ESIP - Emergency Services Insurance Program

10/16/2026

We're exhibiting at the Montana Fire Service Convention in Helena, MT. If you're at the event, make sure to stop by the booth to say hi to the team and learn about our insurance program and risk management services!

10/16/2026

The promotion is immediate. Figuring out what changes between you and the crew takes longer.

10/15/2026

Asking for help can be difficult, especially for first responders, who deal with multiple levels of stigma surrounding mental health challenges.

National Volunteer Fire Council l shares an article describing the three types of stigma responders face and explains why getting help early is so important – before the problem worsens.

This article explores the stigma around mental health challenges in the fire service and provides insight on when to get help.

10/14/2026

“Doing drills out of a textbook that you would never call for on the fireground is counterproductive to what you should be doing.”

Training needs to reflect the conditions firefighters will face, including the staffing and resources available on the fireground.

Chief Daniel Folks explains how departments can adapt training to their operational realities.

Read more in Fire Engineering: https://ow.ly/vEkR50ZXEar

10/13/2026

Time are tough for a lot of fire departments. Increasingly we find that the only support we can find is that which we “drum up” for ourselves.

Join Dave Denniston for a webinar looking at the importance of your agency’s reputation and standing in your community and discuss ways you can help your own cause.

Register here: https://archcapgroup.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ayeTzXUDQtKNmWU4tPt7Sw? #/registration

10/12/2026

Congratulations to our own Dave Denniston!

At today’s Annual Meeting of the Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York David Denniston Commissioner of The Virgil Fire District was Elected President of the Association. Congratulations to President Dave Denniston!

10/09/2026

It’s National Fire Prevention Week! Firefighters can use NIOSH resources to stay safe on the job including reports from the Firefighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program. Also, don’t forget to join the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer, the largest effort ever undertaken to understand and reduce risk of cancer among U.S. firefighters. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4xBQSVa

10/08/2026

Recruiting the next volunteer firefighter matters. Keeping the dedicated members already serving matters just as much.

For volunteer and combination fire departments, the IAFC - International Association of Fire Chiefs National Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment and Retention Toolkit is a resource worth exploring.

Strong departments start with people who feel supported, valued, and prepared to serve. I encourage fire chiefs, department leaders, and township officials to explore this resource and share it with their teams.

Learn more:

IAFC's National Volunteer Firefighter Geospatial Recruitment and Retention Toolkit is designed to help address the national shortage of firefighters.

10/07/2026

is exhibiting at the Southwestern Fire Chiefs Association Annual Conference! If you're in Tulsa, OK for the event, make sure to stop by our booth to speak with Hunter Osborne and the team at RCI Insurance Group about our insurance coverages and risk management services.

10/06/2026

Fire Prevention Week is here! 🔥🔋

Everyday actions can help prevent lithium-ion battery fires. Use your charging superpower by making smart choices every time you plug in.

This Fire Prevention Week, learn six simple battery charging safety tips that can help keep your home and family safe. From using manufacturer-approved chargers to unplugging devices when fully charged, small steps can make a big difference.

Learn more: https://www.nfpa.org/events/fire-prevention-week -safety-tips