Firehouse Community Risk eNL - Oct 3rd, 2023
 
 
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October 3, 2023

The theme for this year's Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 8-14) is "Cooking safety starts with YOU! Pay attention to fire prevention." Did you know that cooking fires are the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries?

The NFPA has several resources for you to share with your community, including safety tip sheets, videos and coloring sheets. Visit the Fire Prevention Week page on the NFPA website to learn more.

Stay safe!

FEATURES
James Hempstead and Thomas Huntington explain how integrated risk reduction creates opportunities to build public and political trust that the basic tenets of CRR can't.
Keegan Tozaki explains approaches of the Howard County, MD, Department of Fire and Rescue Services to prioritize inclusivity, cultural competence and collaboration to help to ensure that the department protects and serves everyone who is in need.
Daniel Byrne explains how going beyond the conventional community risk reduction mentality makes a department a daily valued service, which is needed for long-term change.
CRR is an amazing process for any emergency response agency that hinges on a firm understanding of communities through data collection and analysis.
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