October 2024

News & Events

November Meetings:

November 6, 2024

Public Works Steering Committee

November 7, 2024

Fire Chiefs Steering Committee

November 13, 2024

Training & Risk Management Committee

November 14, 2024

Administration & Finance Committee

November 19, 2024

Police Chiefs Steering Committee

November 21, 2024

Executive Board

Training Programs:

November 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2024

Lake Forest Center for Leadership

November 5-7, 2024

ICS 300 - 3 Day Course

November 8, 2024

OSHA Record Keeping Rule

Who Should You Contact at IRMA for a Particular Issue

Congratulations NIPSTA!

Recipient of IRMA's 2024

Innovative Risk Management Award

Pictured from Left to Right: PW Training Director Steve Redmon, Executive Director Jill Ramaker, Deputy Director Patrick Collins.

The Northeastern Illinois Public Safety Training Academy (NIPSTA) is the recipient of the 2024 Innovative Risk Management Award for the creation of the region's first Public Works Academy. This program is designed to address a critical need for comprehensive training, both classroom and practical, for employees new to the profession.

The 40-hour program tackles a wide range of topics, including lock-out/tag-out, fall protection, trenching and shoring, and confined space. At the end of the 5-day program, students will have a strong foundation for employers to build upon.

IRMA Members receive a $100 discount and can utilize an IRMA Grant to offset the costs.

Public Works Academy

IRMA Budget, Member Contributions and Interest Income - What You Need to Know

The Board of Directors approved the preliminary budget at the October 9^th meeting, and the 2025 contribution rate is increasing by 3.0% compared to 2024. The budget increase is attributable, in part, to an increase in the reinsurance market and an increase in members’ revenues. The rate stabilization amount used in the 2025 budget decreased to $1.9 million (compared to $2.5 million for 2024).

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2024 Education Summit

Thank you to all IRMA Members for your participation in this year's event! Many served as panelists, for which we are so grateful.

We had...

Over 150 registrants
An attendance rate of 86%
Over 120 Members present for The Claim Game
Nearly 70 attendees at the Safety Committee (Not So) Basics Session
Eight Member Panelists

For more information about the Summit or to obtain session slides, click the button below.

2024 Education Summit

Risk Management & Training

ILOSHA Provides Computer Based Training

Illinois OSHA has announced an important update regarding providing training to public sector employees. In this update, employers are also provided a large library of training content provided by OSHA to help create their own in-house training programs, ensuring they meet safety standards and regulatory requirements.

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Within IRMA, Police Department claims lead amongst all operating departments in frequency and severity of claims. In addition to an increase of workers' compensation claims for PTSD, we regularly receive high-exposure general liability claims from police pursuits, wrongful death cases, and reverse conviction cases.

IRMA partnered with Benchmark Analytics to bring their 10 Evidence Based Practice to departments, which if enacted have proven results in reducing claims.

Departments that are interested in participating in 2025 should contact Director of Risk Management, Jen Swahlstedt.

Program Interest

Safety Toolbox

BLR - Employee Safety Newsletter - November 2024

EHS - Employee Newsletter - November 2024

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Westmont, IL 60559

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