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.
Identify the neighborhood to maximize impact, assemble your team, and get into the community
You’ll undoubtedly have to answer at least one of these questions when speaking with members of the community, so be ready
Fire officials are spreading awareness and providing tips for families when it comes to developing a home escape plan
To promote Fire Prevention Week, randomly selected customers will get a free pizza if their smoke alarms are in working order
First Care training empowers citizens to stop the bleed and transition from hapless bystanders to lifesavers
The department gave Zac Yanch his own bunker gear, which his dad said he slept in most of the night
Firefighter Sgt. James Strock and Officer Michael Harrington argued with John McCumber in the parking lot of a gas station
Responders can get free tickets for themselves and five additional guests to WonderWorks, a science-driven attraction
The store hosted a “first responder day” before they opened to the public
Nick Riordan said he’s taking things day by day after being diagnosed with neuroendocrine carcinoma
Firefighter Jessica LaMer, paramedic Amy Benson and police officer Sylvie Boy wanted to symbolize “what those guys and gals have to carry every day”
“I think it’s important for our players to see our first responders as people, not just somebody in uniform,” Coach Todd Moebes said
“The sunlight will come through, when it’s filled with liquid, and act as a magnifying glass,” firefighter David Richardson said
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Cedar Hill firefighters handed out 250 glasses that appeared safe, but were later recalled by Amazon
Survivors of the fire have demanded to know why their communities weren’t evacuated sooner
Ben Schultz was injured during a training exercise in June; the money will help pay for medical and travel expenses
The Burlington Fire Department is part of a four-week program where they read to kids and teach them about fire safety
Chief Travis Myklebust offered strategies to create community partnerships and collaboration to achieve a reduction in 911 calls the fire service responds to
The firefighters said they were told they couldn’t come back after the fire to settle the tab
The average homeowner may rely too heavily on their local fire department for fire protection over fire suppression
Fire Up A Cure featured teams of firefighters and paramedics competing in events such as tug of war and a relay obstacle course for the Cure It Foundation
The second Teen Summer Camp brought dozens of children to the department to mingle with personnel and experience the business end of a fire hose
FireRescue1 looked at Google Trends data to discover which opioids are most often researched.
Residents said officials are silencing them with a new resolution that gives them a right to deny requests to speak during board meetings
Judy Edwards asked the firefighters for a wish list after discovering the “appalling conditions” of their station
An open house was held for the community to see their renovated station and to learn more about the firefighters
Activities will include live burn demonstration, fire marshal presentations and more
Tim Cernohous was saved by Paul Gucinski when he collapsed during a half marathon
Lt. Josh Snyder has teamed up with a fire station to host a donor drive
Cellphones were receiving emergency evacuation alerts for the wrong city
The Tunnels to Towers organization will use the money to build smart homes for injured service members
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