CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Agenda Date: March 15, 2021 Action Required: No actions required Presenter: Hezedean A. Smith, Fire Chief (Intro); Deputy Chief Powers (Presenter) Staff Contacts: Deputy Chief Joe Powers Title: Charlottesville Fire Department’s Community Risk Reduction Initiatives Background: In January 2020, the Charlottesville Fire Department expanded its scope to include an intentional focus on Community Risk Reduction or CRR. Based on risk assessments, data, and outcomes, CRR is a wholesale change from traditional fire service practices. Since January, the CRR efforts in Charlottesville gained regional and national attention within the fire service industry. The presentation provides insight regarding the background of CRR and how the department’s efforts and realignment are positively impacting the community. Discussion: Deputy Chief Powers will discuss the PowerPoint presentation Alignment with City Council’s Vision and Strategic Plan: This presentation on Community Risk Reduction exemplifies the fire department’s efforts to create efficiency in service delivery, match resources with community needs, and understand better the differences with the city’s neighborhoods. Community Engagement: Community Risk Reduction within the Charlottesville Fire Department focuses on strategic public engagement through community partnerships. The presentation will outline examples of community outcomes achieved through strategic engagement. Budgetary Impact: The model of Community Risk Reduction drives efficiency in service delivery and decreases workload. There is no direct fiscal impact or request for additional resources. However, the presentation outlines the measures the Charlottesville Fire Department takes to improve stewardship of city funds. As the department seeks to solidify its approach to a comprehensive CRR process, there may be future needs and support necessary to support execution of the vision. Recommendation: N/A Alternatives: N/A Attachments: PowerPoint COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION Charlottesville Fire Department NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC INFORMATION STRATEGIC PLAN RISK ASSESSMENT OFFICER PERFORMANCE FIRE DEPARTMENT FREQUENT ANALYSIS ACCREDITATION 911 UTILIZERS SELF-ASSESSMENT FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE ISO RATING MODEL WHAT IS COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION? COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION MINDSET CHANGE PROCESS vs SECTION VISION 20/20 COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION Risk Assessment Prioritization Resource Coordination Mitigation Evaluation NOT COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION Population: • 10,825: Daytime Pop. Density • +295 or 18.6%: Daytime Population Shift • 9,125: Nighttime Pop. Density Housing Units: • 56.3%: Renter Occupied • 5.6% Vacant COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION KEY PLANNING INDICATORS NDICATORS • 3rd Lowest Median Household Income (Citywide: $51,332) • 2nd Highest Density of Families (5,828/sq. mile) • Of the 594 Households, 34% are Below the Poverty Level • 35%: Population without a Smartphone Incident Response: • 3rd Highest Structure Fire Risk (0.07/person) Crime: • Total Crime 47% Above National Average • Highest Murder Index City-wide • Personal Crime 76% Above National Average • Property Crime 42% Above National Average COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION Example Only COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION Example Only COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT FOR RISK REDUCTION F OR RISK REDUCTION COMMUNITY-LEVEL PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT POPULATIONS IN COMMUNITIES COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT FOR RISK REDUCTION CHARACTERISTICS OF POPULATIONS WITHIN COMMUNITIES COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION ENGAGEMENT FOCUS: • Hands-Only CPR • Smoke Detectors • Space Heater Safety • Pedestrian & Street Crossing TIMING: • 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM DELIVERY: • Door Knocks • Direct Mail • Community Integration Example Only COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION Partners in Charlottesville 402 11th St. SE 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 What is Community Risk Reduction? What is Community Risk Reduction? What is Community Risk Reduction? What is Community Risk Reduction? TWO COMMUNITY BENCHMARKS What is Community Risk Reduction? TWO COMMUNITY BENCHMARKS Joe Powers Deputy Fire Chief Charlottesville Fire Department 804-517-0564 powers@charlottesville.gov