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 Program.
The goal of this program is to financially assist members in obtaining equipment that will help reduce injury and illness within their agencies. This year, monies were awarded to 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. The 2021 recipients are:
Congratulations to these fire departments and thank you to all those who took time to submit an application! Questions about the program can be emailed to PERMA Public Safety Risk Management Specialist Pete Frisoni.
NYSAFC gratefully acknowledges the continued support of PERMA. Thank you for your commitment to firefighter health, wellness, and safety!
New York State Association of Fire Chiefs