Illinois Community Risk Reduction

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.

The National Association of State Fire Marshals, in partnership with the OSFM and Illinois Community Risk Reduction, will be hosting a special class in Plainfield on July 7th.

This course will focus on Homelessness and Migrant Response Best Practices, providing valuable insight and tools for responders working in these complex situations.

Illinois Community Risk Reduction advises everyone to follow proper grilling safety steps to help ensure a safe summer filled with everyone’s favorite grilled foods.

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), reports around 64% of U.S. households own at least one outdoor BBQ, grill or smoker. July was the peak month for grill fires, followed by June, May and August. Gas grills were involved in an average of 9,287 home fires per year, including 4,682 structure fires and 4,605 outdoor fires annually.

Join us for an important and informative webinar featuring Stephen Hrustich from Vision 20/20 as he presents the newly completed State of Illinois Risk Assessment.

This groundbreaking assessment represents years of collaboration, research, data collection, and strategic planning aimed at identifying the greatest risks facing communities across Illinois. The completed plan marks a major milestone for Community Risk Reduction (CRR) efforts statewide and provides fire departments, emergency services agencies, and community leaders with valuable tools to better understand local risks, prioritize prevention efforts, and improve public safety outcome

CRR Week (January 19-25, 2026) is a grassroots effort led by an informal group of fire safety professionals from across the nation. The goal of the week is to promote awareness of Community Risk Reduction (CRR) within the fire service by encouraging agencies to conduct CRR programs and demonstrate the value and impact of these efforts.

Illinois CRR is excited to participate in CRR Week. We encourage fire departments, organizations, and partners across the state to get involved. Click the link below to learn more about CRR Week and access resources to help you plan and implement CRR activities in your community.