Safety Archives

2023 Firefighter Risk Reduction Grant Program Awardees

2023 Firefighter Risk Reduction Grant Program Awardees Congratulations to these five members of both NYSAFC (department members only) and PERMA for new gear washer and dryers, which remove carcinogens from turnout gear while maintaining gear durability. ...

NYSAFC Fire/EMS Behavioral Health Workshops

Thu Aug 11 in Events/Training, General, Safety

PERMA continues to sponsor upcoming NYSAFC series of FREE emergency services behavioral health and wellness workshops. Participants will review the behavioral health problems that first responders face, then learn how to ...

New! Highway & DPW Certification Courses

Thu Mar 24 in Events/Training, Safety

NEW! Highway & DPW Certification Trainings Get your staff certified by enrolling in these different levels in PSI From new hires to seasoned DPW/Highway managers, our Risk Management Department announces five ...

Officer Wellness Grant – Accepting Applications!

Mon Oct 25 in General, Program/Coverages, Safety

PERMA's Risk Management department focuses on targeted interventions across specialty areas to help initiate many of our program offerings for our members. Within public safety, we focus on PTSD awareness, ...

Announcing Awardees for the 2021 Bulletproof Vest Outer Carrier Grant Program

Thu Jun 17 in Program/Coverages, Safety

In 2020, PERMA implemented a grant program to entice police members to switch to bulletproof vest outer carriers after research and a PERMA pilot program showed that moving equipment traditionally ...

Awardees selected for the 2021 PERMA & NYSAFC Minigrant

Tue Mar 23 in General, Program/Coverages, Safety

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 ...

Now Open! Accepting Applications for PERMA & NYSAFC Minigrant

Thu Jan 14 in General, Program/Coverages, Safety

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 ...

Now Open! Accepting Applications for PERMA & NYSAFC Minigrant

Thu Jan 14 in General, Program/Coverages, Safety

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 …

NYSAFC & PERMA Release PTSD Awareness Podcast Series for Fire/EMS/911 Personnel

Tue Sep 29 in Events/Training, General, Safety

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 ...

Awardees selected for the 2020 PERMA & NYSAFC Minigrant

Mon Jun 1 in General, Program/Coverages, Safety

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 …

Now Open! Accepting Applications for PERMA & NYSAFC Minigrant

Thu Jan 16 in General, Program/Coverages, Safety

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 …

Regulatory Update – Winter 2020

Thu Jan 9 in General, Program/Coverages, Safety

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 …

PERMA launches Bulletproof Vest Outer Carrier Grant Program

Thu Dec 19 in General, Program/Coverages, Safety

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 …

PERMA Learning Expo: An Interactive Experience – CANCELLED

Wed Oct 9 in Events/Training, General, Safety

This event has been cancelled. On Friday, November 1st, PERMA will host its first PERMA Learning Expo with interactive simulations, 20 minute workshop sessions and ask an expert stations including …

Crossing Guard Training

Thu Aug 1 in Events/Training, General, Safety

Would you like to host or attend crossing guard training in your area? As in past years, Lew Moskowitz, Public Safety Risk Management Specialist, will conduct the PERMA developed Crossing Guard Training which has resulted in zero crossing guard claims since 2016. Attendees …