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.
Launching during Fire Prevention Week, users of the free service can upload details about occupants and hazards to assist Easton firefighters in emergencies.
Too many people are still dying in home fires despite the widespread availability of modern smoke alarms, plus their advanced features
Ardmore firefighters, Rotary Club members and churches worked to have residents sign up for smoke detectors after a fire killed two people
By visiting expos, leading workshops and encouraging parents to seek their expertise, Fort Bragg firefighters are making a difference
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Ronald Ellis was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, in April
After the man was sent to the hospital, the firefighters also gave kids a tour of the truck
Firefighters are uniquely positioned in their communities to see real needs that may be overlooked by others
The emblem will be displayed on more than 100 vehicles operated by the Tulsa Fire Department
The fire chief wants to remain neutral in the eyes of the community
Jay Steiner and Aaron Gaunt beat hundreds of entrants from across the nation
Crews volunteered their time to build a ramp so a man with a recent leg amputation can get in out of his house with more ease
Fire crews and police arrived and used a crane to remove the grate, which weighed a few hundred pounds
Cancer survivors or those battling cancer can write messages on the pink fire truck, ambulance or patrol car
Sophina keeps a list of her first responder friends and, with her mother’s help, prays for them at bedtime
The department is holding a “girls only” firsthand experience of what it’s like to be a firefighter
Do the right thing because it is right, but also do the right thing because your job, supported by the currency of public trust, depends on it
A sensory tent will be set up, and licensed occupational and physical therapists will be present to share information about the unique needs of children on the autism spectrum
A benefit will raise money to help cover medical costs not covered by insurance
The department downloaded the sign-language app on its iPads to communicate with people who are deaf or hard of hearing
Language and culture can greatly impede a department’s efforts to resolve and prevent emergencies, but there are ways to overcome it
Family members drew attention to the issue after bystanders videotaped, instead of calling 911, a hit-and-run
The Department of Parks and Recreation chose six parks in each borough to place AEDs
Not all head-scratcher decisions come out of D.C.; here’s a look at what some local politicians are doing to give firefighters a swift kick in the shins
Most days are relatively routine broken up by occasional chaos
Firefighter Cody Carraway’s 15-month-old son has a large tumor in his pelvic area and it’s spreading to surrounding muscle tissue
The application period began last week for jobs that could last until December
The challenges and opportunities presented by the new government require firefighters engage with their elected officials
Phoenix Lake was celebrating with police officers when firefighters arrived outside his home in a fire truck
The state is combining reward and punishment incentives and including aspects of public safety beyond fire
The designation aims to inform the public of hotels that have passed intensive safety inspections
Here’s why it’s important to establish strong, positive relations between the fire service and the community
The fire service has evolved beyond firefighting, taking on roles in EMS, hazardous material mitigation, technical rescue, and now Community Risk Reduction
