| Presenter | Program | Handouts |
Ahrens, MartyManager, Fire Analysis Services National Fire Protection Association |
The US Home Fire Problem
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Appy, Meri-KStrategic Partnership Manager Vision 20/20 |
Fire Safety Materials Generator | |
Behlings, TimDivision Chief Rapid City (SD) Fire Department |
Fire Sprinklers in Rapid City | Overview |
Berard-Reed, KarenSenior Project Manager – High Risk Outreach in Public Education National Fire Protection Association |
Fall Prevention for Older Adults – The NFPA Remembering When Program | Overview |
Brookins, LaurenCaptain CRR Specialist Brighton Area Fire Authority |
Implementing a Successful Smoke Alarm Installation Initiative | Overview |
Cahalan, ZachDirector, Major Preparedness Initiatives American Red Cross NOTE: This program is now being overseen by Kevin Kelley at American Red Cross. Email |
Home Fire Campaign: Overview and Evaluation Results | Overview |
Crawford, JimProject Manger Vision 20/20 Project |
Community Risk Reduction (CRR) – Leading the Way to Safer Communities | |
Donn, AngelaProgram Specialist Kitsap County (WA) Fire Marshal’s Office |
Community Risk-Based Inspection and Enforcement Program | Overview |
Facinoli, SandraChief, Prevention and Information Branch National Fire Programs United States Fire Administration |
National Programs to Support CRR | |
Gielen, AndreaProfessor and Director Johns Hopkins Center for Injury Research and Policy |
Project Connect: Protecting Phoenix Families from Fire | Project Poster |
Hrustich, StephenAssistant Chief/Fire Marshal Gwinnett County (GA) Fire and Emergency Services |
Success Starts in the Home – Building a Strong Home Safety Visit Campaign to Address the Needs of Your Community | Overview |
Johnson, BruceSenior Regulatory Engineer UL Codes and Advisory Services Department |
Update from UL (please contact Bruce Johnson for details on this presentation) | |
Lagomarsino, HowardDivision Chief/Fire Marshal Albemarle (VA) Fire Rescue |
Project RISK | Overview |
McCoy, MaryData and Finance Administrator Injury Prevention Center of Greater Dallas |
Outcome Evaluation of Operation Installation: Reducing Deaths and Injuries from House Fires | Overview |
Moore-Merrell, LoriAssistant to the General President International Association of Fire Fighters |
Firecares | |
Resnick, JimProgram Manager, Senior Outreach and Education Montgomery County (MD) Fire and Rescue Service |
Senior Outreach – The Power of Partnerships | Overview |
Rogers, GregFire Marshal Spokane Valley Fire Department |
CPSE Agency Accreditation and Insurance Services Office | |
Rucker, StephenFire Marshal Sandusky (OH) Fire Department |
To Reduce/Eliminate Cooking Fires | Overview |
Sawyer, DerrickDeputy Chief Philadelphia Fire Department |
No More Fire Deaths | Overview |
Shaw, JasPeer Court Coordinator and Youth Fire Prevention Specialist Youth Violence Prevention Council |
Youth Firesetter Prevention and Intervention | Overview |
Stagnaro, VictorDirector of Fire Service Programs National Fallen Firefighter Foundation |
National Fallen Fire Fighter Foundation | |
Sunderhaus, CinaFire Marshal Chandler (AZ) Fire, Health and Medical |
Partnerships for L.I.F.E. | Overview |
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Switala, Chris |
Smoke Alarm Installations: Windows of Opportunity and Lessons Learned from a Mostly Volunteer Combination Department | Overview |
West, GaryDeputy Commissioner of Fire Prevention Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office |
Get Alarmed Tennessee | Overview |
Wood, SaraNFIRS Program Manager Office of Kansas State Fire Marshal |
Fire Data in a Serious State | Overview |
| Yadlapti, Sirisha Senior Program Director Motorola Solutions Foundation |

Joseph Bynum
Community Risk Reduction Specialist
Pennsylvania Office of the State Fire Commissioner
Joe Bynum serves as a Community Risk Reduction Specialist with the Pennsylvania Office of the State Fire Commissioner, where he works with fire departments, local governments, and community partners to identify risks and develop data-informed strategies to reduce preventable injuries, fires, and other community hazards. His work includes community risk assessment, fire and life safety initiatives, incident data and reporting, and supporting the integration of CRR into organizational planning and decision-making.
Joe is also an experienced fire service instructor and has served with Brookhaven Fire Company in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, since 2003, where he currently serves as Captain. His operational experience provides a practitioner’s perspective that shapes his approach to making CRR practical, sustainable, and relevant for fire departments of all sizes.
He holds a Master of Public Administration with a concentration in Emergency Services Management and has participated in state and national fire service committees and organizations. Joe is passionate about advancing Community Risk Reduction, improving the use of fire service data, developing future leaders, and strengthening the connection between emergency response, prevention, education, and community needs.









































































