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Webinar: PERMA Claims Scenarios
2019-12-03 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Join PERMA Claims staff as we walk through examples of real life case studies of past claims. Learn about some best practices, discuss what went right and what could have been done for the most optimal outcome.
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PERMA Presents eRisk Driving Simulator - Centerreach Fire District
2019-12-04 08:00 - 16:00 | Centereach Fire District Substation, 3 Rudy Way, Centereach, NY, 11720, United States
Join PERMA Risk Management Services and the e-Risk Solutions mobile training center to help you prepare and develop planned reactions to dangerous situations that may occur.
Wednesday, December 4th from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Centereach Fire District, don’t miss your opportunity to practice defensive driving skills, prevent a roll-over or learn emergency maneuvers. Choose from over 70 vehicles and over 100 driving situations for a 20-minute driving simulation.
Interested in Attending? Have Questions? Please contact Ed Starowicz, PERMA DPW Risk Management Specialist via estarowicz@perma.org or (585) 622-6854

PESH Training - Overview of Injury & Illness Recordkeeping Requirements (Monroe County)
2019-12-05 13:30 - 15:30 | Pittsford Public Library, 24 State Street, Pittsford, NY, 14534, United States
There will be 2 sessions held on this day:

1:30-2:30 p.m.
2:30- 3:30 p.m.

Join fellow PERMA Members as the Department of Labor presents on the requirements for recordkeeping. This session will focus on the following topics areas:

PESH Form review: SH-900 (Injury & Illness Log), SH – 900.1 (Injury & Illness Summary), and SH- 900.2 (Injury & Illness Incident Report)
Part 801: Recording and Reporting Public Employees Occupational Injuries & Illnesses
SH 901: Instructions for Recording & Reporting
The benefits, criteria, exceptions, days away,and privacy concerns with reporting
Case scenarios and form examples

Attendance is FREE to all members.
To register, please email Sigrid Vompa, Safety Training Coordinator, via svompa@perma.org.

Questions? Please contact Sigrid Vompa, Safety Training Coordinator, via svompa@perma.org

Hand to Hand Training - Buffalo
2019-12-10 09:00 - 15:00 | Erie County – Law Enforcement Training Academy, 6205 Main Street – B700, Williamsville, NY, 14221, United States
Safe Street Encounters
Increasing Officer Safety Through Organizational Culture
Presented by Chief (Ret.) Michael Ranalli

This free seminar will provide an overview of current critical issues that will include:

Using policy, organizational culture, and effective internal communication to reduce risk to officers and minimize agency liability
A discussion of crisis communication vs. conflict communication and the need for both
The state of the law pertaining to de-escalation and related issues including the reality of what de-escalation is and its limitations
A statistical overview of the causes of officer injuries and deaths
Critical video review of recent controversial cases and the application of “priority of life” to them

Erie County Law Enforcement Training Academy | ECC North Campus
6205 Main Street – B700, Williamsville, NY 14221
Register by: December 3rd.
Lunch will be provided.
Questions and to register, please contact Pete Frisoni, Public Safety Risk Management Specialist via email pfrisoni@perma.org.

PESH Training - Overview of Injury & Illness Recordkeeping Requirements
2020-01-07 10:00 - 11:00 | PERMA, 9 Cornell Rd, Latham, NY, 12110, United States
Join fellow PERMA Members as the Department of Labor presents on the requirements for recordkeeping. This session will focus on the following topics areas:

PESH Form review: SH-900 (Injury & Illness Log), SH – 900.1 (Injury & Illness Summary), and SH- 900.2 (Injury & Illness Incident Report)
Part 801: Recording and Reporting Public Employees Occupational Injuries & Illnesses
SH 901: Instructions for Recording & Reporting
The benefits, criteria, exceptions, days away,and privacy concerns with reporting
Case scenarios and form examples

Attendance is FREE to all members.
To register, please email Sigrid Vompa, Safety Training Coordinator, via svompa@perma.org by Jan. 3rd.
Questions? Please contact Sigrid Vompa, Safety Training Coordinator, via svompa@perma.org

National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (L.E.A.D.)
2020-01-09
Started in 2015, by Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S), we would like to recognize, honor and support the over 900,000 law enforcement officers throughout the United States. From state and local agencies, we know the difficulty of your job and support the public service you offer to us.
A big thank you to all those in blue who serve and protect our communities each and every day!
#NationalLawEnforcementAppreciationDay
#LawEnforcementAppreciationDay
#LEAD

Webinar: Municipal Finance Fundamentals
2020-01-23 13:00 - 14:00
This session is designed to help facilitate your understanding of some of the most critical elements of municipal finance, including: property taxes and the tax cap; other revenue options; state aid; the budget process; and the expenditure of funds.
Register Here

