Community risk reduction (CRR) isn’t glamorous and doesn’t make the nightly news with flashing lights and shiny fire trucks. However, it is a game-changer in the fire service. Interestingly, we accept ...

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Throughout North America, firefighters respond to a wide variety of emergencies that seem to expand regularly. Notwithstanding the increase in demand, we are always willing to step up in any time of ...