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Partnerships

Stronger community readiness through practical partnerships.

IFCRR works with public agencies, community organizations, employers, healthcare organizations, funders, and other partners to expand access to practical preparedness and lifesaving training.

Ways to work with IFCRR

From a single class to a broader community initiative.

Partnerships can range from hosting a single class or community event to developing a multi-session pilot, supporting priority populations, or building a longer-term preparedness initiative.

Host a Program

Bring CHRRP, CLASP, a focused workshop, or a preparedness activity to a defined audience.

Develop a Pilot

Work with IFCRR to test delivery, collect useful evaluation data, and refine a program for future expansion.

Collaborate

Align content with local hazards, public-health priorities, preparedness initiatives, or community needs.

Sponsor Community Training

Support participant access, materials, equipment, or delivery for a priority population or community.

Initial pilots

IFCRR is currently seeking initial pilot partners.

Pilot partnerships allow IFCRR and participating organizations to evaluate delivery methods, participant outcomes, local applicability, logistical requirements, and opportunities for future expansion.

Pilot results can help strengthen IFCRR programs, document community reach and impact, support future funding opportunities, and inform broader implementation.

Request a Pilot Program

Who we work with

Partners across preparedness, public safety, health, and community systems.

Fire & emergency services Emergency management Local government Public health agencies Healthcare organizations Employers & workplaces Schools & youth organizations Nonprofits & community organizations Preparedness coalitions Foundations, corporate partners & funders

What IFCRR can provide

Program design, delivery, and evaluation support.

  • Program planning and instructional design
  • Qualified instructors
  • CHRRP and CLASP program delivery
  • Applicable American Heart Association courses
  • STOP THE BLEED® training
  • Protective decision-making workshops
  • Preparedness demonstrations and outreach
  • Training equipment and participant materials, as appropriate
  • Attendance and participant tracking
  • Knowledge or skills assessment appropriate to the program
  • Participant feedback tools
  • Pilot evaluation and post-pilot summary recommendations

What a partner may provide

Local context, access, and coordination.

  • Identification of the target audience or community need
  • Local hazard and preparedness priorities
  • Participant outreach or recruitment
  • Training or event space when available
  • Scheduling and organizational coordination
  • Accessibility and community-access information
  • A designated liaison for planning
  • Local subject-matter input where useful
  • Participant or partner feedback after delivery

Not every project requires every item. Responsibilities are established during planning based on the scope of the program.

Local relevance

Programs built around practical needs.

IFCRR does not require every partner to use the same delivery model. Program content and logistics can be adapted to local hazards, audience needs, available facilities, scheduling constraints, and partner objectives.

For pilots, evaluation measures are selected in advance so both IFCRR and the partner understand what the project is intended to learn or demonstrate.

Start with a manageable scope

Discuss a pilot or partnership.

A useful first project does not have to be large. IFCRR can work with a partner to define a realistic initial scope and determine whether a single event, short series, or broader pilot is appropriate.