ESIP - Emergency Services Insurance Program

06/17/2026

We're halfway through Safety Stand Down 2026, but there's still plenty of time to focus on your health and wellness.

This year's theme, Firefighter FITNESS: Fit to Serve, Fit for Life, breaks fitness down into seven key focus areas:

✅ Foundations
✅ Intentional
✅ Technique
✅ Nutrition
✅ Evaluation
✅ Sleep
✅ Strategies for Success

Use these daily topics to strengthen your fitness program, spark conversations in your department, and build habits that support long-term health and performance.

Get started at: www.safetystanddown.org

06/16/2026

ESIP Wednesday Webinar - Leading by Example: Getting Screened for Cancer Early

In honor of National Cancer Survivor Month, we invite you to a roundtable discussion featuring Dave Denniston and Pat Quinn. They will be exploring why early cancer screenings are so vital for firefighters and emergency responders!

Register here: https://archcapgroup.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_T7vM8GWZTg2-XBMviHKThg #/registration

06/15/2026

📅 is here – and this year, the focus is on fire fighter fitness.

Fitness isn't just about performance on the fire ground. It's about protecting your health, your career, and your future.

Explore tools, resources, and practical ideas from the IAFF's Fit to Thrive program ➡️ https://brnw.ch/21x3l9R

06/15/2026

Firefighter Nation discusses the need to develop fire service leaders and shape fire department culture through succession planning.

Christopher Pierce discusses the need to develop fire service leaders and shape fire department culture through succession planning.

06/12/2026

Firefighter rehab is not a luxury—it's a lifesaving necessity.

Whether you're responding to a large-scale incident or pushing through a demanding training, physical and mental recovery is essential. The NFPA defines rehab as a critical intervention to mitigate stress and sustain performance. It’s time we stop viewing it as optional.

Firefighters face intense physical and emotional demands. Heat stress, cardiac events, and psychological strain are real threats. Preparation, hydration, mental readiness, and knowing when to take a break can make the difference between going home or becoming a statistic.

Rehab saves lives. Let’s treat it like it does.

Read the full blog post: https://www.mcneilandcompany.com/firefighter-rehab-the.../

Whether in EMS, law enforcement or the fire service, our main goal and objective is to return home or to the station to resume normal duties at the end of a large incident. In terms of rehab, we need to understand when our personnel need a break on any incident scene or training event.… Continued

06/12/2026

Amazing event last night! Thank you to the Onondaga County Fire Coalition and everyone who came out to Dinosaur BBQ for making it a special evening of camaraderie and networking for the NYS fire community.

06/11/2026

Join us tonight at Dinosaur BBQ!

If you’re attending the NYS Chiefs Show FIRE 2026, make plans to join fellow firefighters, EMS providers, fire police members, commissioners, and emergency service leaders for an evening of networking, fellowship, and great food.

The County Fire Chief’s Association , Onondaga County Volunteer Firefighter’s Association, Onondaga County Volunteer Fire Police Association, Central Region Fire Districts Association, and Believe 31 are proud to partner with ESIP - Emergency Services Insurance Program by McNeil & Co. to host this special event.

📅 Thursday, June 11, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Dinosaur BBQ – Syracuse, NY

This event is being held during the NYS Chiefs Show FIRE 2026 and is open to all Fire and EMS personnel.

Whether you’re looking to reconnect with old friends, meet new colleagues from across New York State, discuss industry trends, or simply enjoy a great meal after a busy day at the conference, this gathering is the perfect opportunity.

We thank ESIP and McNeil & Co. for their continued support of the fire service and for helping make this event possible.

We look forward to seeing everyone on June 11th as we have an evening of camaraderie.

06/11/2026

Our team is exhibiting alongside The Bruner Agency, Inc at the South Carolina State Firefighters' Association Fire-Rescue Conference.

Jay Bruner, Steve Gulini & Jessica Ray will be at the booth during the event, so make sure to stop by to say hi and learn about our insurance coverage and risk management services!

06/11/2026

Practical leadership approaches for setting standards, addressing problems early and creating a culture rooted in honesty and accountability via FireRescue1

Practical leadership approaches for setting standards, addressing problems early and creating a culture rooted in honesty and accountability

06/11/2026

Exhibits open at 1 PM today. Make sure to stop by booths 600-604 to meet our & teams!

The NYSAFC 120th Annual Conference & Expo kicks off on Wednesday, June 10 with a full day of lectures for Full Term Registrants! Exhibits will be open Thursday June 11 through Saturday, June 13. Here are few things to remember:

✅ Conference Full Term registration and One Day Tickets for the expo can be purchased at The Oncenter during event hours.

✅ Free parking will be available in The Oncenter Garage.

✅ Don't forget there are new hours for exhibits and the General Session on Thursday.

See you in Syracuse! Full conference and expo details are available at www.nysfirechiefs.com/fire2026