Lunch & Express Talk: Dipping toes in muddy waters: Managing a CRR identity crisis

In the dynamic realm of Community Risk Reduction (CRR), it often feels like we’re navigating through muddy waters, struggling to agree on a common definition of what CRR truly means. Join Karen Berard-Reed, NFPA CRR Lead and FLSS Board member, for an engaging express talk where we’ll dive headfirst into this identity crisis.

During this talk, attendees will explore why alignment on a common definition of CRR is a critical action to elevate CRR across communities – and will learn when clearly defined labels are less important. During the talk, Karen will dissect the components often bundled under CRR, such as fire prevention, public education, and community outreach, shedding light on their unique values and how synergy and coordinated implementation can maximize impact at the local level.

Help us unravel the CRR identity crisis and chart a course for greater clarity and effectiveness in our mission to keep communities safe.