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MI Prevention Fire Department and Organization Resources

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MI Prevention Fire Department and Organization Resources

MI Prevention Program Toolkits

On this page you will find Mi Prevention resources for Fire Departments and Organizations.

MI Prevention Fire Department App

Fire Departments, use this app to request alarms, enter your installations, report fatal fires, get access to your SMOKE account and much more….

MI Prevention Fire Department App

Media Toolkit

Need help getting the Community Risk Reduction word out in your community?  Utilize these templates towards your efforts when talking with the media, to inform parents, solicit partners, and your marketing efforts.

MI Prevention Toolkit

Community Risk Reduction

NFPA 1300

Standard on Community Risk Assessment and Community Risk Reduction Plan Development

USFA Fire Prevention and Community Risk Reduction

Explore these free materials to help your fire department increase community awareness about fire safety, get fire prevention messages into news stories, and share information about fire and other safety issues that threaten lives in your community.

Vision 20/20 - Essentials Of CRR

Essentials of Community Risk Reduction is an, online, free course from The Vision 20/20 Project and IFSTA ResourceOne.

IAFC CRR

The Virtual Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Leadership Conference is the only conference geared specifically to the education and training needs of chief officers and other fire service managers seeking to create, execute and evaluate measurably successful CRR platforms and programs.

NFPA CRR

The CRA is a comprehensive evaluation that identifies, prioritizes, and defines the risks that pertain to the overall community.

Responder Wellness & Resilience

Need Help?

If you are experiencing any crisis— work related, substance abuse, depression, relationships, financial, or any other, reach out by calling:  
1-833-34-STRONG
Free, confidential and secure access

MI Prevention is committed to optimizing the health, wellness and resilience of first responders through training and access to peers, services and external support.

Check out available resources on this page.

As we build our "Peer Network", please send Kymberly Pashkowsky your Peer group Website to be added to this section at Pashkowskyk@michigan.gov.

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Behavioral and Mental Health Course Catalog

The BFS Q course approved Behavioral and Mental Health course catalog.

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Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance

The mission of Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance is to collaborate, develop and implement behavioral health awareness, prevention, intervention, and post crisis strategies to provide firefighters with an easily accessible and confidential source of information.

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Frontline Strong Together

This website, created by first responders and mental health experts together, provides 24/7 live support, effective resources, and cutting-edge services to prevent and alleviate PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other frontline work-related mental health challenges.

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NAMI - Public Safety Professionals

NAMI Frontline Wellness: Public safety encompasses an array of professionals — from the dispatch call center to each aspect of emergency response and throughout the justice system. We call on these individuals every day to respond to emergencies and sustain our health and safety. These are difficult, often thankless jobs that require a willingness to face tough situations with expertise and composure, frequently while in harm’s way.

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Find the Closest Peer Support Near Me

MCRA has developed a Team Registry so that those in need can obtain quality, local crisis response services in a timely manner throughout the state. Please note that only MCRA/ICISF registered team information will be listed on this registry.

Fire Department Educational Resources

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After the Fire

Information and steps for what to do after experiencing a residential fire.

After the Fire - Fire Department Instructions

Instructions for customizing the "After the Fire" document for your Fire Department.

Alias Ann Ruch Burn Foundation - Be Safe Tool

Behavioral Evaluation and Safety Assessment for Fire Education (BeSafe) Tool

American Red Cross Resources

Safety information and checklists provided by the American Red Cross

Battery Fire Safety

Fires from lithium-ion battery-powered devices are increasing at an alarming rate. With the holiday season approaching, now is the time to learn how to Take C.H.A.R.G.E. of Battery Safety. Watch FSRI’s new PSA to learn tips on how to prevent these fires by using lithium-ion battery-powered devices safely.

More Battery Fire Safety

Many organizations have developed resources and training relating to this critical topic. This page includes some of those resources to help departments implement Safety Stand Down.

CRR

CRR Material Generator

Create fire safety materials that meet the needs of your community. You will be provided with the key messages, pictures, and design. All you have to do is answer a few questions.

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MI Prevention Disability Resources

The Disability Network of Michigan has partnered with MI Prevention to provide fire safety and prevention resources for individuals with disabilities. 

iMPAC Tool

The IMPAC-Tool is a new, free, online resource to help you make your fire and burn safety messages more effective.

ISFSI Professional Development

Invest in your professional development with ISFSI. Each of the programs offered by ISFSI provides the student with the most up-to-date instructional content available in the fire service, and are delivered by some of the industry's leading subject-matter experts.

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National Fire Safety Council - Fire Safety Educational Materials

National Fire Safety Council creates and develops high quality fire safety educational materials and programs to assist you with your community education efforts.

NCOAA education

The National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Association (NCOAA) is dedicated to preventing senseless CO injuries and deaths, while also focusing on improving the lives of people suffering from its debilitating effects through support, education, and advocacy.

NFPA EMAC 2020

Desk reference for the fire service and fire and life safety educators

NFPA Public Education

The Educational Messages Advisory Committee (EMAC) meets periodically to review NFPA's fire and burn safety education messages and to provide recommendations to NFPA public education staff for updating and revising the messages. 

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Phoenix Society Resources

Articles and Media on the Phoenix Society website. 

Sound Off

These resources are designed for fire safety educators and classroom teachers who are participating in the Sound Off with the Home Fire Safety Patrol educational program.

Sparky School House Education

Youth fire safety education.

UL Close the Door Material Generator

Getting the word out on a public safety message isn't always easy. To help support your efforts, closeyourdoor.org has created materials that are easy to use, informative, educational, and fun.

US Fire Administration

USFA - FEMA education

Help your fire department increase community awareness about preventing home fires through Fire is Everyone's Fight® and with these free fire safety and prevention outreach materials and educational programs.

Youth Firesetting Prevention

Information and Resources for Youth Firesetting Prevention.

Wildfire Resources

NFPA Firewise USA

While wildfires will continue to happen, there are things you can do to protect your home and neighborhood as well as your family's safety.

NFPA Fire Causes and Risks - Wildfire

Wildfires are a serious threat to lives and property in the U.S. The combination of drought, warmer temperatures, high winds and an excess of dried vegetation in forests and grasslands has made fire seasons progressively worse over the past 50 years. 

NFPA Outthink Wildfire

An initiative aimed at eliminating the destruction of communities by wildfire by 2050.

Smokey The Bear

Only you can prevent wildfires!

Wildfire Risk to Communities

Wildfire Risk to Communities is a free, easy-to-use website with interactive maps, charts, and resources to help communities understand, explore, and reduce wildfire risk.

NFPA Wildfire Action Policies

Information on wildfire action policies.