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Community Risk Reduction in Virginia's Fire Service
08/26/2025
Community Risk Reduction in Virginia's Fire Service
Welcome to the Virginia Department of Fire Programs Podcast! In this episode, Chief Jamey Brads and Sandra Parker sit down with Chief Ken Brown, a legend in Virginia fire service, to talk all things Community Risk Reduction (CRR). Chief Brown shares why CRR is much more than fire prevention, reveals the five key strategies behind it, and highlights VDFP’s latest initiatives—like smoke alarm programs, education outreach, and bringing community partners together. Plus, get the scoop on NERIS, the new national fire incident reporting system launching soon, designed to make data collection simpler and more effective. Whether you’re a firefighter, leader, or just care about safer communities, this episode is full of actionable ideas and important updates you won’t want to miss! Subscribe for new weekly episodes every Tuesday and get insights into fire services and training techniques. Send your questions and suggestions for the VDFP Podcast to Learn more about the Virginia Department of Fire Programs, visit the VDFP website: Follow VDFP on social media: Download a podcast transcript by clicking on this .
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