Choose a location in the United States from where your fictional family hails and from where it begins its journey.Discuss

Your task specifics: Imagine that you’re part of a dynamic family unit located in some unique (remote/congested/dull/exciting/exotic) part of the American landscape. Whether it’s in the city or the country, your family exists in a kind of physical and/or psychological isolation. Your fictional family is on a journey…a trek.. a crusade if you will, and […]

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Reflect on your views for whether or not a fire department should fully embrace the principles of CRR and dedicate time, funding, and resources to managing risk and preventing emergencies from occurring.

As fire service professionals, we must understand that preventing incidents from occurring significantly reduces cost, improves the quality of life, and increases the potential for economic sustainability of our communities. Community risk reduction (CRR) is the identification and prioritization of risks, followed by the integrated application of resources to improve public safety and reduce increasing […]

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