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.
Officials estimate that around half of the 4,000 gallons has been sprayed on more than 40 fire-prone acres, including at least six places where homeless people have been known to camp
“I wouldn’t be surprised if somebody told me there were 20 to 30 people permanently residing in the building at that time,” West Metro District Chief Sean O’Hara said
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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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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
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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
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