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Posted on March 29, 2026April 12, 2026

Why We Keep Doing CRR—Even When It Doesn’t Work

CRR doesn’t always show immediate results—but it matters. Why fire service professionals continue community risk reduction efforts despite challenges.

Fire Service Technology
Community Risk Reduction, CRR, CRR Technology, Fire Department, Fire Prevention, Fire Service

What Fire Service Leaders Are Getting Right About Technology

Fire Service Technology is becoming an increasingly important part of our operations.. New platforms, tools, and systems are constantly being introduced—each promising to improve efficiency, … Read More ›

Posted on March 26, 2026April 12, 2026
fire service CRR adoption
Community Risk Reduction, CRR, Fire Department, Fire Service

Why CRR Adoption Varies Across the Fire Service: A Leadership Perspective

Learn why Community Risk Reduction adoption varies across fire departments and how leaders can use proven change principles to implement CRR.

Posted on March 23, 2026April 12, 2026
volunteer fire department CRR
Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Preparedness, Fire Department, Fire Service, Volunteer Fire Departments, Volunteer Firefighter, Volunteer Firefighting

The Volunteer Staffing Crisis: Are We Missing the CRR Opportunity?

Volunteer fire departments face staffing shortages, but CRR may offer a solution. Expanding volunteer roles can improve recruitment and risk reduction.

Posted on March 19, 2026March 23, 2026
The Fire Department Identity Shift: Response and Risk Reduction
Community Risk Reduction, CRR, Fire Department, Fire Service

The Fire Department Identity Shift: Response and Risk Reduction

Fire Department Identity Shift from Responding to Emergencies to Reducing Risks of Emergencies in first place: Fire Service Community Risk Reduction

Posted on March 16, 2026March 23, 2026
Community Risk Reduction, CRR, Fire Department, Fire Prevention, Fire Service

Why Good Fire Departments Still Struggle With Community Risk Reduction

Many fire departments support CRR but still struggle with Community Risk Reduction. Cultural, operational challenges in implementation, overcome

Posted on March 13, 2026March 21, 2026
Community Risk Reduction, CRR, Emergency Preparedness

The CRR Lessons I Wish My Son Would Stop Teaching Me

A personal story how CRR doesn’t eliminate every emergency—but it reduces severity, saves lives and communities. CRR is surviving risk.

Posted on March 10, 2026March 21, 2026
Community Risk Reduction, Emergency Medical Services, EMS, Fire Department, Fire Prevention, Fire Risk Intelligence, Personal Safety

If Hospital Data Isn’t in Your CRR Strategy, You’re Missing the Bigger Risk

Fire department-only data leads to incomplete CRR strategy. Steps to partner with hospitals, public health, EMS stakeholders to reduce health risks.

Posted on March 2, 2026March 21, 2026
Community Risk Reduction, CRR Technology, Emergency Medical Services, EMS, Fire Department, Fire Service, Home Safety, Personal Safety

EMS Is CRR. Full Stop.

Why Community Risk Reduction Is Not Just Fire Prevention   On the final day of Symposium 9, hosted by Vision 20/20, something unexpected happened. Three … Read More ›

Posted on February 26, 2026March 5, 2026
Community Risk Reduction, Fire Department, Fire Prevention, Fire Safety, Fire Service

Notice. Name. Nudge. Notify. – Turning Every Response Into CRR

At Vision 20/20 Symposium 9, Fire Chief Kris Blume introduced Notice, Name, Nudge, Notify — a practical framework to embed Community Risk Reduction into everyday emergency response. Learn how to operationalize CRR.

Posted on February 24, 2026March 21, 2026

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