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 West Bloomfield Township fire marshal said no adults were home at the time of the fire
NFPA Fire Sprinkler Initiative week communicates the dangers of home fires to residents and firefighters
The run on buying and installing private hydrants comes after the news of water supply problems during the Palisades Fire
Family members drew attention to the issue after bystanders videotaped, instead of calling 911, a hit-and-run
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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
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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
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