What distinguishes community risk reduction (CRR) from traditional fire prevention?

Community risk reduction (CRR) is distinguished from traditional fire prevention through its comprehensive approach to addressing all types of emergencies, rather than focusing solely on fire incidents. CRR seeks to identify and mitigate a wide range of risks within a community, not just those related to fires. This holistic strategy involves assessing various hazards, engaging with different stakeholders, and implementing measures that encompass prevention, education, and intervention across multiple emergency scenarios.

In contrast, traditional fire prevention tends to concentrate mainly on the prevention and suppression of fires without considering other potential risks or strategies that could benefit community safety overall. By adopting this more expansive view, CRR promotes a proactive culture of safety that can significantly reduce the incidence and impact of emergencies within the community.