CIRMA E-Learning Center:
CIRMA offers a number of online training programs through our E-Learning Center that are beneficial to Fire Departments and Firefighters. These online courses can be accessed through our E-Learning Center. To register for a course, please contact your organization's E-Learning Administrator or Martin Connelly, Risk Management Services Coordinator, at mconnelly@ccm-ct.org.
CIRMA Training and Education Programs:
CIRMA offers instructor-led training & education programs that are scheduled periodically at locations throughout the state. In our Training & Education Catalog, there is an "Emergency Services" section, which includes various workshops for Firefighters and Emergency Responders. The trainings are: CIRMA's Defensive Driving for Fire Departments and EMTs, Preventing Sprains and Strains (For Emergency Responders), and Understanding the Risks of Social Media in the Fire Service. Our Training & Education Catalog offers a full list of CIRMA training and educational programs. Please visit our E-Learning Center and Learning Media Library for additional descriptions of CIRMA training and education resources. If you would like to schedule a regional or member-only training program, please contact your Risk Management Consultant. Training is provided to CIRMA members only.
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Firefighter Accident Insurance Program
CIRMA's Firefighter Accident Insurance program provides accident benefits over and above statutory Workers' Compensation benefits. CIRMA's program provides the financial protection and peace of mind volunteers deserve--with fewer exclusions and higher benefits than many other policies, subject to policy provisions. CIRMA's Firefighter Accident Insurance Program is provided at no additional direct cost by CIRMA to its Workers' Compensation Pool members' fire and rescue volunteers. Download coverage flyer.
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To File a Claim:To file a claim, please first download, and submit the VFA Claim Form. (Note: This PDF form may not display properly on some later versions of FireFox. Please use either IE, Chrome, or Safari). Please contact your CIRMA Underwriter for more information about the program.
Visit our Firefighter Accident Insurance Program webpage for more information.
CIRMA Law Enforcement & Public Safety Best Practices Guides
This Best Practices Guide is available for order through our Learning Media Library.
Contact your CIRMA Risk Management Consultant to learn more about our risk management programs.