Rebecca White for New York Daily News
FDNY firefighters work in Prospect Park in the borough of Brooklyn. Days earlier, firefighters were called to a brush fire in the park during a severe drought.
Photo courtesy of the Burton, SC, Fire District
If the fire service continually educates communities about fire tragedies of the past, public uproar over the needless loss of life can prompt lawmakers to take action to prevent or reduce further loss.
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.