VFIS Risk Control continues to be a leading authority in safety, risk control and risk management for the emergency services industry. Since 1982, VFIS Risk Control Services has proven to be a valuable resource for thousands of emergency service organizations. As technology changes, so do your risks. That's why our risk control philosophy has been to provide realistic, current solutions for the reduction or elimination of hazards and loss-producing conditions.

Any emergency service organization, large or small, must identify loss exposures or evaluate existing controls and can benefit from VFIS Risk Control Services. Working closely with VFIS Education and Training Services, we can provide you with the direction and support needed to address a wide array of issues and problems.

Products and Services Available:

• Sample "Best Practices" Guidelines (Communiqués)
• Employment Practices & Management Liability Best Practices and Assessments
• Mutual Aid by VFIS Self-Evaluation Booklet
• Technical assistance in interpreting and applying codes/standards and regulations
• Building Replacement Cost Estimates
• On-site* hazard identification risk control surveys
  • Emergency Vehicle Operations
    VFIS Risk Control Services has been the leader and a champion in the effort to reduce motor vehicle crashes, the second leading cause of death in the emergency services. Emergency vehicle response presents the largest set of exposures that an emergency service organization will have.
  • Professional Healthcare Liability (Medical Malpractice)
    Standalone EMS organizations and fire-based EMS organizations have a great deal of exposure to monitor and control with regard to patient care delivery. VFIS Risk Control can help your organization reduce your exposures by evaluating existing controls and assisting in review or enhancement of policies, procedures and practices. Our field representatives are extremely knowledgeable in the area of Professional Healthcare Liability.
  • Liability
    Whether it is a social hall that your organization rents out or the day-to-day exposure of managing your members/employees, VFIS can assist you in reducing the liability associated with these operations.
  • Property
    Your organization’s buildings are subject to many different perils. Flood, fire, windstorm and theft are just a few. Additionally, you need to be sure that your buildings and other structures have the proper amount of insurance coverage to rebuild should a disaster occur. VFIS Risk Control Services can help by providing several different services.
  • Special Exposures
    VFIS Risk Control Services recognizes that each organization has different needs. With that in mind we have information and support materials that address exposures such as liquor liability, fireworks and motorized events. If your organization has an event or an activity that is unique or something different that you have not experienced before, contact VFIS Risk Control Services.

*subject to meeting evaluation criteria