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.
Remote shutoffs, emergency sources and lines dedicated for firefighting are the many options being explored
Increases in drug overdoses and behavioral health calls have led some Twin Cities fire and EMS chiefs to use social workers and Community Risk Reduction to address demands
The Norwalk Fire Department was recognized for reducing workers’ compensation costs by 27% annually as part of its commitment to firefighter health and safety
Half of all home fires involve cooking, and cooking fires are the leading cause of home fire injuries
Use data to focus your cooking safety messaging on the issues and areas that need it most
The department’s approach to campaigns underscores the importance of thorough research, inclusivity, collaboration and innovation
The fire service must walk the walk in our support of residential sprinklers
Emphasize life safety by ensuring all residents have working smoke detectors – a 50-year-old technology recommended by the “America Burning” report
The Community Assisted Response and Engagement (CARE) department will send civilian responders to calls that do not warrant a police or fire response
Arizona University’s Economic Policy Institute will working with Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority on firefighter retention
The 1899 ladder wagon built by American LaFrance Fire Engine Co. will be the centerpiece of the weekend celebration
Mayor Justin Bibb’s “Residents First” program will overhaul 23 codes and allow the city to issue tickets, fines
Los Padres National Forest firefighters cleaned vandalism off a rock formation in the Los Padres National Forest
Leaders, we must stay focused the myriad issues impacting our membership, even those that can feel distant from day-to-day operations
Fire apparatus are powerful machines and must be operated responsibly and with “due regard” for the safety of the public
Mahoning and Valley township fire departments joined together to give young people a look inside the fire service
A third Albuquerque firefighter, also accused of rape, retired after allegations surfaced and all three were placed on administrative leave
The department asked citizens for their thoughts, in a survey, on tattoos as they consider changing the current policy
Over $250 million in funding available
“A two-man response to a structure fire is not only well below any recognized standard, it is outright dangerous,” the Dover fire union said in a statement
A State Farm representative donated a Fire Prevention Week kit to the Lenoir Fire Department ahead of the awareness campaign
The Springfield Township School District and area FDs see success in introducing high school students to community service through fire, EMS
Oceana officials have withdrawn from a regional fire authority and will receive service from CAL FIRE San Luis Obispo and Pismo Beach Fire Department
The Snyder Fire Department was recognized for improving their recruitment and retention plans
A California fire department and utility company devised the exercise to underscore National Preparedness Month messaging to plan for disasters
Without a commitment to community risk reduction, your fire department can’t tout its role in the public safety business
Best practices for using built-in fire protection systems
If you don’t believe public safety personnel should be held to a higher standard, please go back to class
Mooresville commissioners turned down plans to annex a 96-acre community based on being outside of the FD’s response time
“Blessing Boxes” installed outside of Orangeburg County firehouses will offer free, non-perishable food
Lowndes County firefighters had noticed at the end of the year that the fire truck was weathered
East Haven firefighters adopted the dog after rescuing it from a hot car
The emergence of unconventional chemical threats
