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.
Fire chiefs must embrace policy advocacy to influence decisions that shape public safety and department operations
From hazard mapping to resource deployment, AI is changing the way agencies prepare for major incidents
Three residents of Gabriel House are suing the facility’s owner and a fire inspection company, claiming unsafe conditions, poor enforcement of smoking policies, and failed fire systems
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
The Office of Inspector General investigation discovered $8.5M misspent in bonuses, parties, personal expenses in Jefferson Parish
Orange County officials shut down local schools after testing found high levels of asbestos, lead, arsenic, and nickel
West Deer Township residents approved a fire tax change from flat fee to millage rate
Voters in Auburn approved funding that would relocate a ladder truck and provide decontamination and training space
Los Banos firefighters stayed with Karen Garcia’s children, fixing them breakfast and getting them ready for school after their mother was taken to the hospital
RAA’s Mark Tenia shares advice for connecting your messaging with your audience to promote community support
The firefighter was an accountant for the Ocean Springs Firefighters Association with direct access to the funds
Officials press the use of smoke detectors after one person is dead and others are injured in a Springfield fire
Don’t assume residents know what your department does; spell it out and explain how additional funding would positively impact community members
Fort Worth officials declared the silos “substandard and hazardous” in 2016
“HERo Fire Camp” in Marin County offered two days of hands-on experience for young women interested in the fire service
The “Buck Up for Unity” campaign involves restaurants in Unity Township supporting seven departments
Transparent communication between city managers and fire chiefs is essential for building a strong partnership and ensuring the city’s overall wellbeing
Ashtabula Township firefighters have a second fire house staffed by part-time crews
Connect with RAs to help share kitchen safety tips, provide fire extinguisher training, and underscore proper use of small appliances
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