Challenges and Solutions in Community Risk Reduction With Deputy Chief Larry Cocco

Chief Coco discusses his background in the fire service and his journey to community risk reduction. He emphasizes the importance of evidence-based approaches and results-based accountability in delivering effective fire prevention services. He also highlights the significance of training and continuous improvement in the inspection and enforcement process. Chief Coco shares insights into the use of data and metrics to measure performance and drive decision-making. He discusses the challenges and successes of implementing quality assurance measures and the importance of consistency in code enforcement. In this conversation, Tim Spears and Larry Cocco discuss the importance of community risk reduction (CRR) in the fire service. They explore the challenges and benefits of implementing CRR programs, including the use of technology and data analysis. They also delve into the Ontario Fire Code and the process of code development. The conversation highlights the emerging risk of lithium-ion batteries and the need for education, training, and code changes to address this issue. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of collaboration, sharing knowledge, and continuously improving fire service practices. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 09:35 Training and Continuous Improvement 17:37 Implementing Quality Assurance 43:15 Addressing the Emerging Risk of Lithium-Ion Batteries Keywords fire service, community risk reduction, evidence-based, results-based accountability, training, inspection, enforcement, data, metrics, quality assurance, code enforcement, community risk reduction, CRR, technology, data analysis, Ontario Fire Code, code development, lithium-ion batteries, education, training, collaboration Takeaways Evidence-based approaches and results-based accountability are crucial in delivering effective fire prevention services.

Training and continuous improvement are essential for inspectors and enforcement officers.

Data and metrics play a significant role in measuring performance and driving decision-making.

Implementing quality assurance measures can improve the consistency and effectiveness of code enforcement.

Consistency in code enforcement is important for ensuring public safety and reducing fire risks. Community risk reduction (CRR) is a crucial aspect of the fire service, focusing on preventing and mitigating risks in the community.

Technology and data analysis play a significant role in implementing effective CRR programs.

The Ontario Fire Code is the base code for fire safety in the province, and code development involves stakeholder consultation and evidence-based decision-making.

Lithium-ion batteries pose an emerging risk, and education, training, and code changes are necessary to address the hazards associated with them.

Collaboration, sharing knowledge, and continuous improvement are essential for effective CRR and improving fire service practices.