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…
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Regulatory Update – Winter 2020
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…
PERMA launches Bulletproof Vest Outer Carrier Grant Program
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 & Lexipol: Grant Program Submission Details
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…
PERMA 2018 Safety First Winner
Out of this year's 30 national applicants, PERMA was awarded 2nd place for the Safety First Grant Award Program. Safety National began this program in 2014 as a way to recognize policyholders for their innovative solutions to help reduce the risk of...
NYS VFF Cancer Benefit Program APPROVED!
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…
PERMA Fall 2018 Newsletter
PERMA Fall 2018 Newsletter has arrived, and with it information on: NYS Volunteer Firefighter Cancer Benefit Program; upcoming Educational Events for 2019; OSHA 511 Course Discount; and an update on the PERMA ACH transition. Physical copies will be mailed later...
2019 PERMA Safety Council Award – Accepting Nominees
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…