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.
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Investigators determined the fire that killed two people living in a Queens garage was arson
We are all encouraged to “make it a day ON, not a day OFF,” doubling-down on our community efforts
New firefighters receive little training on fire prevention messages before being asked to deliver presentations and take action in the field
For doing their part to help the town, the “Hydrant Heroes” get a ride to school in a fire truck
A fundraiser for former Firefighter Brett D’Appollonio and his family raised more than $10,000 in four hours
The team of first responders joined the Connecticut Hockey League and made it through the semi-final playoff round this season
First responders fundraised for EMT and Nurse Sharon Hartwell so she could fulfill her dreams of traveling
Two firefighters from the Norwalk Fire Department personally assisted each child in finding a new coat and even helped ensure they got the proper size as part of Firefighters for Operation Warm
The firefighters raised $3,500 to buy coats for children in need
Fire and EMS personnel collected gift cards and Christmas presents for the family, and are helping them move into a new house
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The partnership, which includes the city fire department, will use $1.3 million in grants to address substance abuse and addiction
Competing fire, EMS and police agencies aim to collect the most donations in the holiday bell-ringing campaign
A police detective was motivated to create the “Carter Kits” by his son, who is on the autism spectrum
LifeCare Alliance receives referrals from fire departments and healthcare providers to assist frequent 911 callers with basic needs
The program connects frequent 911 callers with social workers to address unmet needs and prevent repeat calls
A new PBS documentary suggests last year’s devastating Camp Fire could have been less catastrophic had potentially life-saving emergency alerts gone out as intended
The man, known as “Mango,” helps stop traffic to clear a path for fire engines and ambulances
The city firefighters’ association asked the public to stay vigilant for suspicious activity
Net proceeds from the stamp will go toward helping Americans with post-traumatic stress disorder
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The visit was part of the Kids with Cops and Firefighters initiative to help children with serious medical conditions
Firefighters, EMS providers and police are working with an Ohio county children’s services department to donate bicycles for Christmas
Volunteer firefighters protested the dissolution of their department last spring by locking themselves in the fire station
The county is inviting residents to sign up and provide information that would be useful to first responders in an emergency
Firefighter Rollin Tylerr Jones says his work as a first responder and nurse has driven him to step up to help victims of poverty, war, disease and disasters
The 14-year-old was recognized alongside firefighters and received a letter of commendation at a quarterly award ceremony
After a series of difficult calls, one South Carolina volunteer created a video that seeks to answer the question – and inspire others to volunteer
The pilot program seeks to help provide community members with access to healthcare and social support before emergencies arise
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