Illinois Community Risk Reduction

Mission: Promote the importance of Risk Reduction in Illinois by inspiring community ownership and providing coordinated resources.

Illinois CRR Learning Lab Live - Building a Data-Driven Community Risk Assessment

Join Stephen Hrustich of Vision 20/20 and Ian Morelan of ArborLook for an informative session on building a data-driven Community Risk Assessment (CRA). Stephen will provide an overview of Vision 20/20, the six-step CRR process, and the Discovery Data Hub. Ian will demonstrate how to use the Discovery Data Hub to incorporate data into your CRA and highlight additional ArborLook tools that can support the assessment process. This data resource is free for departments to use! The session will conclude with an opportunity for questions and discussion.

When: Monday, November 9^th, 2026, at 1 PM

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2026 Marsha Giesler CRR Award Recipient: Bill Sterling Romeoville Fire Department

Bill has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to Community Risk Reduction by redefining how a fire department can identify and address the underlying risks facing its community. He has developed and championed numerous initiatives, including Youth Fire & Life Safety Camp, Citizens Fire Academy, Baby Sitter training, R.E.A.C.T., and most notably, Romeoville C.A.R.E.S. Through these programs, Bill has built partnerships, expanded education, and created innovative solutions that go beyond traditional emergency response to address the unique needs of residents and businesses.

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Illinois Cooking Fire Dashboard

A statewide, per capita ranking of Illinois fire departments by cooking fire risk, 2021 through 2025, built from five years of NFIRS incident data and 2024 U.S. Census Bureau population estimates.

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Battery Recycling: How Your Community Can Get Involved

Marta Keane from the Battery Network talks about how fire departments can get involved in battery recycling in their communities.

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Illinois Statewide Risk Assessment

The Illinois Statewide Risk Assessment is now complete, marking a major milestone in strengthening community risk reduction efforts across the state. This important document provides a comprehensive look at statewide risks, trends, and challenges, while helping guide local fire departments and agencies in developing data-driven Community Risk Assessments and prevention strategies. The assessment will serve as a valuable roadmap as Illinois continues working toward safer, stronger, and more resilient communities.

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