Creating Value and Opportunity Through Community Risk Reduction

The process of assessing risk, matching it with strategic resources, and measuring outcomes, is a key expectation of the modern day fire service executive. Chief Michael O'Brian, Brighton Fire Area Authority (Michigan) and Retired Deputy Chief Mike Cox, Henrico County (Virginia) discuss the elements and value of a comprehensive community risk reduction program and the opportunities it can create.

Issues and topics to be addressed:

• Differences between CRR and traditional fire prevention
• What's on the CRR horizon and how fire chiefs can prepare
• Using GIS to align strategic resources and improve outcomes
• Success stories of departments integrating GIS and risk reduction
• Low-cost analytic tools for departments with limited resources