National Burn Awareness Week
2020-02-03 08:00 - 2020-02-09 17:00
National Burn Awareness Week, the first full week of February, is a window of opportunity for burn care organizations, burn survivor support groups, public safety, and injury prevention professionals to increase awareness among the general population of the frequency and causes of burn injury in America, and the advances in and sources of burn care available today.
The 2020 NBAW Theme is: Contact Burns – Hot Surfaces Damage Skin!
Learn more here: American Burn Association
#NBAW2020

Webinar: Transitional Duty Program
2020-02-04 13:00 - 14:00
Save the Date!
Transitional Duty is a temporary work assignment designed to transition the employee back to work as soon as medically reasonable. It has been proven to reduce worker’s compensation costs. This session is designed to help facilitate the creation of your return-to-work program by highlighting an overview of different guidelines to consider, as well as provide sample procedures to help ensure a successful program.
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Webinar: NYS Opioid Epidemic - Update
2020-03-05 13:00 - 14:00
Join the SUNY Rockefeller Institute of Government for an overview in understanding the background of the opioid epidemic and how we got to where we are today. This session will help identify possible strategies that can be employed at your organization and in your community to help reduce opioid misuse, as well as, discuss how people, process and technology can help combat the opioid crisis in their community.
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Safe Street Encounters Training Seminar - Cortland County
2020-03-11 09:00 - 15:00 | Cortland County Regional Training Center, 3577 Terrace Road, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
Increasing Officer Safety Through Organizational Culture
Presented by: Chief (Ret.) Michael Ranalli, Esq.

March 11, 2020
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Cortland County Regional Training Center
3577 Terrace Road, Cortland, NY 13045

This seminar is FREE for all PERMA Members and will provide an overview of current critical issues that will include:

Using policy, organizational culture, and effective internal communication to reduce risk to officers and minimize agency liability
A discussion of crisis communication vs. conflict communication and the need for both
The state of the law pertaining to de-escalation and related issues including the reality of what de-escalation is and its limitations
A statistical overview of the causes of officer injuries and deaths
Critical video review of recent controversial cases and the application of “priority of life” to them

Lunch Provided. Seating is limited. Please register by March 6th.
Questions and to register:
Email Pete Frisoni, PERMA Public Safety Risk Management Specialist at pfrisoni@perma.org

Webinar: Strategizing for the Effects of COVID-19
2020-04-07 13:00 - 14:00
Join the SUNY Rockefeller Institute of Government for an overview in understanding the COVID-19 pandemic and what we know now.
This session will help identify additional tactics for:

What you should be doing now facing the coronavirus
Available resources to assist in effective operations
Strategies to handle issues as they emerge
Preparations for changing circumstances based on observations from States

Additionally, we will host a Q & A portion towards the end of the webinar.
Register here.
Questions? Please contact Kimberlee Freer, Event Coordinator in Member Services via memberservices@perma.org.

CANCELLED - PERMA Meet & Greet Reception
2020-04-08 17:00 - 20:00 | Record Archive – Rochester, NY, 33 1/3 Rockwood St, Rochester, NY, 14610, United States
CANCELLED
Register today!

Webinar - PERMA Regional Meeting
2020-04-09 13:00 - 14:00 | NY, United States
THIS EVENT IS NOW A WEBINAR.
Join us online – register here today!

CANCELLED - Front Desk Safety & Security Workshop - Latham, NY
2020-04-16 08:30 - 15:30 | PERMA, 9 Cornell Rd, Latham, NY, 12110, United States
This event has been cancelled and postponed.

In this workshop, you’ll discover a variety of tools, techniques and strategies for securing your front desk area and staying calm and in control when faced with a variety of situations.
Perfect for: front desk staff, receptionists, secretaries, office assistants, security personnel and facility managers.
Topics to include:

Assess your front desk area and eliminate 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

Lunch Provided. Seating is limited. This session is FREE for all PERMA Members.
RSVP by March 6th to Sigrid Vompa, Safety Training Coordinator, svompa@perma.org or (518)220-0386.

National Work Zone Awareness Week
2020-04-20 08:00 - 2020-04-24 17:00
National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is an event that takes place across the United States, with partnerships between state departments of transportation (DOT), national road safety organizations, government agencies, private companies, and individuals.
In 2020, NWZAW is April 20-24. For the 21st year, NWZAW’s kick-off event will be held in Michigan and hosted by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) on April 21. Go Orange Day is on Wednesday, April 22 and all are encouraged to wear orange and post photos to help promote safe work zones.
2020 – Theme: “Safe work zones for all. Protect workers. Protect road users. We can do it!”
#NWZAW

CANCELLED - Front Desk Safety & Security Workshop - Mamaroneck, NY
2020-04-22 08:30 - 15:30 | Town of Mamaroneck, 740 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY, 10543, United States

CANCELLED -Annual Refresher Training - Town, Village, Highway & DPW Staff (Chenango)
2020-04-27 08:00 - 12:00 | Canasawacta Country Club, 261 County Road 44, Norwich, NY, 13815, United States
This event has been cancelled and postponed.

Annual review of training for Chenango Town, Village, Highway & DPW Staff presented by Lew Troast.
Seating is Limited.
RSVP by March 27th to Sigrid Vompa, Safety Training Coordinator via svompa@perma.org or (518) 220-0386.

