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 these tips with your community to help replace “fight or flight” instincts with smart decision-making for scary kitchen moments
The fire service must walk the walk in our support of residential sprinklers
Build strong relationships before an emergency arises
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
Officials in Springfield defend the fire commissioner’s use of the SUV to kill raccoon
Burnsville Police Officers Paul Elmstrand, Matthew Ruge and Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Finseth were killed during a domestic violence call
An investigation of e-bikes at the Queens store revealed migrants in the basement, sleeping on beds, mattresses stacked floor-to-ceiling
Burnsville officials prepare for an “unprecedented attendance” at the service for two police officers and a firefighter/medic killed on Feb. 18
Participants learn a variety of skills to expose them to the fire service and build confidence
An idea from Minnesota Valley Transit Authority CEO Luther Wynder to show support on transit buses snowballed into a larger show of support
Counties with a high poverty rate had a higher number of heat-related incidents per 1,000 EMS incidents
Hundreds visit the Station Fire Memorial Park each year to pay their respects
Madison Hope Summerville died from injuries she received while saving her children, ages 5, 4 and 3, from their burning home in Griffin
A candlelight vigil was held in front of the Burnsville City Hall for the fallen officers and firefighter/paramedic
Greensburg officials allow city workers, who are volunteer firefighters, to respond to calls during workdays
The U.S. fire administrator, FDNY chief fire marshal, IAFC president and FSRI executive director detailed lithium-ion battery dangers facing firefighters and the general public
Mehlville Fire District in St. Louis County is the only firehouse in the state to have a baby box
CAL FIRE Chief Joe Tyler criticized the series “Fire Country” as a misrepresentation of the department, loaded with inaccuracies
11 people were displaced in the latest fire in Lawrence that involved illegal apartments in the basement, attic
Plainfield Firefighter Marques Hudson died while fighting a house fire on Jan. 26
‘Ashes’ will help Roseville first responders deal with stress and assist with community outreach
A sixth child has died after a tragic house fire in South Bend
Walla Walla Firefighter Ryan Pleasants was remembered for his integrity and compassion for the community
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