In 2020 in Alabama, there were 78 deaths attributed to fire related injuries (compared to 74 in 2019). Most, if not all, of these deaths could have been prevented with a few small steps.

• Website
• Media Resources
• Alabama Community Risk Reduction Manual

ACCRRE exists to present a statewide representative voice to address fire and life safety issues, and to continually improve the level of fire and life safety within the state. ACCRRE works to reduce loss of life, personal injury, and advance Community Risk Reduction with vision and leadership by developing and promoting standardized messaging, develop and maintain working partnerships with the multiple fire and life safety organizations, implement and maintain coalition website and other tools to assist in Community Risk Reduction, and to provide access to professional development, Community Risk Reduction material, and multiple media messages to the first responders of Alabama.

Website

The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) develops and delivers fire prevention and safety education programs in partnership with other federal agencies, the fire and emergency response community, the media, and safety interest groups. We also work with the public and private groups to promote and improve fire prevention and life safety through research, testing and evaluation.

• Fire Is Everyone’s Fight®
• Fire prevention and public education
• Outreach materials
• Community Risk Reduction

NFPA provides valuable free resources to use to educate your communities on all aspects for public safety.

• Public Education Resources
• Community Risk Assessment and Community Risk Reduction Plan Development
• Sparky the Fire Dog®

The Vision 20/20 Project is guided by a coalition of national organizations and experts committed to data-based solutions saves lives and property.

• Community Risk Reduction Overview
• Community Risk Assessment Guide

If you live in Alabama, you are twice as likely as the rest of the nation to die as a result of fire. As such, fire departments in Alabama are participating in a smoke alarm initiative to make sure all homes in our state are outfitted with smoke detectors. Participating fire departments will assist the requester by installing the smoke alarm in the home.

Access the citizen request form, fire department waivers, and informational flyers.
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The Red Cross Home Fire Campaign helps save lives by installing free smoke alarms in homes that don’t have them, and by educating people about home fire safety. The Red Cross offers educational programs to all age groups on fire prevention and emergency preparedness.
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As the only safe place to operate a portable generator, taking it outside is absolutely mandatory to keep your family safe from carbon monoxide. the As the only safe place to operate a portable generator, taking it outside is absolutely mandatory to keep your family safe from carbon monoxide. Portable Generator Manufacturers’ Association has developed materials to educate your citizens on carbon monoxide risks, so that they’ll be better prepared to protect their families from this colorless, odorless threat.