IFE Vision 20/20 is working to support activities directed toward a comprehensive national strategy for fire prevention. The goal is to focus activities and energy in an effective and collaborative effort to address the fire problem in the United States. This Guidance is intended to help fire departments advocate for increased fire prevention investment.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION

The IFE Vision 20/20 Project

IFE Vision Online Guide 20/20

 

FIRE PREVENTION
ADVOCACY STRATEGIES

Increase Advocacy for Fire Prevention in Your Community

Advocating For Increased Fire Prevention Will Benefit Your Community

 

YOUR COMMUNITY
MUST INVEST IN FIRE PREVENTION

Prevention Saves Lives

Prevention Saves Dollars

Prevention Saves Businesses and Community

National Data Support
Local Efforts

 

IMPLEMENTING YOUR ADVOCACY PROGRAM

Setting Your Advocacy Program Objectives

Developing Your Advocacy Program Strategies

Demonstrate the Need for Fire Safety Advocacy

Demonstrate the Benefit of Investing in Fire Prevention

Develop Localized Fire Data

Demonstrate the Results of Fire Safety Programs

Develop Relationships with Community Leaders

Develop Relationships with Policymakers

Develop Relationships with Business Leaders

Develop Relationships with Community Social Leaders

Develop Relationships with the Public

Working with Local Advocates

Telling Your Story

 

WORKING WITH
LOCAL MEDIA

Media Relations And Outreach

Successful Media Relations

Communicating Via Social Media

Hosting Press Conferences And Other Events

Media Relations Resources

 

EVALUATION

Outcomes Provide Powerful Information

 

REACHING YOUR AUDIENCES

Using the IFE Vision 20/20 Impact Movie

Making Effective Presentations