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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The weather stations measure wind, temperature and humidity and transmit the data every 10 minutes to PG&E’s wildfire-safety operations center in San Francisco
Teams from 23 departments took turns working in half-hour shifts during the night after flames broke out at a large mansion in Old Brookville
The modern 10,314-square-foot facility replaces two buildings, which housed the old fire station and the community’s library branch
Members of the Tulsa police, fire department and EMS are joining the cause to raise veteran suicide awareness
The county motorcycle clubs are organizing a benefit to help recover more than $230,000 worth of stolen items
The city’s fire chief says inadequate equipment is partly to blame for the increase in mercury and other harmful chemicals in firefighters’ blood
Officials planned to provide residents a way to get to know their local emergency responders on a more relaxed level
Gary Firefighters Union Local 359 and the Gary Fire Department partnered with the Gary Parks Department to host a park clean-up Friday and Saturday at Buffington Park
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Employ visual cues, citizen education and engagement, and media to highlight department activities
The Fayette Volunteer Fire Department and the Concerned Citizens of Burlington organized the community event to show support and raise funds
“First Responders Live,” produced by Dick Wolf of “Law & Order” fame, will offer live coverage of fire, police, EMTs and other first responders as they react to calls throughout the country
In a fundraising and awareness campaign, the Spring Fire Department has partnered with the Harris County Animal Shelter to produce the department’s first calendar
Birmingham community paramedicine program identifies individuals with needs in order to reduce unnecessary future calls taxing the system
Deputy Chief Rich Elliot details the IAFC’s Wildland Fire Policy Committee efforts to connect resources in preventing and mitigating wildland risk reduction
After responding to a call nearby, Gainesville Fire Department firefighters stepped in to help a World War II veteran by clearing his yard, driveway and roof of leaves
Tallmadge Fire Department firefighters helped grant 14-year-old Ian Alaniz’s wish with a ride home on the last day of school
The Community Resource Paramedic program is a collaborative effort between the fire department and other area organizations that aims to reduce 911 calls and hospital visits
The tipping point that led to the resignations was the way fire leadership handled the hiring and firing of former firefighter Steve Schaefer and investigation into the department that followed.
An incident highlighted how perception is everything in communications with community members
Fire Chief Tom Casey said there are so few volunteers responding to calls in Preston that, “we’re at the point now where it’s unknown whether anyone is coming”
Fire service leaders say finding dedicated volunteers, particularly young people, has been getting harder over the past several years
Fire erupts at new Florida warehouse not yet preplanned by fire department
Each of the city’s five fire stations has one or two ambulances and is staffed by at least one paramedic and one firefighter/EMT
Oakland nonprofit illustrates how simple actions can positively impact community and department members alike
After learning one of their littlest fans was battling cancer, the Professional Firefighters of Keene had custom fire gear made for him, as well as his twin sister and older brother
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Members of the Converse Fire Department finished mowing the yard of a resident who had fallen during the task
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