Firearm Injury Prevention Program

The mission of the Firearm Injury Prevention Program (FIPP) is to collaborate with health care providers, community agencies, and community members in Rochester and the Finger Lakes region to find effective ways to prevent firearm-related suicide, unintentional injury and death, assaults, and homicides through education, resource-sharing, research, and open dialogue.

 We hope to capitalize on common ground that recognizes the urgency regarding this public health concern and the importance of addressing a modifiable risk factor: firearm safety for both firearm owners and non owners. Read the Responsibility as Common Ground from the Gun Safety Alliance. 

The FIPP Team aims to:  

  • Promote safe firearm storage to prevent suicide, unintentional injury and death, homicide and assault, and firearm theft.

  • Provide healthcare providers with training, resources, and tools on effective firearm storage counseling and intervention for individuals at risk of firearm-related harm.

  • Provide community members with education and resources on safely storing firearms and reducing risk.

  • Encourage open discussions about responsible firearm ownership among friends, family, and neighbors, providing resources and advice.

  • Partner with community agencies that focus on violence prevention and intervention to strengthen resource connections during and after hospital stays.