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.
In Cameron Park, a KB Home neighborhood is marketing fire-resistant construction and ember-blocking design as a way to reduce wildfire danger and improve insurability
Illuminating how fire service leaders harness narrative to strengthen trust, strategy and community resilience
As fire departments face increasing pressure to demonstrate their value, embracing community risk reduction may be the key to staying relevant
Some first responders take the unique experience of serving the public into the political arena
When it comes to educating the public, nothing beats a catchy slogan
Manchester-by-the-Sea firefighters competed for the best chili with the public voting for the favorite
Fire prevention investigators found numerous violations inside the illegally converted Queens house
Stamford firefighters faced “heavy fire” on both floors extending into the attic when they arrived
The Sterling Fire Department is using a program that allows residents and business owners to provide critical information to enhance pre-planning
Verify the presence of working smoke alarms wherever you go
Whether you are applying for federal, state, local, private or nonprofit funds, know your project’s proposal inside and out
Alarming statistics underscore the need for more smoke alarm community checks and messaging
Identify the neighborhood to maximize impact, assemble your team, and get into the community
You’ll undoubtedly have to answer at least one of these questions when speaking with members of the community, so be ready
Launching during Fire Prevention Week, users of the free service can upload details about occupants and hazards to assist Easton firefighters in emergencies.
Too many people are still dying in home fires despite the widespread availability of modern smoke alarms, plus their advanced features
Ardmore firefighters, Rotary Club members and churches worked to have residents sign up for smoke detectors after a fire killed two people
Ensure your home is equipped with smoke/CO alarms, fire extinguishers, escape ladders and other vital safety products
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
An analysis of a wildfire evacuation from the Lake Tahoe Basin area finds highway shutdowns and chaos
Sioux City Fire Rescue has seen a 21% increase in EMS calls over the past five years
Shanksville Chief Terry Shaffer reflects on how his family is inextricably linked to the tragedy – and how they continue to honor the victims and the community
Officials in Anchorage are using American Rescue Plan funding to demolish targeted abandoned houses
Firefighters finished extinguishing the fire inside the lab at Google’s Mountain View campus
Residents of Kula have begun to take it upon themselves to be ready for the next wildfire
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
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 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
