacy
Supplies including flashlights, bandages, gauze and items to make a tourniquet were donated by local emergency agencies and businesses
Blocked hydrant incident highlights differences between public opinion and fire service best practices
The GoFundMe campaign seeks to raise $5,000 for the daughters of Orange Fire Marshal Tim Smith, who died in a crash while returning from a call
The Hanford Fire Department will hold their first free “Ride a bike with a Firefighter” event for kids and teens
A video showing the illegally parked vehicle with the hose running through it was posted on Facebook
Personnel from the LAFD’s Station 9 in Skid Row gave an inside look at their experience aiding thousands of homeless residents
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