~ Beth Anne Nesselt
Manager, Community Risk Reduction Section
The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service is joining safety professionals from across the nation to promote Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Week and share the proactive work being done in the community.
What is CRR? CRR is a data-driven process that identifies and prioritizes fire and life safety risks and then strategically invests and directs resources to reduce their occurrence and impact. The goal of CRR is to build healthy, safe and resilient communities by educating people about the important actions they can take to keep themselves and their families safe and prepared --- before an emergency occurs. The purpose of CRR is to protect the lives and property of residents by “getting ahead of the call” and preventing or putting mitigation strategies in place before emergencies occur (like smoke alarms and residential fire sprinklers). The process of CRR allows for fire departments to identify the unique risks and needs of each community. Those needs are then met through the implementation of the 5 E’s; Education, Engineering, Enforcement, Emergency Response, and Economic Incentive. (Our CRR Team likes to add a sixth "E"--- ENTHUSIASM)! These strategies are driven by data-informed processes that help identify and prioritize risk.
Throughout CRR Week, we will be focused on each of these key areas and also the great work being done with our community partners. Keep an eye on our social media channels and don't hesitate to reach out if we can assist you (virtually).
Now -- meet the MCFRS Community Risk Reduction team!
Beth Anne Nesselt
Oscar Mendez
Anthony Ramirez
Jim Resnick
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