Now Open! Accepting Applications for PERMA & NYSAFC Minigrant
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 continues Bulletproof Vest Outer Carrier Grant Program
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...
Are you looking for a past training or webinar?
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...
NYSAFC & PERMA Release PTSD Awareness Podcast Series for Fire/EMS/911 Personnel
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...
Registration Now Open: Fall Educational Online Forum
× Recertification Credits Now Available! As we continue to navigate the challenges of COVID-19, check out our latest educational offering focusing on changes in human resources and legal updates. Tuesday, Oct. 27th at 10:00 a.m. Ongoing Implications of COVID-19 when...
PERMA now offers Lexipol Grant throughout the Year
In 2019, PERMA formed a partnership with Lexipol, the national leading content, policy and training platform provider for public safety agencies. Lexipol offers public safety policies to more than 3,500 agencies in 35 states that are customizable and state-specific, as well...
Register Today! PERMA’s Manager’s Summit
We invite all managers, administrators, and other senior staff to attend our virtual PERMA Manager’s Summit in September. These one -hour sessions will take a look at fiscal concerns in the COVID-19 pandemic. Thursday, September 17th at 10:00 a.m. Our...
PERMA’s annual Fall events have gone virtual.
After careful consideration, we would like to announce that this year’s Fall events will be held as interactive webinar sessions. Each Fall, we provide these educational events to our Members as opportunities to stay up to date on the latest...
Awardees selected for the 2020 PERMA & NYSAFC Minigrant
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 2020 Firefighter Risk Reduction MiniGrant Program. Our goal…
NYCIRB updates Telecommuter Classification Code and Experience Rating for COVID-19
Effective May 1, 2020 the NYS Department of Financial Services has approved amendments to the Rating Board’s New York Workers’ Compensation and Employers’ Liability and the New York Experience Rating Plan. A new classification code 8873, Telecommuter Reassigned Employees was...