The Public Employer Risk Management Association (PERMA), in partnership with the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police (NYSACOP), is pleased to announce the 2021 Awardees of our new Officer Wellness Grant Program.  This Program provides financial assistance to PERMA and...

In partnership with the NYSAFC, PERMA will continue to sponsor their upcoming 2021 Fire and EMS Behavioral Health Workshops: The Price We Pay. The increasing amounts of suicides, alcoholism, drug addiction, and post-traumatic stress all need immediate attention. These regional trainings will examine the behavioral health...

PERMA 2021 Annual Member Conference Registration is Now Open! New York...we have lift off! The PERMA 2021 Annual Member Conference will be held on May 26th, 27th and 28th. We are excited to introduce our interactive virtual event platform that will provide...

Public Employer Risk Management Association, Inc. (PERMA), in partnership with the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs (NYSAFC), has selected the winners for the 2021 Firefighter Risk Reduction MiniGrant Program. Our goal of this program is to financially assist...

Navigate360, a holistic safety company with expertise in risk vulnerability assessments, and Public Employer Risk Management Association (PERMA) are proud to announce a new partnership. Navigate360 and PERMA formed this partnership to provide members with custom risk mitigation solutions to...

You guessed it... We've gone virtual. Mark your calendars for this year's Annual Member Conference. Our Annual Member Business Meeting will be held Friday, May 28th to provide membership with updates on PERMA. Full session and registration details will become...

          Public Employer Risk Management Association, Inc. (PERMA), in partnership with the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs (NYSAFC), is pleased to announce funding opportunities for members through the Firefighter Risk Reduction MiniGrant Program. A...

PERMA announces its continuation of our grant program to provide members with the ability to upgrade to bulletproof vest outer carriers. Today’s law enforcement officers carry more equipment on their duty belt than ever before. Averaging more than 20 pounds, all...

Check out our new video section! Login to view our past trainings or webinars including available handouts. This section is open to only PERMA Members. Be sure to login and view this section. Topic areas include: COVID - 19 General...

The stresses faced by first responders have always been a cause for concern.  In today’s environment, with increasing demands, decreased staffing, and overwhelming calls for service, wellness has become a focus of public safety leaders.  Statistics have shown that firefighter...