Webinar

Building a Culture of Community Risk Reduction (CRR) in Your Organization

This webinar, presented by Vision 20/20, goes beyond the traditional discussions of CRR programming and examines the root causes of the division between CRR and Operations that we often see. Building CRR Champions in your organization doesn't have to be a heavy lift, once you gain an understanding of what is holding them back you can work to strengthen the relationship and focus on engagement that can take your organization to new heights.

Format

Webinar

Starting Date

On-Demand

Duration

1 Hour

Price

Free

Practical approach

We understand the critical role the fire service professionals play in protecting their community. Our training is designed to provide skills in a practical approach.

Impact your community

Training and strategies shared on our focus to education, equip and engage the nationals fire service. Together, let’s protect our communities with confidence. The knowledge earned allows our students to immediately make an impact in their community.

For your career

Stay ahead of the curve and elevate your professional development with CRR Academy. Join our instructors today, leaders in the field with years of experience as subject matter experts, and unlock a deeper understanding of the CRR process.

Course Lessons

Meet our Panelists

Stephen Hrustich
Project Director - Vision 20/20
Project Manager for Vision 20/20, a national consortium of forward thinking organizations focused on the integration of Community Risk Reduction across the U.S. fire service. Previously, he served as Assistant Chief / Fire Marshal of the Community Risk Reduction Division of Gwinnett County Department of Fire and Emergency Services (GCFES) in the metro Atlanta area and also spent 28 years in the fire service in New York and retired as fire chief of multiple career departments. Chief Hrustich is a graduate of the Executive Fire Officer program, dual designate as a Chief Fire Officer (CFO) and Fire Marshal (FM) from CPSE and a member of the Institution of Fire Engineers (MIFireE). He holds a MS in Executive Fire Leadership from Grand Canyon University, a BS in Computer Science/Mathematics and AS in Fire Science both from Binghamton University. Chief Hrustich is an instructor and course developer for the fire prevention and leadership curriculum at the National Fire Academy and frequently presents on CRR, fire & life safety and fire leadership topics across the nation.

Kristopher Blume
Fire Chief - Meridian, ID
Kristopher T. Blume is the fire chief of the Meridian, ID, Fire Department and has more than two decades of fire service experience. He is an author, lecturer and independent consultant. Blume is a graduate of the Executive Fire Officer (EFO) program and is an instructor at the National Fire Academy. As a student of the fire service, he is focused on values-driven, mission-focused leadership for the profession.
Nate Rice
Division Chief of Fire Prevention - Peoria, IL
Nathaniel “Nate” Rice, EFO, CFO is currently the Division Chief of Fire Prevention at the Peoria Fire Department in Peoria, IL. He has been a member of the department since 1999 where he began as a firefighter. He has progressed through the ranks over that time into his current position. Nate spent 21 years in suppression before leading the Fire Prevention Division and has since realized the importance and benefits to true Community Risk Reduction. As the recipient of the first Vision 20/20 Project, the Peoria Fire Department has spearheaded numerous endeavors in CRR for the PFD and the citizens of Peoria. Nate looks forward to continuing to progress Community Risk Reduction efforts for not only Peoria but collaborations across the country.Nate is currently involved in the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association and serves on their Executive Board and on the Conference Planning Committee. He also is a member of the International Association of Fire Chiefs and serves as a member of the EFO Section as well as the Fire and Life Safety Section. Nate possesses an associate degree from Illinois Central College in Fire Science, a bachelor’s degree from Eastern Kentucky University in Fire & Safety Engineering Technology and holds a Fire Officer 2 certification from the Illinois State Fire Marshal. He has also completed the Executive Fire Officer Program at the National Fire Academy in Emmittsburg, Maryland and is designated as a Chief Fire Officer through the Center for Public Safety Excellence.