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.
Our volunteer firefighters aren’t lacking dedication; they are lacking support — and it’s time for state and federal leaders to take action
Use innovative methods, modern technology to educate your community about fire safety
State data show 44 people died in 30 fires last year, down from 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
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
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