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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…
Today’s law enforcement officers carry more equipment on their duty belt than ever before. Averaging more than 20 pounds, all this extra weight is carried around the waist and hips of officers resulting in lower back injuries – the leading…
PERMA is offering a grant program to provide financial assistance for Members who are first-time Lexipol policy manual subscribers. Under this program, Members will receive a 30% discount on their annual Lexipol manual subscription each year, provided funds are…
The signing of GML 205-cc allowed the creation of the NYS Volunteer Cancer Benefit Program, providing piece of mind to eligible NYS volunteer firefighters as well as their families. The Cancer Benefit Program, designed by FASNY, AFDSNY, and NYSAFC, sponsored by…
The PERMA Safety Council was formed to assist PERMA staff in analyzing safety programming and initiatives to better serve the entire membership. Now is the time to nominate those who are pioneering these actions. For the second year, our Safety Council…
Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Implementation is January 6, 2020
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse, which is mandatory for all employers who have employees with a CDL, will take effect…