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.
Fire prevention investigators found numerous violations inside the illegally converted Queens house
Stamford firefighters faced “heavy fire” on both floors extending into the attic when they arrived
The Sterling Fire Department is using a program that allows residents and business owners to provide critical information to enhance pre-planning
More than 2,000 people have paid the $25 membership fee to be part of the Edinboro Volunteer Fire Department’s club launched to help fund operations
The Burlington Fire Department is participating in a program designed to allow firefighters and paramedics gain rapid entry into a person’s home without damage
These concepts will yield more prepared, capable and resilient communities
Michael Dunn made cards with the phone numbers of addiction centers and group homes; a website also gives patients more resources
Pippa Mann drove a tiller truck to encourage people to sign up to become organ donors
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Fifteen Girl Scouts from different troops around the state traveled to Bloomington to participate in Camp Courage Miss Firefighter
America’s diverse population can make things complicated for the fire service, but addressing the issue prevents it from being a problem
Bursting Bubbles developed a toy that wouldn’t take up much space in emergency vehicles while allowing responders to connect with those with autism
The Rapid City Fire Department now deploys one paramedic in an SUV to calls that are not as urgent so that an ambulance unit is kept available
The crew, who rescued Ernest Silva, 92, when he fell into his well after the pump house floor gave way, returned to rebuild it for him
Resiliency training, real-time data and safe stations are helping firefighters and the communities they serve combat the opioid epidemic
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Pairing community paramedics with advanced practice providers for home visits to frequent utilizers decreased 911 volumes in a pilot program
Research offers solutions to EMS providers’ hesitation regarding additional duties, hours and changing perception CP programs may bring
Educating firefighters about autism awareness can help them identify behaviors and special needs in victims that may require modifications in their response
Bainbridge Island residents prepared for the chance that they could be completely cut off from first responders in a major disaster like an earthquake
Owensboro Fire Department Capt. James Howard has worked with his colleagues to meet face-to-face with refugee communities to develop critical relationships
Firefighters, paramedics and police officers served breakfast to kids at Midway Elementary as part of National School Breakfast Week
GoodTaste! Pittsburgh Owner Dee Weinberg said she expects this year’s event to be bigger and better with 32 food trucks from around the region
County leaders across the board say they’d rather send too many warning messages than too few during future incidents
Bill Carey created a bottle that helps with visual and auditory stimulation in an effort to help autistic patients feel more comfortable
Build upon existing training standards, and incorporate community needs to craft firefighter training from the ground up
So far, the anti-bleeding kits are in about 345 school buildings where teachers and police have completed training in about 70 school districts
Attendees of the Cameron Park Fire Department annual Crab Feed said including the gun just days after a fatal school shooting was “extremely wrong”
Firefighter Meredith Garee was on a fire truck ladder when a driver ran into the rig, causing injury to Garee’s arm
The department celebrated Valentine’s Day by putting out heartfelt PSAs about candle and kitchen safety and the importance of CPR
The “Take Me Home” program includes an online registry and stickers with the logo that will help first responders assess the situation
The Terre Haute Fire Department’s “Close Before You Doze” campaign is urging the community to use a closed door as a fire barrier
The first responders danced with girls who did not have a father at the South Salt Lake Valentine’s Day daddy-daughter dance
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