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## **Spring Fire Department / Harris County ESD No. 7** ### **CRR Guideline** **Standard Operating Guideline** *** Issue Date: 8 July, 2024 Effective Date: 8 July, 2024 Review Date: 1 July, 2025 Approved by: Scott C. Selfert Reviewed by: Strategic Services **Community Risk Reduction Program...

## **Spring Fire Department / Harris County ESD No. 7** ### **CRR Guideline** **Standard Operating Guideline** *** Issue Date: 8 July, 2024 Effective Date: 8 July, 2024 Review Date: 1 July, 2025 Approved by: Scott C. Selfert Reviewed by: Strategic Services **Community Risk Reduction Programs** ### **2. Purpose** The purpose of this guideline is to provide general guidance for the provision of community risk reduction services to the community protected by Spring Fire Department. ### **3. Scope** This guideline applies to all members. ### **4. Definitions** * See Glossary ### **5. Procedures and Responsibilities** #### **a) Smoke Alarm Appointments** 1. Smoke alarm appointments are intended for residential structures in the Spring Fire Department territory. 2. Community members should make requests through the Spring FD website for a smoke alarm appointment or by contacting the CRR Specialist directly. * Appointment requests received by phone should be entered into the online form. 3. A CRR Specialist should contact the community member to determine the need and schedule a time to visit the residence for a smoke alarm appointment. * Smoke alarm appointments should be limited to the following general situations: * Citizen is unable to financially afford a smoke alarm. * Citizen is unable to physically install a smoke alarm. * Citizen lacks the necessary equipment or skill to install a smoke alarm. * Citizen is an at-risk population, including but not limited to advanced age or disability. * Citizen receives welfare benefits. * CRR Specialist discretion based on risk. * Spring FD accepts verbal or written confirmation from the citizen of these circumstances and does not require further evidence. 4. A CRR Specialist should document the appointment on Spring FD scheduling software as appropriate. *** Uncontrolled if printed Page 2 of 8