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 global campaign trains civilians in tourniquet use, wound packing and more — skills that can mean the difference between life and death before first responders arrive
The Cuba (Alabama) fire chief talks FD recruitment, plus the programs helping his members better serve their community
A review of 13 investigations highlights three actions fire departments can take to reduce firefighter risk in the wildland-urban interface
Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell and other leaders will travel to Detroit, Chicago and Columbus, Ohio, to draw public attention to winter fire safety measures
Winchendon Firefighter James Bevilacqua died suddenly on New Year’s Eve
Suit claims victims’s rights were violated by unsafe conditions in public housing rowhome where 12 people died
Alexis Wilcox said it was 4-year-old Rowan’s idea to bring lunch to Grand Haven Township firefighters
Community outreach and education may not have been what you signed up for, but it’s a critical role of first responders
A $800K donation from Northwestern University helped the Evanston Fire Department purchase a new fire engine
Take these prevention measures to lower the chance of your holiday centerpiece going up in flames, and find out what to do if that does happen
Fire service leaders converged at the IAFC Technology Summit International to address improved analytics, the future of NERIS and the potential impact of AI
Colorado Springs firefighters quickly extinguished a fire on the second floor involving an electric scooter
Clark County Deputy Chief Warren Whitney was known for giving back to the community and being focused on the safety of county citizens
A two-alarm fire destroyed the Los Angeles County church that had collected Christmas toys for local children
Prevention, increased demands and community awareness are what the Woodland Fire Department will address over five years
Fire service leaders urge firefighters to get ready for this even-faster growing type of fire
Funds from the unknown Willoughby Fire Department supporter came with a request they only be used for fire equipment
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Educator finds new purpose helping to mold students at historic, cost-free, private residential school in Hershey, Pa.
A fire career isn’t always about flashovers and extrications; it’s often the little things that make the biggest impact on a community
Four adults and two children were killed in severe storms that hit in Montgomery County and north of Nashville
Henderson County Firefighter Richard “Rick” D. Miller served as a driver for Station 1 since 2021; he was 69 years old
FSRI’s new lithium-ion battery safety campaign includes key resources to help firefighters respond to li-ion battery fires
The fire service must get ahead of the lithium-ion battery threat before more lives are lost due to lack of education and response training
The fire service’s trusted voice and unique insight can engage all stakeholders in understanding the associated risks
The guide shares strategies to mitigate the risks associated with lithium-ion battery fires
Educating the fire service and public on how to prevent and mitigate fires involving lithium-ion batteries
The toolkit provides fact sheets and resources that can be downloaded for free, co-branded and disseminated to your community
Cambria County Box 11 is able to expand its service thanks to a recent donation
Life lessons and the spirit of volunteerism, community are the heart of the Thibodaux Volunteer Fire Department
Sometimes we simply need to be real and lead with a heightened focus on our mission
“We all of kind of came together and said, ‘this is the right thing to do,’” said South Jordan Firefighter Austin Rekoutis
Yakima County Fire District will use funds for firehouse expansions, a new dispatch center and apparatus
The St. Joseph Fire Department is working with high schools and a new college campus to present a career in fire, EMS
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