Announcing VFIS Web-based Training |
| In our continuous efforts to improve safety and operations in the fire and EMS services through education, training, risk management and insurance programs, VFIS has joined forces with St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, PA in the development of a distance-learning program.
VFIS is pleased to announce that our distance-learning site, vfis.sju.edu, is now live.
Check out these valuable programs in our initial release:
- Privately Owned Vehicle Driving Safety (our full training program including videos)
- Firefighter Safety (our basic firefighter safety program)
- Sexual Harassment Prevention (designed as a refresher program for annual compliance with required harassment prevention training)
- Bloodbourne Pathogens & Infectious Disease (designed as a refresher for annual OSHA compliance)
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| Troy Markel Named President of VFIS |
On October 6, 2009, Troy Markel assumed the role of VFIS President. Troy has almost 20 years of service with VFIS, starting in 1990 as a sales and marketing representative for VFIS Life and Group operations. In 1992, Troy became a Regional Marketing Representative for VFIS Property & Casualty operations, with responsibilities gradually expanding over the years into his present role of Regional Vice President/Eastern Region. |
| VFIS Offers Four New Management Liability / Employment Practices Communiques |
| VFIS is offering four new communiqués, our technical reference bulletin for ESOs, from the Risk Control Services Department of Glatfelter Insurance Group. The new communiqués focus on management liability and risk management for employment practices. |
| NEW: VFIS Classes Online |
| In our continuous efforts to improve safety and operations in the fire service through education, training, risk management and insurance programs, VFIS has joined forces with St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, PA in the development of a distance-learning program. VFIS is pleased to announce that our distance-learning site, vfis.sju.edu, is now live. |
| Wingspread V Report Now Available |
| Wingspread V, the fifth conference held on statements of national significance to the fire service and to those who serve, was held in Atlanta in late March and early April of 2006. Named for the Wingspread Conference Center where the conference was originally held in 1966, the conference has continuously been held once a decade since. To summarize the conference, a report has been developed for your information. |
| VFIS Safety & Risk Management Video Series Adds Patient Handling |
| Every day, emergency responders are called to scenes involving patient movement. These range from simply putting a patient back in bed to the most complex calls, which challenge even the most experienced providers. An estimated 42,000* patients are dropped annually; in fact, 115 patients are dropped each day, averaging one patient every 12 minutes. While we have a wide variety of devices available to move patients in a safe manner, the statistics clearly identify the need to take a closer look. |
| Cumberland Valley VFA Honored with IAFC SHS Organizational Safety Award |
| Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association (CVVFA) was the proud recipient of the IAFC’s Safety Health and Survival Section (SHS) and VFIS’s “Billy Goldfeder Organizational Safety Award,” given for its outstanding commitment and significant contribution to fire service health and safety. |
| VFIS Offers ESO Disaster Planning & Business Continuity Resource |
| VFIS’ new program, Emergency Service Organization (ESO) Disaster Planning & Business Continuity, helps ESOs deal with the impact that natural disasters can have on their organization. Emergency responders spend an extensive amount of time preparing for disasters that affect the communities they serve. Unfortunately, the impact the disaster may have on the local ESO is typically not considered. |
| VFIS EVDT Program - Updated USFA PowerPoint Slide |
| Updated slide for the 2008 version of the EVDT program (PowerPoint slide 17) |
| VFIS Releases Updated Emergency Vehicle Driver Training Program |
| VFIS is pleased to announce the release of the 2008 edition of the Emergency Vehicle Driver Training (EVDT) Program. The effort is part of VFIS’ commitment to reducing the number of deaths and injuries among the emergency responder population. Part of that commitment is promoting the safe operation of emergency vehicles. |
| New VFIS Communiqué Available - Cellular Telephone in EMS |
| Advancements and availability in technology have made devices such as cellular telephones part of our everyday activities. While cell phones offer a means of convenient communication, they also create new challenges for EMS providers and caregivers. |
| VFIS Offers Four New Communiqués |
| VFIS is offering four new communiqués, our technical reference bulletin for ESOs, from the Risk Control Services Department of Glatfelter Insurance Group. |
Junior Fire and Emergency Service Program Resource Now Available Online
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| Junior Programs help Emergency Service Organizations (ESOs) recruit new volunteers and interest others in full time emergency service work. VFIS offers a recently-revised resource to assist organizations that might be considering a new youth program. |
| VFIS - From Our Customers' Perspective Streaming Video |
| VFIS recently produced a testimonial video to highlight our response to Disasters/Claims, Our Agents, Value, Service, and Training Resources. We featured eight different clients from across the country and profiled their experiences with VFIS. The result reaffirms VFIS' position as the leading provider of insurance in the emergency services community. |
| When the Unbelievable Occurs |
| Hurricanes Katrina and Rita 2005 - Our Customers' Perspective |
