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.
The novel coronavirus landed in Washington State in early 2020, kicking off a nationwide reckoning and a new era of service for first responders
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Naperville’s CART started full-time service in January, responding to mental health crises and community paramedicine calls
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.
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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
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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
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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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She helped local EMTs pay for their training and continuing education courses
Citizens voted to replace the town’s self-governing fire department with a municipal-run outfit after all but one member of the department quit last month
Several people commented to ask why the firefighters couldn’t have simply gone over or under the car
Anaheim Fire & Rescue posted photos of a fire hose going through the broken windows of a car and urged the public to be aware of fire hydrants
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A Harrisburg Fire Department crew stepped in to watch two boys after it was determined their parents needed to be transported to the hospital
Some fire and emergency services associations believe the changes to the first responders’ advisory board could politicize the group
Natacha Davis stood before 300 first responders and told them how the caring she found at a fire station helped her to finally overcome her addiction
Battalion Chief Thomas Cope said he saw Jackson McNary come out to help in his firefighter Halloween costume while they responded to a burning shed
Manchester Fire Department Lt. Mike Rheault engaged with a 9-year-old boy after responding to a fire alarm in his apartment building
In response to the warning, fire department officials said they are still “more than prepared and well equipped” to respond to emergencies
Firefighters, EMS providers and police officers surprised the Pierro family with gifts and well wishes a month after 6-year-old Kierra underwent cardiac arrest
Durham Deputy Fire Chief Chris Iannuzzi stressed the importance of checking decorations and testing smoke detectors after the first tree fire of the year
Gather stakeholders and resources, capitalize on the holidays and perform a community education blitz after tragedy to stop preventable fire deaths
Four Kern County firefighters bought more than 200 Target gift cards and gave them away to Butte County residents on their days off
The Hattiesburg Fire Department raised $1,400 for Harlie Williams, 8, who was the recipient of their annual No Shave November fundraiser
The growing population of Stamford means more cars on the road, and less space for first responders
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