PERMA & NYSAFC: Fire and EMS Behavioral Workshop - Schenectady County
2022-09-15 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Update on Legalization
Schenectady County Workshop – Schenectady County Community College | Stockade Building
In partnership with the NYSAFC, PERMA will be sponsoring their upcoming 2022 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 issues faced by firefighters and emergency medical services personnel.
Led by Past Chief Mike Healy (Central Nyack Fire Department) and Chief Jared Meeker (Lake Shore Fire District) each workshop will provide:

An overview of the behavioral health problems that fire/EMS personnel experience
Skills necessary to recognize and help others who are struggling with mental health issues
How to monitor the health of fellow firefighters and EMS providers to prevent the negative results that could have a long-lasting impact on agencies
Increasing the overall retention and reducing burnout in these first responders

Registration is FREE for all PERMA Members. Pre-registration is preferred.
To register, complete this Registration Form and submit to education@nysfirechiefs.com.

Experience Rating Program Changes: How Does It Work and What Is the Impact?
2022-09-20 10:00 - 11:00 | NY
Presented by: Jordon Ostrander – CPCU®, WCP®, AIC, SCLA, PERMA Senior Underwriter
Effective October 1st, 2022, the New York Compensation Insurance Ratings Board (NYCIRB) is implementing significant changes in Workers’ Compensation experience rating for all New York employers. The changes are to address inadequacies with the credits and debits being applied to risks using the current formula. As a rating factor applies to every PERMA member, it is important to understand these changes and the overall impact.
Join our Underwriting Department to learn more about:

Reasons for the change and the structure of the new plan.
New Experience Modification Factor (EMF) formula and transition period.
Comparing the Current vs. New methods.
Expected impact and how to reduce your EMF moving forward.

This webinar will focus on these changes to an important factor that directly impacts your renewal contribution.
More importantly, it will provide guidance on how to use your membership with PERMA to reduce your Experience Modification Factor and use these changes to your advantage.
Register here.

Core PESH Training (3 Hour Online Course)
2022-09-21 09:00 - 12:00, 2022-10-20 09:00 - 12:00, 2022-11-08 09:00 - 12:00 | NY
Presented by: Occupational Safety & Environmental Assoc., Inc.
Our Risk Management Department will host this live training monthly. Content will be repeated in each session focusing on the following core items related to PESH training:

Blood Borne Pathogens
Workplace Violence Prevention
Sexual Harassment
Hazard communication/right to know

Training is not recorded and will last approximately 3 hours.
Register here.

PERMA & NYSAFC: Fire and EMS Behavioral Workshop - Cortland County
2022-09-22 19:00 - 22:00 | Cortland County Regional Training Center, 3577 Terrace Road, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
Cortland County Workshop – Cortland County Regional Training Center
In partnership with the NYSAFC, PERMA will be sponsoring their upcoming 2022 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 issues faced by firefighters and emergency medical services personnel.
Led by Past Chief Mike Healy (Central Nyack Fire Department) and Chief Jared Meeker (Lake Shore Fire District) each workshop will provide:

An overview of the behavioral health problems that fire/EMS personnel experience
Skills necessary to recognize and help others who are struggling with mental health issues
How to monitor the health of fellow firefighters and EMS providers to prevent the negative results that could have a long-lasting impact on agencies
Increasing the overall retention and reducing burnout in these first responders

Registration is FREE for all PERMA Members. Pre-registration is preferred.
To register, complete this Registration Form and submit to education@nysfirechiefs.com.

PESH Safety Awareness Training
2022-09-27 09:00 - 12:00, 2022-10-19 09:00 - 12:00 | NY
Presented by: Michael Ballantine, Consultant, Occupational Safety Consultants, Inc.
These webinars are designed for public works, highway, water, sanitation departments and alike to review best practices of daily tasks.
Topics covered will include: overviews of environmental concerns, flagging, lockout/tagout, heavy equipment, hazard recognition, proper PPE and trenching.
Register here.

PERMA & NYSAFC: Fire and EMS Behavioral Workshop - Nassau County
2022-09-27 19:00 - 22:00 | Floral Park Fire Department, 1 Floral Boulevard, Floral Park, NY, 11001, United States
Nassau County Workshop – Floral Park Fire Department
In partnership with the NYSAFC, PERMA will be sponsoring their upcoming 2022 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 issues faced by firefighters and emergency medical services personnel.
Led by Past Chief Mike Healy (Central Nyack Fire Department) and Chief Jared Meeker (Lake Shore Fire District) each workshop will provide:

An overview of the behavioral health problems that fire/EMS personnel experience
Skills necessary to recognize and help others who are struggling with mental health issues
How to monitor the health of fellow firefighters and EMS providers to prevent the negative results that could have a long-lasting impact on agencies
Increasing the overall retention and reducing burnout in these first responders

Registration is FREE for all PERMA Members. Pre-registration is preferred.
To register, complete this Registration Form and submit to education@nysfirechiefs.com.

