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There is a version of Community Risk Reduction that looks like this: A prevention bureau develops programs. A fire marshal conducts inspections. A public education … Read More ›
City council members control CRR funding but rarely understand what they’re cutting. A guide to what elected officials need to know about CRR.
Fall prevention is the beginning. Elderly and mobility-challenged residents face greater fire and emergency risks that CRR programs must address.
Most fire departments spend 1-2% of calls on fire. Are recruitment messages honest about what the job actually requires? A leadership conversation.
Any community has risks that traditional CRR programs miss. Learn to identify overlooked hazards and why local risk assessment is a way to find them.
Completing a Community Risk Assessment is just the beginning. Learn how to turn CRA findings into strategy, programs, and measurable outcomes.
CRA is only as strong as the voices behind it. Learn who should be involved in CRA process—from internal staff to community stakeholders and experts.
There is a conversation happening in fire departments across the country that goes something like this: A chief wants to expand Community Risk Reduction … Read More ›
Why Community Risk Reduction Must Go Beyond the Obvious—and Start with a True Understanding of Local Risk For many fire departments, Community Risk Reduction (CRR) … Read More ›