Community Risk Reduction

Community Risk Reduction (CRR)

The Seattle Fire Department uses a community risk reduction program to guide our fire prevention initiatives. Community Risk Reduction (or CRR) is a process that involves gathering data about the people we serve and what they need; about our buildings and infrastructure; and about our incidents and the risks we may need to respond to. With this understanding, SFD then determines priorities for our budget, training, public education and prevention programs. CRR is an important part of SFD’s ability to meet our mission: 

“To save lives and protect property through emergency medical service, fire and rescue response and fire prevention. We respond immediately when any member of our community needs help with professional, effective and compassionate service.” 

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SFD CRR Accomplishments in the National Spotlight:

  • “Shutting the Door on Dangerous Buildings:  Developing and Implementing a Program to Reduce Community Risk from Vulnerable Structures”. International Association of Fire Chiefs Community Risk Reduction Leadership Conference, May 19-22, 2026, in Glendale, Arizona
  • “Building a Mobile Integrated Health Program:  How CRR Helped Seattle Fire Create and Fund an Innovative Response Team” – National Fire Protection Association Expo 2026, June 22-26, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada

SFD CRR Information

By aligning prevention and response strategies with real community needs, CRR helps ensure that SFD delivers services that are timely, effective and centered on the safety of Seattle residents.

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Harold Scoggins, Fire Chief
Address: 301 2nd Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98104
Mailing Address: 301 2nd Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98104
Phone: (206) 386-1400
FireChiefOffice@seattle.gov
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The Seattle Fire Department (SFD) has 33 fire stations located throughout the City. SFD deploys engine companies, ladder companies, and aid and medic units to mitigate loss of life and property resulting from fires, medical emergencies, and other disasters.