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We are all in this business to help people when they need help the most. To be the person that our community can count on, we need to be ready to meet the challenges of the work that is needed to help them. Most of us know that being ready means to have trained and...

In June of 2020, New York State Legislation was adopted which allowed local government sponsors of Service Award Programs to adopt resolutions to award up to five ‘COVID points’ per month to active volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers during periods when, due to the COVID 19 pandemic, so called ‘Special Response Rules’ were initiated by...

Ed Holohan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fRWby8a4C8&feature=emb_title Fire Departments across the country need to realize that this is not business as usual. Please view this video from Director of Risk Management, Dave Denniston, discussing the importance of social distancing and best practices for preventing the spread of COVID-19 within your fire department. Remember, before you can protect your community, you must...

Residents in Herkimer County are still feeling the impact of the severe flooding from last week’s storms. Firefighters in the area have been working around the clock to help evacuate effected neighborhoods and protect their communities, all while facing the wrath of the flooding themselves. Some departments in the area, like the Village of Middleville...

Lexipol, the leading provider of state-specific policies and training for public safety agencies, and McNeil & Co., a nationwide leader in specialized risk management and insurance programs, are pleased to announce a partnership to offer policy solutions for fire operations. As part of the agreement, Lexipol will offer its Fire Policies and Training solution at...

On May 23rd, 2017 we had the distinct honor of sponsoring and attending the 25th Anniversary Dinner for Stamford Emergency Medical Services, Inc. (SEMS). McNeil & Co. and our ESIP team have had the pleasure of providing SEMS with insurance coverage for each of the past 25 years and would like to thank them for their dedication...

By: Katie Niver Yesterday, McNeil & Co.’s David Denniston had the chance to recreate a piece of American history with members of the South Carolina Fireman’s Association, North Charleston Fire Department, and the Fireman’s Association of New York.   Hopping on a fireboat, the group set sail towards Castle Pinckney, a historic Civil War Prison that...

Emergency Action Plans: How you handle an emergency can mean the difference between an inconvenience and a catastrophe. Whether talking about a family or an organization, it is essential that you have an emergency action plan in place to ensure the safety of everyone involved. Check out our Facebook Live training session on Emergency Action...

Whether you work outdoors or are enjoying the warm weather with family and friends, heat safety is essential. This summer has been one of the hottest in history, and the month of August is no exception! Heat is one of the leading weather and climate related killers in the US, causing hundreds of fatalities and...