Beyond the Disaster-Helping Communities Recover with Fire Department Partnerships

This session will explore how fire departments can continue helping their communities after any type of disaster—not just fires. By working with trusted emergency service partners like 1-800-BOARDUP, departments can provide fast, compassionate support to victims, help them start the recovery process, and protect them from unethical companies that show up on scenes. Rather than simply explaining what 1-800-BOARDUP does, this webinar will focus on real strategies fire departments can use to build partnerships that deliver lasting impact and strengthen public trust.

Key Takeaways:

• Understand how the 4th Incident Priority applies across all types of incidents, not just fires.
• Learn how to create a victim-focused recovery plan in collaboration with emergency service partners.
• See real examples of how DES teams work alongside the fire service to support scene stabilization, property security, and victim advocacy.
• Strengthen your department’s role in long-term community recovery and resilience.