By Jim Crawford

Community Risk Reduction (CRR) is not just prevention—it’s a strategic, data-driven process for assessing hazards, prioritizing risks, and implementing solutions that make communities safer. 

In Community Risk Reduction: Organizing and Managing Prevention Programs, nationally respected fire protection expert Jim Crawford offers a complete guide for fire service leaders, prevention practitioners, and emergency response personnel. Drawing from decades of field experience and national standards, Crawford provides a clear roadmap for building and managing effective CRR programs, supported by real-world case studies, review questions, and actionable activities.  

Key topics include: 
• CRR defined 
• Fire and life safety education 
• Plan reviews for the construction process 
• Fire code adoption and compliance 
• The fire investigation process 
 

Whether you’re starting a new program or enhancing existing efforts, this resource equips you with the knowledge and tools to organize prevention programs that work—today and for years to come.