Community Risk Reduction 

Community Risk Reduction (CRR) is a strategic process designed to minimize local risks. It begins with identifying and prioritizing these risks, followed by the creation and execution of targeted plans that integrate emergency response and prevention efforts. This structured, data-driven approach ensures resources are allocated effectively to address the most critical risks. CRR is not just a name change for fire prevention; it integrates proactive planning, collaboration, and community involvement on top of prevention and emergency response. By integrating all the protection strategies, it fosters a comprehensive, long-term approach that helps communities become safer and more resilient.

The Community Risk Reduction section supports Florida’s fire departments in this process to better prepare their local communities and enhance safety, health, and resilience across the state.

 

The Division of State Fire Marshal has created a compilation or centralized repository of CRR resources for all of our partners and fire departments across the state, called the Florida CRR Warehouse. It includes safety materials, program design resources, opportunities to connect and collaborate, as well as continuing education options. Use the link on this page to apply for access. If you want to share an accomplishment or resource or can't find what you're looking for - let us know! 

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NEW: Florida's Community Risk Reduction Designation Program 

Introducing Fire Smart Florida; a new designation program that highlights departments that integrate prevention, data, and planning into their daily operations. The program includes three levels of recognition - each reflecting increasing levels of performance, documentation, and impact. Designations are awarded annually based on criteria established by the Florida Division of State Fire Marshal. Fire Smart Florida will also provide recognition for key achievements throughout the year such as:  Zero Fatalities, Zero Firefighter Injuries, Zero Fatal Drownings, a Percentage Reduction in Structure Fires, and more! 

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A compilation of resources in one convenient place, including opportunities for community building, networking, and training.

Learn More About CRR 

The first level, Community Advocate, acknowledges departments that are actively implementing CRR practices and contributing reliable data to support statewide risk analysis. 

The second level, Community Leader, recognizes departments using data and planning to drive meaningful, sustained risk reduction efforts. These departments demonstrate a deeper integration of CRR into operations by using assessments and plans consistent with NFPA1300. 

Annually, one department from the Community Leaders will be selected as a Community Champion. This award recognizes one department's excellence, serving as a model for the rest of the state and demonstrating what is possible when CRR is fully integrated into a department's culture, strategy, and daily operations.

Check back here soon for the requirements for the 2027 calendar year!