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.
When false fire alarms from a fraternity house hit a breaking point, one fire officer found the answer in equal parts authority and allyship
In Troy, officials are working to remove Red X signs from marked buildings by investing in repairs rather than demolitions
The week focuses on the need for better understanding of the life safety benefits of home fire sprinklers
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A step-by-step look at how to extinguish a grease fire — key tips to share with your community
Focus on sharing the best of who we are as individuals and as a community
Electrical fires caused an estimated 295 deaths, 900 injuries and over $1.2 billion in property loss in one year alone
Be prepared to answer common questions and share go-to life safety and recruitment messages
Learn the difference between the two, the effect on the human body, and how to protect your health during a storm
Fire service leaders must focus on data, not emotion, when make their case for funding, staffing and more
The novel coronavirus landed in Washington State in early 2020, kicking off a nationwide reckoning and a new era of service for first responders
A community guide for preventing and extinguishing electrical fires
Naperville’s CART started full-time service in January, responding to mental health crises and community paramedicine calls
Follow these tips for a fun and engaging open house during fire prevention week
A well-executed chief’s inspection can mean the difference between a department that is merely functional and one that excels
Key steps for volunteer and combination departments to implement a community risk reduction program
Four common retention pitfalls, plus simple solutions for improving department culture and keeping firefighters happy
Respondents report a “death drop” in constituent engagement on Twitter/X while also reporting that Facebook continues to reign supreme
How AI-driven platforms are revolutionizing public safety messaging and disaster preparedness
The next time you hold a fire department awards ceremony, consider giving those life safety awards to the fire inspectors and fire prevention personnel
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
City officials ordered the Brooklyn house to be torn down after a woman died in the fifth fire in the house in two years
Prepared homeowners taking advantage of a burgeoning market of home fire defense technologies have a big role to play in saving homes from wildfire
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Fire Chief Robert Logan and Battalion Chief David Picone detail how SDFR shows its members ‘we’re focused on you’
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