Snow & Ice Control: Wyoming
2022-09-28 08:30 - 15:00 | NY
Join our partner, NYS – LTAP Cornell Local Roads Program, offering these County Workshops throughout the Fall. To register and for additional details visit the Cornell Local Roads Program website.
Download the registration form here or mail, email (clrp@cornell.edu), or fax (607-255-4080).
Workshops typically run from 8:30am – 3:00pm
Lunch will be served.

Snow & Ice Control: Chemung
2022-09-29 08:00 - 17:00 | NY

41st Annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend
2022-10-08 - 2022-10-09 | NY
Every October, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation sponsors the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, the official national tribute to those brave firefighters who died in the line of duty during the previous year. Honoring those that have fought, the 2022 Roll of Honor.
#NationalFallenFirefightersMemorialWeekend

NYS Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremony
2022-10-11 11:00 - 13:00 | missing-user
The 25th Annual Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremony will be held on October 11, 2022 at the Empire State Plaza in Albany, NY. This year’s ceremony will honor eleven firefighters who gave their lives in the line of duty.
New York State Memorial Location

PERMA & NYSAFC: Fire and EMS Behavioral Workshop - Monroe County
2022-10-11 19:00 - 22:00 | Police Interventions 6.2022
Monroe County Workshop – Monroe County Public Safety Training Facility | Room 117 A & B
In partnership with the NYSAFC, PERMA will be sponsoring their upcoming 2022 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 issues faced by firefighters and emergency medical services personnel.
Led by Past Chief Mike Healy (Central Nyack Fire Department) and Chief Jared Meeker (Lake Shore Fire District) each workshop will provide:

An overview of the behavioral health problems that fire/EMS personnel experience
Skills necessary to recognize and help others who are struggling with mental health issues
How to monitor the health of fellow firefighters and EMS providers to prevent the negative results that could have a long-lasting impact on agencies
Increasing the overall retention and reducing burnout in these first responders

Registration is FREE for all PERMA Members. Pre-registration is preferred.
To register, complete this Registration Form and submit to education@nysfirechiefs.com.

Snow & Ice Control: St. Lawrence
2022-10-12 08:00 - 17:00 | NY
Presented by our partner, NYS LTAP Center – Local Roads Program
Registration is now open for Fall workshops presented by our partner, NYS LTAP Center – Cornell Local Roads. PERMA will be notifying our regional members on these upcoming events and sponsoring a limited amount of registration fees for the Snow & Ice Control workshops in preparations for winter. Don’t miss out!
October 12 – St. Lawrence County
Participants taking this course will be able to:

Identify the elements of an effective snow and ice control program.
Design an ice control material treatment plan.
Describe how to minimize the risk of snow and ice-related tort liability.
Identify which type of anti-icing strategy to use on which type of road.
Choose the best ice-control treatment for their roads.
Measure a reduction in cost to their municipality’s snow control operation.

Who should attend?
Established highway and public works officials who oversee and manage snow and ice control operations
Crew supervisors may also find this workshop valuable.

Workshop materials will include:

Workshop Manual: Snow and Ice Control Operations Manual
Snow and Ice Control: Training Outline & Checklists
ADOT&PF High Speed Snow Plow Training: Video
Anatomy of a Winter Storm 2013

Workshop Details:
Workshops typically run from 8:30am – 3:00pm
A boxed lunch will be provided.
Cancellations: Must be 3 days prior to event.
Attendee Limit: 3 staff per entity (with waitlist for additional participants)
Don’t miss out!
Free attendance for a limited amount of PERMA members. First come, first serve basis.
Interested in attending?
Please contact Melissa Foley, Program Manager for NYS-LTAP Cornell Local Roads at mlf222@cornell.edu
A full schedule of upcoming Fall workshops can be found here.

Snow & Ice Control: Fulton
2022-10-13 08:00 - 17:00 | NY
Presented by our partner, NYS LTAP Center – Local Roads Program
Registration is now open for Fall workshops presented by our partner, NYS LTAP Center – Cornell Local Roads. PERMA will be notifying our regional members on these upcoming events and sponsoring a limited amount of registration fees for the Snow & Ice Control workshops in preparations for winter. Don’t miss out!
October 13 – Fulton County
Participants taking this course will be able to:

Identify the elements of an effective snow and ice control program.
Design an ice control material treatment plan.
Describe how to minimize the risk of snow and ice-related tort liability.
Identify which type of anti-icing strategy to use on which type of road.
Choose the best ice-control treatment for their roads.
Measure a reduction in cost to their municipality’s snow control operation.

