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.
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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
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The West Bloomfield Township fire marshal said no adults were home at the time of the fire
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The run on buying and installing private hydrants comes after the news of water supply problems during the Palisades Fire
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The church in Bryan remains open as the pastor contests a civil case requiring costly upgrades, including fire sprinklers, to meet city regulations for overnight stays
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82% of U.S. fire departments are all or mostly volunteer and, often, their funding depends on people stepping up to help
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