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.
Detailing the evolution of heat detectors in the late-1800s to modern-day “smart” smoke detectors
The University of Virginia is hosting a panel discussion on Oct. 3 to dive deep into the modern issues facing those dedicated to serving the community at large
Peterborough Fire and Rescue has teamed up with the ConVal chapter of End 68 Hours of Hunger to provide schoolchildren with secure weekend food
It is nearly impossible to end communication with a civilian on a polite, rational note when it starts with threats and disrespect
Jacob Huffman helped inventory equipment on the fire truck, and trained using a powerful fire hose and worked a mock rescue mission
The IAFF study also claimed that firefighters are 14 percent more likely to die from cancer
Many patients use 911 as their primary care because they are unable to afford anything else
Firefighters install car seats, smoke detectors and solve everyday problems for their community
The volunteer effort would relieve city firefighters; the city also runs a needle exchange program
In three years, the 11-year-old boy has donated 6,425 smoke detectors to families in Texas
After a concerned mother posted on Facebook that her son had no one to play with, the fire and police departments turn up
The chief said she is hopeful that having a female chief will inspire young girls to consider firefighting
A long-running grant program is one option for adding a K-9 arson tool to fire or police agencies
Fire chiefs offer tips for mitigating and responding to the WUI fire threat
A lack of treadmills at local firefighter departments inspired two girls to jumpstart community fundraising
The 25-year veteran firefighter with incurable cancer is pushing a bill to make firefighter cancer covered by worker’s compensation
Two girls sent drawings to the firefighters involved in containment efforts of the Rocky Mount fire
Firefighter Dennis Rodeman was killed after being struck by a driver during a “Fill the Boot” fundraiser
Delaney Clements, 13, died after a long battle with cancer; the department invited her friends and family to sign the truck in her memory
Danielle Kappeler developed an infection while waiting for a donor; her family hopes to raise awareness and get people interested about donating
Lt. Preston Williams, a 25-year veteran who raised firefighter cancer awareness, was 40 when he was diagnosed
Familiar nursery rhyme characters are called into service to sing a “puff, puff and 30 more pumps” song for child CPR education
The new partnership will improve efficiency and response times
Jayliel Vega Batista was last seen about 11 p.m. Thursday after wandering away from a New Year’s Eve party barefoot and coatless
NVFC used Giving Tuesday to push its Make Me a Firefighter campaign to build public awareness and provide departments with the tools and resources to recruit and retain
The global day of giving will remember firefighters who died in the line of duty and celebrate those who continue to give back to their communities every day
The medical center is the first in the state and aims to fill the void in the area’s public health care
Craig Morgan, a former first responder, wants to encourage others to learn more about their local department and recognize volunteers who go above and beyond
After treating the 12-year-old for bumps and bruises, they decided to rally around him and boost his confidence
They come off as village idiots, screaming and raging at firefighters; in reality they are simply ignorant … of what we do
Fabric of Fire Service winner Pete Villasuso created an autism-awareness program for his fire department after his son was diagnosed with the disorder in 2012
A photo shows the man posing for a cell phone picture in front of a multi-vehicle crash where responders freed a woman with a leg injury
Money will fund scholarships and services for the uninsured and low-income communities
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