Fire department community outreach event

Partnerships

Partner with us to strengthen community preparedness and lifesaving capability.

We work with fire departments, emergency management agencies, public health organizations, local governments, and community partners to deliver measurable improvements in community readiness.

Who we partner with

Programs are designed to support existing public safety, public health, and preparedness efforts.

Fire Departments and CRR Programs

Public Health Agencies

Emergency Management Offices

Local Governments

Community Organizations

Partnership value

Support for public safety and public health objectives.

Programs support public safety and public health priorities by improving preparedness, risk awareness, protective action capability, and immediate lifesaving response.

  • Improved preparedness metrics
  • Stronger evacuation and protective action decision-making
  • Increased bystander intervention capability
  • Reduced preventable exposure and injuries
  • Measurable outcomes for reporting and planning

Training includes both hazard preparedness (CHRRP) and lifesaving skills (CLASP), providing a comprehensive approach to community readiness.

IFCRR responsibilities

  • Program delivery
  • Curriculum and training materials
  • Instructor staffing
  • Certification delivery through AHA-aligned instructors
  • Participant coordination
  • Evaluation and reporting

Partner agency support

  • Program endorsement
  • Identification of local hazard priorities
  • Community outreach and recruitment
  • Training site access when available
  • Liaison support for pilot planning

Pilot programs

Demonstrate measurable impact with minimal partner burden.

Pilot programs may include CHRRP training sessions, CLASP community lifesaving training, CPR/AED and STOP THE BLEED instruction, participant preparedness planning, and outcome evaluation.

Typical pilot structure

  • 3–4 training sessions
  • 75–120 participants
  • Local hazard-focused curriculum
  • Preparedness and lifesaving capability outcomes
  • Post-program summary report
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