News

PRESUMPTIONS

• New PTSD presumption in Ohio for first responders with a corresponding special compensation fund administered by the state

RISK MANAGEMENT

• Encouragement to embrace winter walks for better health (MIIA)
  
  
• Warning signs and removal tips for excessive snow loads on roofs (TOIRMA)
  
  
• Winter risk checklist for equipment and drivers (TOIRMA)
  
  
• Recommended safety practices for confined spaces where there may be dangerous gas (LARM)

MEMBER-ORIENTED COMMUNICATIONS AND SERVICES

• Announcement of law enforcement grant recipients for training, equipment and other programs (County Mutual)
  
  
• Details on newly offered volunteer accident coverage, identity theft coverage, and drone coverage (CSD Pool)
  
  
• List of the top ten most utilized courses on VRSA’s online learning platform
  
  
• Article on how OSHA grants can help Minnesota fire departments purchase PPE (LMCIT)

COURT DECISIONS

• Review of recent and upcoming U.S. Supreme Court decisions relevant to local governments (SLLC)