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IRMA ServicesThis document will serve to highlight the available services for IRMA members. These services have been broken down into six major areas with a brief program description provided in each area. These services are available to IRMA members at minimal or no cost. Additional details can be provided through the IRMA office. Training & Education ProgramIRMA Leadership InstituteThe Leadership Institute offers a series of well-designed programs that concentrate on developing your supervisor’s leadership and management skills. These half-day programs offer practical, immediately useable techniques. Regional TrainingRegional Training seminars are usually half-day sessions that pertain to specific risk reduction and intergovernmental pooling issues. Coffee & Conversation Workshop SeriesThe Coffee & Conversation Workshop Series provides information and networking on topics relating to internal and emerging issues in the arena of risk management. This series of programs are usually 1 to 3 hours in length. (No charge) Special Training – Steering CommitteesThe Steering Committee Special Training programs are recommended and sponsored by the IRMA Fire, Police, and Public Works Steering Committees. These programs are targeted toward each of these specific departmental personnel training needs. The programs range from a half-day to a two-day lecture and/or hands-on training session. Annual Golf OutingThe Annual Golf Outing is a scramble/best ball event that is well suited to players of every skill level. Upon finishing 18 holes of golf, members are invited to a lunch buffet and award presentation. IRMA Orientation ProgramIRMA hosts orientation programs throughout the year to familiarize members with IRMA services and staff. The orientation is approximately 3 hours in length and is held at the IRMA Office. (No charge) IRMA NAPD Professional Driver Training ProgramThe NAPD program is designed to enhance the performance of an employee’s capabilities behind the wheel and to become more aware of their responsibilities from a safety standpoint. The NAPD driver training program offers an employee actual practice in many kinds of driving situations at average speeds of about 30 miles per hour. The driver training programs are offered to Fire, Police and Public Works drivers.
On-Site ServicesAdvisory ServiceThese are services available at the member locations and are of a consultation or evaluation nature. Training Programs (member locations)These are individual training programs performed at member locations by IRMA representatives. These training programs are 1 to 3 hours in length.
Special ProgramsWatchlist ProgramMembers are assigned to the Watchlist Program based on specific criteria outlined in the Watchlist Policy. The program provides the member with additional services to assist the member in reversing adverse loss patterns or trends. The program was revised in 2002 to include specific staff recommended actions with timeframes for completion. Non-Member Risk Management ServicesRisk management/loss prevention services provided on a contract basis to non-members expressing a genuine interest in applying for membership. Non-Member Claims AdministrationClaims handling on a contract basis for non-members who have expressed a genuine interest in applying for membership. Unemployment Compensation Claims AdministrationGrant ProgramsAccreditation ProgramsIRMA offers a 50% reimbursement grant to members achieving these nationwide accreditations. Members are also offered 25% reimbursement each time reaccreditation is achieved.
Award ProgramsExcellence in Public Risk Management
A composite score is calculated based equally on the following criteria.
This award is designed to encourage innovative safety/risk management ideas and programs developed and implemented by members. The Training and Education Committee selects and rewards up to three submissions for their effectiveness, creativity and positive impact upon a risk management program.
Risk Management Scholarship ProgramThis program provides for up to two scholarship awards to out-of-town public risk management conferences, based on written submissions from member employees on how the educational opportunity would benefit their public entity.
Resource ServicesThe multi-media services outlined below are available to members at no cost to assist them in providing employee training and additional resources on a variety of risk management/safety topics. Video Training LibraryThe library has a large selection of videos and DVDs in the areas of: General Health & Safety, Accident Prevention, Fire Prevention, Police Safety, Firefighter Safety, Public Works Safety, Traffic Work Zone Safety, Confined Space, Respirator Protection, Chemical Safety, Driver Safety, Supervisor Safety, and General Management. A-Z Electronic Resource Files
Model Best Practices Policies"Best Practices" policies/guidelines developed by IRMA for use by members on a variety of risk management related and operational policies. Newsletters/Publications
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Risk Trends Newsletter - Quarterly Distribution IRMA Risk Bulletins Liability Beat For Police Newsletter – Gallagher/Westfall Group Legal Briefing for Fire Chiefs Newsletter On-Line TrainingPolice Law Institute - Monthly My Community WorkplaceMy Community Workplace.org is a dynamic web-based platform designed specifically for public and nonprofit entities. This platform provides state-of-the-art training, human resources functions, as well as up-to-date information important to your community. My Community Workplace.org takes your entity to the next level in web-based education, training and risk management. This site provides harassment prevention, discrimination prevention, workplace ethics and other training for all employees. Web-based articles provide weekly information on health and wellness, safety, leadership, legal updates, and risk prevention techniques, including downloadable checklists for future use. Model policies and procedures and online human resource functions are available for members use at no cost. Because My Community Workplace.org is dynamic, your entity can manipulate the site to meet your specific needs.
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