Community Risk Reduction

What is Community Risk Reduction (CRR)?
CRR is an innovative concept that NC fire departments have been involved in for many years. Prevention initiatives, such as Child Passenger Safety, Operation Medicine Drop and Smoke Alarm Canvassing are all CRR programs. When creating a new CRR plan in your community, it is important to note that there is not a "one plan fits all solution," since NC communities consist of a varied range of urban and rural areas. CRR plans designed for larger cities may not work in smaller communities. Therefore, every CRR plan is unique to each fire department based on the types of risks for a specific community.
The six-step approach towards developing a CRR program involves many partners to better protect residents and firefighters in the community. CRR builds community equity, which is the result of an ongoing, positive relationship with the community and at the same time reduces the risks affecting the community.
Steps of a Successful CRR Program
Community Risk Reduction Resources
This page was last modified on 11/29/2021
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