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.
Ardmore firefighters, Rotary Club members and churches worked to have residents sign up for smoke detectors after a fire killed two people
Ahead of Oct. 28, share your organization’s impact with local media outlets and reach out to local companies for support
Ensure your home is equipped with smoke/CO alarms, fire extinguishers, escape ladders and other vital safety products
The fire service has evolved beyond firefighting, taking on roles in EMS, hazardous material mitigation, technical rescue, and now Community Risk Reduction
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Firefighter Kyle Jameson was honored by Wreaths Across America when the organization laid a wreath for him
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Investigators said the blaze started when a vehicle caught fire in the garage
Members of the fire company and county businesses donated food and prepared meals for 180 people
Norwalk firefighters brought stuffed animals and gifts cards to the home of Yosely Lopez, whose husband died after a truck collapsed on him in September
The event was meant for children to meet and greet Santa as he passed through the neighborhood
Daryl Ritz was killed in May and spent much of his 33-year firefighting career collecting and donating toys for children
Firefighters, EMS providers and police officers attended the award ceremony, in which three first place prizes were selected
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Kaheem, 5, who is battling leukemia, started out his dream-come-true day on a Montgomery County fire truck
As the number of autistic children and adults increases, it is more likely that first responders will encounter an autistic individual during an emergency situation
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The wildfire burned for over 25 days, spanned 7,000 acres and threatened over 1,200 homes
Under City Accelerator, Louisville Metro is working on over 50 projects that address urban challenges through a new collaboration and data innovation process
The most recent data from the USFA shows an estimated 2,100 residential building fires were reported to fire departments in the U.S. on Thanksgiving Day.
Patrick Hardison suffered severe burns to his face when he was trapped in a fire 15 years ago.
Before firefighters head to battle the wildfires, they drop off their clothes, where volunteers wash, dry and fold them
The charity will raise money to buy safety equipment for first responders and help support their families when they’re injured or killed
Summer Ginn was driving her 2-year-old daughter to school when she lost control of her car and hit a tree
The bride, rather than being upset, thanked the firefighters for serving and protecting
Stations used as polling places need to be a welcoming, open and safe community gathering place that may need to become a secure fortress if something goes wrong; plan for both
Jason Gregoire said he wanted to move out of state to give his autistic son a better education
A panel of law enforcement, EMS and medical experts discussed the implications of administering patient care in the warm zone at IACP 2016
As much as I enjoyed the interaction with the kids, it became clear that I had a responsibility to them as well
A new candidate litmus test offers promise to the task of separating fact from fantasy
Kayden Culp was placed into a medically induced coma Oct. 2 after suffering burns on 20 percent of his body
The fire and police department arrived to the 11-year-old’s party with sirens and lights flashing
Some people with autism get overloaded by noise or flashing lights, causing them to shut down, so showing them the lights and sirens on a police car in a safe setting can help
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