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    • 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.
    Pacific Palisades family fends off flames with their own firefighting equipment
    Wildland

    Amid CA Wildfires, Residents Use Own Methods, Form Fire Brigade

    Jan. 10, 2025
    The Topanga Heat Hawks, a ragtag fire brigade, say they're staying out of the way of firefighters while they cut trees and spray water.
    Andrew Mills (TNS)
    Hillsborough firefighters retreat from the roof as they battled a multiple-alarm structure fire in a restaurant in June.
    Community Risk

    Man Charged with Arson for Fire that Injured Firefighters in Somerville, NJ

    Dec. 12, 2024
    Four firefighters and a police officer were injured in the fire in downtown Somerville in June.
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    Community Risk Reduction

    Rogue Fire Brigade Member Arrested by Ramapo, NY, Police

    Susan Nicol
    Dec. 9, 2024
    Police said the man's actions could have jeopardized the safety of firefighters at a recent structure fire in Kaser.
    (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)
    Wildfires have been fanned by strong winds recently.
    Community Risk Reduction

    Red Flag Warnings Issued for Southern California

    Dec. 9, 2024
    The chance of wildfires increases as gusts could reach 80 mph in Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
    Photos courtesy of the Petaluma, CA, Fire Department
    Understanding and meeting the needs of the community requires involving residents in the planning and implementation of resilience initiatives.
    Leadership

    The Role of Executive Fire Officers in Building a Resilient Community

    Chad Costa
    Dec. 6, 2024
    Chad Costa believes that a shift to a broader, more inclusive approach from traditional operational leadership requires a deep understanding of community dynamics.
    Cami Shaw
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    Community Risk Reduction

    Man Admits Igniting '22 Blaze that Injured Three FDNY Firefighters

    Dec. 5, 2024
    Video surveillance helped FDNY fire marshals identify the culprit who tossed the Molotov cocktail into the sixth-floor window.