Who should attend?
Established highway and public works officials who oversee and manage snow and ice control operations
Crew supervisors may also find this workshop valuable.

Workshop materials will include:

Workshop Manual: Snow and Ice Control Operations Manual
Snow and Ice Control: Training Outline & Checklists
ADOT&PF High Speed Snow Plow Training: Video
Anatomy of a Winter Storm 2013

Workshop Details:
Workshops typically run from 8:30am – 3:00pm
A boxed lunch will be provided.
Cancellations: Must be 3 days prior to event.
Attendee Limit: 3 staff per entity (with waitlist for additional participants)
Don’t miss out!
Free attendance for a limited amount of PERMA members. First come, first serve basis.
Interested in attending?
Please contact Melissa Foley, Program Manager for NYS-LTAP Cornell Local Roads at mlf222@cornell.edu
A full schedule of upcoming Fall workshops can be found here.

PERMA & NYSAFC: Fire and EMS Behavioral Workshop - Suffolk County
2022-10-13 19:00 - 22:00 | CLRP Workshop Fall Reg
Suffolk County Workshop – West Babylon Fire Department
In partnership with the NYSAFC, PERMA will be sponsoring their upcoming 2022 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 issues faced by firefighters and emergency medical services personnel.
Led by Past Chief Mike Healy (Central Nyack Fire Department) and Chief Jared Meeker (Lake Shore Fire District) each workshop will provide:

An overview of the behavioral health problems that fire/EMS personnel experience
Skills necessary to recognize and help others who are struggling with mental health issues
How to monitor the health of fellow firefighters and EMS providers to prevent the negative results that could have a long-lasting impact on agencies
Increasing the overall retention and reducing burnout in these first responders

Registration is FREE for all PERMA Members. Pre-registration is preferred.
To register, complete this Registration Form and submit to education@nysfirechiefs.com.

Webinar: VFBL Common Misconceptions
2022-10-18 10:00 - 11:00 | NY
Presenters: Richard Hayes, Senior Director of Claims, PERMA & Matthew Matt Mead, Managing Partner at Stockton, Barker and Mead
Confused by why a volunteer gets paid benefits if injured? Not sure if that department softball game is covered under Voluntary Firefighter benefits? What exactly is considered “line of duty”? This informative webinar lead by our defense counsel partners at Stockton, Barker and Mead, will discuss some common questions and misconceptions surrounding volunteer firefighter and ambulance benefits.
Register here

PERMA & NYSAFC: Fire and EMS Behavioral Workshop - Albany County
2022-10-19 19:00 - 22:00 | PRM_0420
Albany County Workshop – Elsmere Fire Department
In partnership with the NYSAFC, PERMA will be sponsoring their upcoming 2022 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 issues faced by firefighters and emergency medical services personnel.
Led by Past Chief Mike Healy (Central Nyack Fire Department) and Chief Jared Meeker (Lake Shore Fire District) each workshop will provide:

An overview of the behavioral health problems that fire/EMS personnel experience
Skills necessary to recognize and help others who are struggling with mental health issues
How to monitor the health of fellow firefighters and EMS providers to prevent the negative results that could have a long-lasting impact on agencies
Increasing the overall retention and reducing burnout in these first responders

Registration is FREE for all PERMA Members. Pre-registration is preferred.
To register, complete this Registration Form and submit to education@nysfirechiefs.com.

Front Desk Safety & Security Workshop - Webinar
2022-10-26 08:00 - 12:00 | NY
Presented by: Fred Pryor / CareerTrak
Sponsored by PERMA
In this training, you’ll discover a variety of tools, techniques and strategies for securing your front desk area and staying in control when faced with a variety of situations.
Topics will include:

Assessing your front desk area and eliminating potential security breaches, dangerous situations and safety hazards
Best ways to respond when emergencies arise – both natural disasters and human threats
Dialing 911 – what to do if you are suddenly required to make that call
Techniques for defusing escalating tempers
How to keep up with visitors, packages, phone calls and email
Warning signs that can help you identify people who may pose a threat to you, your organization or its employees
Safety policy procedures for: handling suspicious packages, envelopes or other delivery items; disgruntled visitors; threats made over the phone; verbal abuse

Who should attend?

Receptionists/Secretaries/Assistants
Front Desk Staff
Clerks
Facility Managers
Security Personnel

Please contact Safety Training Coordinator, Sigrid Vompa at svompa@perma.org or 518-220-0386.

