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SAFE and SOUND

January 4, 2019

This article originally appeared in the January 2019 issue of Public Risk Magazine and is authored by Jani Jennings, PRIMA President, and Risk Manager for the City of Bellevue, Nebraska.[…]

FirstFire Services

Does Your Fire Department Have an Exposure to AFFF?

December 19, 2018

In the 1970s, the Department of Defense began using Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) to extinguish petroleum-based fires on hundreds of military bases throughout the country. It was used to[…]

FirstFire Services

Social Media in the Fire Service

November 6, 2018

Social media is used by 78% of Americans and the average daily user spends 1.7 hours on social networking platforms. Due to the increasing usage of social media, many fire[…]

Risk Management

Battling Harassment and Discrimination in the Public Sector

September 25, 2018

Recent news is rife with stories of workplace discrimination and harassment claims. Buoyed by the social media tag, #MeToo, these claims have ended the career of more than one powerful[…]

FirstFire Services

Fire Vehicle Accident Statistics

September 10, 2018

Firefighters risk their lives every day. And while there is no arguing with the hazards of battling fires, it’s more than just flames at the scene that pose a threat[…]

Industry News · Risk Management · Tips

Julie Frisbey’s Article Published in the July Issue of Public Risk Magazine

August 6, 2018

Julie Frisbey’s article, “Crisis Communications in Law Enforcement: Protecting your Department’s Reputation” was published in the July issue of Public Risk Magazine (Page 16). “Our current digital age of smartphones,[…]

Industry News · Risk Management

Kenny Smith’s Article Published in August Edition of Public Risk Magazine

July 31, 2018

Kenny Smith’s article, “Self-Driving Cars: A look into Municipalities’ Future Responsibilities” was published in the August issue of Public Risk Magazine (Page 11). “There are many organizations, industries and individuals[…]

Conferences & Events

OBGR to Exhibit at the 2018 10th Annual Arizona PRIMA Summer Education Series

July 19, 2018

OneBeacon Government Risks (OBGR) is sponsoring the upcoming 2018 10th Annual Arizona PRIMA Summer Education Series, July 25th – 27th. The conference is being held in Flagstaff, Arizona at Little[…]

Conferences & Events

FirstFire Services to Exhibit at the 2018 MVD Fire Chiefs Conference

July 16, 2018

FirstFire Services is exhibiting at the 2018 MVD Fire Chiefs Conference this July 18th– 20th. The conference is being held in Davenport, Iowa at the Radisson Quad City Plaza and River[…]

What's New at OBGR

2018 College Scholarship Winners Announced

July 2, 2018

Last week, OneBeacon announced the winners of the 2018 annual college scholarship program! For the 15th consecutive year, OneBeacon has awarded $2,000 scholarships to 16 high-school seniors. Eight of these[…]

SAFE and SOUND

Does Your Fire Department Have an Exposure to AFFF?

Social Media in the Fire Service

Battling Harassment and Discrimination in the Public Sector

Fire Vehicle Accident Statistics

Julie Frisbey’s Article Published in the July Issue of Public Risk Magazine

Kenny Smith’s Article Published in August Edition of Public Risk Magazine

OBGR to Exhibit at the 2018 10th Annual Arizona PRIMA Summer Education Series

FirstFire Services to Exhibit at the 2018 MVD Fire Chiefs Conference

2018 College Scholarship Winners Announced

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