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 Norwalk Fire Department was recognized for reducing workers’ compensation costs by 27% annually as part of its commitment to firefighter health and safety
City officials ordered the Brooklyn house to be torn down after a woman died in the fifth fire in the house in two years
Prepared homeowners taking advantage of a burgeoning market of home fire defense technologies have a big role to play in saving homes from wildfire
Holden Bridges’ father flagged down a fire truck to ask if they could come to the party after none of Holden’s classmates came
Representatives from Pueblo law enforcement and fire department competed in a hockey game designed to raise funds for underprivileged children
What started as a Christmas gift by Justin Gordon turned into a community-wide effort to deliver food once a month to a fire station
When a propane grill caught fire, Daniel Koch alerted adults and “kept a dangerous situation from getting worse”
The union posted a message on Facebook, saying “there has not been transparency or community involvement”
The change is expected to start next year and could close a sad chapter in Detroit’s history that saw hundreds of structures torched around Halloween
The Santa Rosa Police Department worked for more than a week to collect new costumes for children affected by the fires that swept through Sonoma County
OKC Thunder players suited up in full firefighter gear and participated in an obstacle challenge with firefighters
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Valley Regional Fire and EMS teamed up with the Fraternal Order of Police Christina Lodge 84 to help their brothers and sisters in Texas in time for Christmas
The Mustang Fire Department dressed up and used puppets to present fire safety to elementary students
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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
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