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.
Share your wish list with your community via social channels; you may be surprised at the generosity of your fellow citizens!
From gathering necessities to understanding the hazards once the winds have ceased, these seven steps will ensure your community is prepared for a major storm
Time and again, history has shown what happens when fire codes are ignored
Even if the potential for a wildfire response is rare in your community, every member should be up-to-speed on exactly what that response entails
Maximize CRR efforts by working with local agencies and tapping into federal resources
Use innovative methods, modern technology to educate your community about fire safety
This gear protects eyes, ears and extremities from power tool injuries
A week before the Upper Cemetery Fire burned near Spokane, underbrush and other fuels were removed
The ceremony dates back to the days of horse-drawn equipment when members had to push the equipment into the bay
The Bluefield Board of Directors plans to have a fire, EMS and police campus built to help reduce response times
Guidance for embracing strategic, integrated community risk reduction
East County and Clark-Cowlitz fire chiefs understand security concerns but say a lack of access slows first responders
Following the Trump assassination attempt, first responders are fired or suspended for their social media comments
The camp offers kids a variety of traditional activities, as well as self-esteem and confidence-building sessions
We must consider patient evacuation, resource allocation and training ourselves and our communities in the wake of an assassination attempt on former President Trump
An Audubon Society group estimates there are approximately 150 people living in the Sepulveda Basin area
Firefighters in the Baton Rouge area take time to deliver CPR, and AED training to middle school students
Effective responses to the latest chemical threats
None of us gets through a career in firefighting unscathed
The Community Connect feature allows citizens to provide critical information to Newburyport firefighters
Arson in Flint rose 41% in 2023 compared to 2022 and is on pace to be higher in 2024
Rick Gilbert, Milton Hershey School senior director of campus safety, shares his strategy
New York City has over 1 million buildings, most of which predate 1960.
Over 2,000 illegal destructive devices and 10 pounds of bulk homemade explosives were also confiscated in Gardena
School’s curriculum, internship program prepared teen to properly react in critical moment
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Disaster preparation for a flood includes gathering necessities, relying on local media sources and being aware of the dangers rising waters bring
Key factors fire departments should consider when developing procedures for EVs and other devices powered by lithium-ion batteries
The best way to help firefighters working wildfires is a simple “thank you”
The new position in the Owensboro Fire Department will increase community risk reduction efforts
The fire department’s PSA to outdoor enthusiasts went viral on social media as temperatures soared above 100 degrees in Arizona
New ordinance allows the fire chief to declare a building a “public nuisance” and have a structure torn down
