Making Communities Safer

Every fire department, regardless of size, type, or location, has the power to make a meaningful impact through CRR. By integrating CRR principles into daily operations, fire departments can enhance public safety, reduce preventable incidents, and ultimately protect the lives of both community members and firefighters. This page is dedicated to raising awareness and providing tools to help departments across California embrace CRR and build safer, more resilient communities.

Get Started with CRR

CRR is a multi-stakeholder process used to identify risk factors unique to your community and mitigate them using a coordinated, strategic approach. Your next CRR plan starts here. 

NFPA Community Risk Reduction Hub

Vision 20/20

CAL FIRE Outreach Materials CRR Toolkit

The Five Es of CRR

CRR is more than a strategy, it is a proactive approach to identify hazards through strategic action and evaluation. Learn more about resources available to you below:

Promote new technologies and designs that improve safety, such as fire-resistant building materials or public safety technologies. 

Develop and coordinate plans to effectively respond to emergencies when they occur to minimize their impact.

Ensure compliance with safety codes and standards through inspections and other regulatory measures.