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 week focuses on the need for better understanding of the life safety benefits of home fire sprinklers
Important information to keep you informed about fire safety
A step-by-step look at how to extinguish a grease fire — key tips to share with your community
Wichita union president said the assignment was mandatory and that it placed citizens at risk of a delayed response
A.J. Minter brought lunch to firefighters at Cobb County Station 19 as part of his work supporting first responders
East Windsor first responders worked to raise funds so the house can be ADA-compliant
The Albert Lea Fire Rescue community risk reduction program provides follow-up with EMS patients and has the interest of other agencies
The Billings Fire Prevention Bureau experienced two fatal fires involving nasal cannulas and oxygen
The FDNY’s E-bike Task Force had previously issued multiple summons to the Brooklyn store owner
St. Cloud voters will determine if a new fire station will be built in an area experiencing new houses, apartments and schools
Loveland Fire Rescue Authority’s wildfire coordinator will launch a campaign to educate the public on wildfire preparation
The HERo’s Girl’s Fire Camp in Solano County empowers young women to consider a career in fire, EMS
The Durhamville Fire Department started with 25 members and a hand pump built
Lakewood firefighters, advocates and others converted an RV after a call to help a homeless person
FireRescue1 readers weigh in on viral article about harsh realities of response capabilities, funding and community support
Putney residents blamed the crisis in the fire department on poor communication and a lack of respect for the members
While there may be fire engines and a firehouse, sometimes we are just fooling the public – and ourselves
Many merchants offer discounts for firefighters, EMTs and paramedics to say thank you for your service
Solar retinopathy signs and symptoms
Fans in Crown Point said in a post published on April Fools’ Day that too much attention is given to the Chicago Bears for the AED fundraiser
Throughout the years, Lois and Arn Hart have given their time and money to the communities they live in
The Northwestern Lehigh Firefighter Foundation was formed by community members after the deaths of two Community Fire Company firefighters
The Gilbert Fire & Rescue Department has created a program that helps firefighters identify homes with energy storage systems
The Modesto Fire Department said the oxygen level inside the house was at 16% due to high levels of ammonia from “extensive urine”
Madison’s plan to recruit from “communities historically underrepresented” will not list applicants from economically disadvantaged backgrounds
How Mehlville Fire Protection District used ET3 and community paramedicine to improve overall health and quality of life for the community
Deadline for submissions is April 5, 2024
The new National Emergency Response Information System is being developed to reduce data entry burdens on firefighters
Investigators found the rental license was not renewed which would have allowed inspection for working smoke detectors
The state’s number of fatal fires makes the start of 2024 the deadliest year in a decade
Inside Health 34 – UC Davis Fire’s mobile approach to non-emergent support and service navigation
Approximately 3,000 people gathered to remember Sterling Firefighter Trevor Brown