Front Desk Safety & Security Workshop - Webinar
2022-10-27 08:00 - 12:00, 2022-10-28 08:00 - 12:00 | NY
Presented by: Fred Pryor / CareerTrack
Sponsored by PERMA
In this training, you’ll discover a variety of tools, techniques and strategies for securing your front desk area and staying in control when faced with a variety of situations.
Topics will include:

Assessing your front desk area and eliminating potential security breaches, dangerous situations and safety hazards
Best ways to respond when emergencies arise – both natural disasters and human threats
Dialing 911 – what to do if you are suddenly required to make that call
Techniques for defusing escalating tempers
How to keep up with visitors, packages, phone calls and email
Warning signs that can help you identify people who may pose a threat to you, your organization or its employees
Safety policy procedures for: handling suspicious packages, envelopes or other delivery items; disgruntled visitors; threats made over the phone; verbal abuse

Who should attend?

Receptionists/Secretaries/Assistants
Front Desk Staff
Clerks
Facility Managers
Security Personnel

Please contact Safety Training Coordinator, Sigrid Vompa at svompa@perma.org or 518-220-0386.

Winter Safety Webinar
2022-11-01 08:30 - 09:30 | NY
Presented by: Bob Hamel, Senior Safety Specialist, Occupational Safety & Environmental Associates, Inc.
Winter weather often presents hazards including slippery surfaces, difficult outdoor working conditions and cold related illnesses. This training will focus on winter weather safety and help identify ways to improve preparedness during a season of unpredictability.
Topics will include:

Snow removal hazards
Knowing signs of cold stress
Cold related injuries and ailments such as trench – foot, hypothermia, frost bite, etc.
Preventing slips and falls on snow/ice
Proper winter PPE/Clothing

Register here.

Snow & Ice Control: Westchester
2022-11-02 08:00 - 17:00 | NY

Snow & Ice Control: Delaware
2022-11-03 08:00 - 17:00 | NY

Postponed - Fall Educational Conference: Lake Placid
2022-11-14 17:00 - 19:00 | High Peaks Resort, 2384 Saranac Ave, Lake Placid, NY, 12946, United States

Postponed-Fall Educational Conference: Lake Placid
2022-11-15 09:00 - 16:00 | High Peaks Resort, 2384 Saranac Ave, Lake Placid, NY, 12946, United States
Fall Educational Conference
November 15 & 16
High Peaks Resort, Lake Placid
Join us at High Peaks Resort in Lake Placid for this year’s Fall Educational Conference. Tuesday and Wednesday we will host sessions focusing on municipal security and related considerations for our Members.
Full session descriptions and registration details are available here.

Postponed-Fall Educational Conference: Lake Placid
2022-11-16 08:00 - 12:00 | High Peaks Resort, 2384 Saranac Ave, Lake Placid, NY, 12946, United States
Fall Educational Conference
November 15 & 16
High Peaks Resort, Lake Placid
Join us at High Peaks Resort in Lake Placid for this year’s Fall Educational Conference. Tuesday and Wednesday we will host sessions focusing on municipal security and related considerations for our Members.
Full session descriptions and registration details will be available here.
Early arrival networking reception on November 14.

PESH Safety Awareness Training
2022-11-17 09:00 - 12:00 | NY
Presented by: Michael Ballantine, Consultant, Occupational Safety Consultants, Inc.
These webinars are designed for public works, highway, water, sanitation departments and alike to review best practices of daily tasks.
Topics covered will include:

Environmental Hazards (Lyme, Rabies, Poisonous Plants, Cold Stress, Sun Safety)
Work Zone Awareness
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Heavy Equipment Hazards
General Hazard Awareness (DPW/Highway Workers)
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Asbestos/Silica Awareness
Excavation/Trenching Awareness

Register here.

PERMA & NYSAFC: Fire and EMS Behavioral Workshop - Steuben County
2022-11-21 19:00 - 22:00 | Good Samaritan Law – 2-1-2022
Steuben County Workshop – Painted Post Fire Department
In partnership with the NYSAFC, PERMA will be sponsoring their upcoming 2022 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 issues faced by firefighters and emergency medical services personnel.
Led by Past Chief Mike Healy (Central Nyack Fire Department) and Chief Jared Meeker (Lake Shore Fire District) each workshop will provide:

An overview of the behavioral health problems that fire/EMS personnel experience
Skills necessary to recognize and help others who are struggling with mental health issues
How to monitor the health of fellow firefighters and EMS providers to prevent the negative results that could have a long-lasting impact on agencies
Increasing the overall retention and reducing burnout in these first responders

Registration is FREE for all PERMA Members. Pre-registration is preferred.
To register, complete this Registration Form and submit to education@nysfirechiefs.com.