CANCELLED Annual Refresher Training - Town, Village, Highway & DPW Staff (Madison)
2020-04-28 08:00 - 12:00 | Cornell Cooperative Extension – Madison Farm & Home Ag Center, 100 Eaton Street, Morrisville, NY, 13408, United States
Annual review of training for Madison Town, Village, Highway & DPW Staff presented by Lew Troast.
Seating is Limited.
RSVP by March 27th to Sigrid Vompa, Safety Training Coordinator via svompa@perma.org or (518) 220-0386.

CANCELLED - Front Desk Safety & Security Workshop - Elizabethtown, NY
2020-04-29 08:30 - 15:30 | Essex County Building, 7551 Court Street, Entrance 3, Elizabethtown, NY, 12932, United States

Public Service Recognition Week
2020-05-03 - 2020-05-09
Public Service Recognition Week is celebrated the first week of May since 1985 (beginning on the first Sunday of the month) to honor the men and women who serve our nation as federal, state, county and local government employees.
36 years of honoring public servants and connecting citizens with their government #PSRW

International Firefighters' Day
2020-05-04
Firefighters dedicate their lives to the protection of life and property. Sometimes that dedication is in the form of countless hours volunteered over many years, in others it is many selfless years working in the industry. In all cases it risks the ultimate sacrifice of a firefighter’s life.
International Firefighters’ Day (IFFD) is a time where the world’s community can recognize and honor the sacrifices that firefighters make to ensure that their communities and environment are as safe as possible. It is also a day to thank those current and past firefighters for their contributions.

Webinar: Strategizing for COVID 19 - Part 2
2020-05-07 13:00 - 14:00
It has been one month since our previous webinar, Strategizing for the Effects of COVID – 19. Join the SUNY Rockefeller Institute of Government again for the latest update in understanding the COVID-19 pandemic, where we are now, and the outlook.

Register here.
Questions? Please contact Kimberlee Freer, Event Coordinator in Member Services via memberservices@perma.org.

CANCELLED Safety Coordinator Training
2020-05-20 10:00 - 16:00

CANCELLED PERMA 2020 Annual Member Conference
2020-05-21 08:00 - 2020-05-22 17:00 | The Sagamore Resort, 110 Sagamore Road, Bolton Landing, NY, 12814, United States
As we continue to keep the health and safety of our staff and members as the priority during this time, we are regretfully cancelling this year’s 2020 Annual Member Conference to be held Thursday, May 21st and Friday May 22nd at the Sagamore Resort.
We look forward to providing our session topics, space theme, and event programming at our upcoming 2021 Annual Member Conference.

PERMA Annual Member Business Meeting
2020-05-22 10:00 - 10:30
This year, join us online for the PERMA Annual Member Meeting to review the latest PERMA updates across Membership.
Register here!

Webinar: Parks & Recreation - Reopening among COVID 19
2020-06-18 10:00 - 11:00
Join Alan Pennington of the Matrix Consulting Group for an update in understanding the COVID-19 effects in opening local parks and recreation centers. Key talking points will include:

Factors to consider due to the changes brought on by COVID-19
How to maximize utilization – assuming group gathering limits and social distancing
Potential alternatives for programs and utilization considering this new normal
How to help ease potential concerns of community members regarding the constant changes

Register Now!

Webinar: Navigating the PERMA Stretching Program
2020-08-27 13:00 - 14:00
Webinar:
Navigating the PERMA Stretching ProgramThursday, August 27 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Join Shani Soloff, PT, MS, CFMT, CEASII and CEO of The Posture People to review the PERMA Stretching Program. Developed for all PERMA Members, this stretching program features interactive videos focusing on specific stretches to help alleviate strain from sustained postures and repetitive activities. Each module guides you through proactive and reactive ways of stretching. Shani will show you:

How to register for the PERMA Stretching Program
How to best use the stretching modules to mitigate future risks on the job
Answer any questions you may have regarding the program.

Register Today!

Webinar: School Crossing Guard Training
2020-09-09 10:00 - 11:00
Our Public Safety Risk Management Specialist, Pete Frisoni, will conduct the PERMA developed school crossing guard training webinar on Wednesday, September 9th
at 10: 00 a.m.
This training will review:

State and Federal regulations
Proper gear
Safe crossing procedures
How to instruct children in appropriate pedestrian behavior

REGISTER HERE!
Questions? Please contact Pete Frisoni via pfrisoni@perma.org.

PERMA & NYSAFC: Fire and EMS Behavioral Workshop - Clinton County
2020-09-14 19:00 - 22:00 | Clinton Community College, 136 Clinton Point Road, Plattsburgh, NY, 12901, United States
Clinton County Workshop – Clinton Community College
In partnership with the NYSAFC, PERMA will be sponsoring their upcoming 2020 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. Space is limited.
To register, complete this form and submit to education@nysfirechiefs.com.
