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.
In Troy, officials are working to remove Red X signs from marked buildings by investing in repairs rather than demolitions
The week focuses on the need for better understanding of the life safety benefits of home fire sprinklers
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The program will train faculty to prepare for emergency situations and supply bleeding control kits for classrooms
Ohio Firefighter-Paramedic Mike Weissmann is currently awaiting a match to a living donor
Two students are facing criminal charges after participating in a viral video challenge that prompted a fire response at their high school
The STARS program creates emergency care plans for children with advanced medical needs, and then works with first responders to provide specialized training in case an emergency occurs
The departments began last week using automatic vehicle locator technology to dispatch first responders based on which vehicles are closest to incidents
In this episode, host Marc Bashoor speaks with Fire Chief John Butler about setting department missions and engaging in strategic planning
Part 1 – Recently retired PIO Mark Brady details his career and the industry changes that impacted the PIO position
Part 2 – Mark Brady shares timeless tips for PIOs and reflects on three critical fire incidents
The Tallahassee Fire Department is investigating after the retired fire truck dedicated to a woman who died from liver cancer went up in flames
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
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