CHRRP
Preparedness training focused on local hazards, household readiness, exposure reduction, emergency communications, evacuation, shelter-in-place, and protective decision-making.
Request a pilot
Help us bring practical preparedness and lifesaving capability into the community.
IFCRR is currently seeking organizations and communities interested in hosting initial IFCRR program pilots.
Why pilot
Build useful evidence while serving a real community need.
A pilot provides an opportunity to deliver practical preparedness or lifesaving training to a defined audience while evaluating participation, learning outcomes, community needs, delivery methods, and opportunities for future expansion.
Pilot partners can help demonstrate what works, identify opportunities for improvement, and generate meaningful information that supports the continued development of IFCRR programs.
What can be piloted?
Choose one program or combine them.
CLASP
Hands-on training focused on CPR/AED, first aid, STOP THE BLEED®, emergency recognition, and other practical lifesaving skills. Certification courses may be incorporated where appropriate.
Integrated CHRRP + CLASP
A broader community-readiness pilot combining preparedness education and hands-on lifesaving skills: prepared before the incident and capable during the incident.
Protective Decision-Making workshops and Preparedness Demonstrations & Outreach can also be included where they support the pilot objectives.
Potential hosts
A pilot can be built around many types of organizations.
Fire & emergency services
Emergency management
Public health
Local government
Healthcare
Schools & education
Employers & workplaces
Nonprofits & community organizations
Preparedness coalitions
Foundations & funded initiatives
Flexible scope
What a pilot could look like.
- A single community training event
- Multiple classes for a defined population
- A CHRRP workshop focused on a local hazard
- A CLASP lifesaving-skills event
- A combination of preparedness and lifesaving instruction
- A workplace or organizational program
- A neighborhood preparedness initiative
- A series of sessions delivered over several weeks or months
- A larger community event combining training and preparedness demonstrations
IFCRR will work with the partner to determine an appropriate scope rather than requiring every pilot to follow the same format.
What IFCRR may provide
- Program planning
- Curriculum and instructional materials
- Qualified instructors
- Training equipment and participant materials, as appropriate
- Preparedness demonstrations
- CPR/AED and first-aid training
- Severe-bleeding-control training
- Protective decision-making activities
- Attendance documentation
- Knowledge or skills assessment
- Participant feedback tools
- Pilot evaluation
- Post-pilot summary and recommendations
What a partner may provide
- Target-audience identification
- Local hazard or preparedness priorities
- Participant outreach or registration
- Training or event space
- Scheduling and organizational coordination
- Accessibility information
- Local communications or subject-matter input
- Participant follow-up and program feedback
Specific responsibilities will be established with the partner during planning.
Why pilot with IFCRR?
Initial pilots are intended to generate useful learning and measurable evidence.
- Evaluate training delivery
- Measure participant learning
- Assess participant confidence and skills
- Identify preparedness needs
- Evaluate logistical requirements
- Gather participant and partner feedback
- Improve curriculum and delivery methods
- Document community reach
- Identify opportunities for expansion
- Establish measurable program outcomes
The information generated through initial pilots can also strengthen future funding proposals, sponsorship opportunities, partnerships, and broader program implementation.
Pilot cost and funding
Some initial pilots may be provided at no cost.
IFCRR's initial pilot programs are intended to help demonstrate program effectiveness, refine delivery, identify community needs, and establish measurable outcomes.
For strategically appropriate pilot opportunities, IFCRR may provide some or all program services at no cost to the participating organization, including through volunteer instructor and staff time.
Other pilots may involve partner support, sponsorship, reimbursement of direct expenses, or shared costs depending on program scope, number of participants, certification requirements, consumable materials, location, and available resources.
- No-cost pilot delivery supported by IFCRR volunteer time and resources
- Partner reimbursement of direct training or material costs
- Shared-cost arrangements
- Sponsored community training
- Community-benefit funding
- Foundation or corporate sponsorship
- Grant-supported programming
- Other mutually agreed funding arrangements
IFCRR will discuss the appropriate approach with each prospective pilot partner before the program is scheduled.
Submitting a pilot request does not create a financial commitment for either IFCRR or the requesting organization.
Request a pilot
Tell us about the organization, audience, and need.
Initial information does not need to be complete. IFCRR can work with you to refine the concept.