Community Risk Reduction

The Firehouse.com Community Risk Reduction product category is a collection of information, product listings and resources for researching various fire prevention materials, fire and life safety equipment, community risk reducation materials and outreach options.

Innovations in CRR: Data-Centered, Web-Based Forms

Joe Powers

Sept. 19, 2024

Joe Powers tells of how the Charlottesville, VA, Fire Department found the capability to improve its fire watch and frequent 9-1-1 caller reporting without spending a dime.

A helicopter fills up to drop water on the Alexander Mountain fire burning west of Loveland on Monday, July 29, 2024.

Community Risk Reduction

Phony Firefighter Charged with Starting CO Wildfire

Sept. 12, 2024

The Nashville Fire Department and IROL recently provided training to Nashville-area contractors/inspectors on the new changes. Pictured here are IROL and Nashville FD representatives, including Fire Marshal Lawrence Hutchison (center).

Community Risk Reduction

Nashville Fire Department Elevates Enforcement of KnoxBox Ordinance

Knox Co.

Sept. 10, 2024

Sacramento firefighters meet Maya who was burned saving her owner.

Operations & Training

Dog Burned Saving Bedridden Owner from Sacramento, CA, House Fire

Sept. 9, 2024

New details on deadly home explosion in Maryland

Community Risk Reduction

Damaged Electrical Cables, Gas Line Found at Bel Air, MD, Blast Site

Sept. 5, 2024

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The Quail Hollow wildfire was blamed on the flaming carcasses of electrocuted birds.

Community Risk Reduction

Flaming Carcasses of Electrocuted Birds Igniting CO Wildfires

Sept. 5, 2024

A fire, believed to be arson, destroyed a vacant factory in Fulton County

Community Risk Reduction

Men Arrested for Arson of Gloversville, NY, Warehouse

Aug. 30, 2024

At least 3 seriously injured in house explosion in Flatbush, Brooklyn

Operations & Training

Brooklyn House Explosion Leaves Three Injured

Aug. 30, 2024

Careers & Education

Marbletown, NY, Fire Department Sues Former Chief, Treasurer

Susan Nicol

Aug. 29, 2024

Fire heavily damages Fire Chief's Memorial Bandshell at Elmwood Park in Norristown

Operations & Training

Fire Chief's Memorial Bandshell in Norristown, PA, Sustains Heavy Damage

Susan Nicol

Aug. 29, 2024

Wildland

Man Arrested for Destructive Wildfire in Oroville, CA

Aug. 26, 2024

CAL FIRE law enforcement officers arrested Spence G. Anderson for the Thompson Fire that charred nearly 4,000 acres.

Video shows destruction from Queens e-bike shop fire

Community Risk Reduction

FDNY Crews Isolate Charred E-Bikes after Queens Fire

Susan Nicol

Aug. 22, 2024

It was the second time firefighters have tackled an e-bike fire in the garage.

Joey Gase will be driving the No. 44 car featuring Sparky&circledR; the Fire Dog for NY Racing in the Coke Zero 400.

Community Risk Reduction

NFPA Continues Collaboration with NASCAR Driver Joey Gase

National Fire Protection Association

Aug. 20, 2024

Gase will be driving the No. 44 car during the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway this weekend as part of an ongoing effort to promote Fire Prevention Week....