IRMA's April Training Opportunities
IRMA Supports Revised
GovTemps Leasing Agreement
As we continue to experience significant turnover and recruitment challenges in the municipal world, and our members continue to rely on GovTemps to provide necessary staffing assistance, IRMA, in tandem with Elrod Friedman LLP, has been working with GovTemps to make some revisions to the Leasing Agreement.
Margie is retiring!

Please join us on May 23rd as we celebrate her entire career.
IRMA members having fun at the
Winter ILCMA Conference
Left to Right: Al Stonitsch, Village Administrator at the Village of Woodridge, Joe Carey, Assistant Village Manager at the Village of Carol Stream and Phil Kiraly, Village Manager at the Village of Glencoe.
Left to Right: Tom Durkin, Village Administrator at the Village of Channahon, Rob Sabo, City Manager at the City of Rolling Meadows and Glen Cole, Assistant City Manager at the City of Rolling Meadows.
Congratulations 2023 APWA Award Winners: Villages of Oswego, Bartlett & Flossmoor
  • APWA Top Ten Public Works Leader of the Year Award: Jennifer M. Hughes, P.E., CFM, Village of Oswego Director of Public Works/Village Engineer
  • Harry S. Swearingen Award of Outstanding Achievement and Excellence in Chapter Service: Dan Dinges, P.E., Village of Bartlett Director of Public Works
  • SW Branch Public Works Project of the Year: Berry Lane Stormwater Improvements, Village of Flossmoor
IRMA Award Honorable Mention:
West Chicago Fire Protection District
In 2022, IRMA received the most IRMA Award Applications in recent years. It is our pleasure to highlight all Member programs as they all provide value in reducing municipal risk and increasing safety.

The West Chicago Fire Protection District created this program with the objective to provide and promote search/rescue K9 teams, drones, command staff, and utility terrain vehicles as a resource to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, fire departments, and to our communities to locate and rescue lost or missing individuals.

For more information about this program and other IRMA Award Applicants, click on the links below.


Cybersecurity
News
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Top Cybersecurity Controls of 2023
Courtesy of HSB, our cyber insurer, Members have access to this best practice document on the top cybersecurity controls for today's risks.

The controls outlined in this document have been selected because they are specifically relevant due to today's changes in the threat landscape, cybersecurity solutions space, and/or regulatory environment.

This timely and prioritized list is designed to augment a comprehensive list of controls such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework or ISO 27001.
Risk Management & Training
IRMA Presents at March IAMMA Luncheon
IRMA's Loss Control Manager and in-house OSHA Expert Frankie Giannetti shared her wisdom with a large crowd at IAMMA's Luncheon on March 9, 2023, presenting Is Your Public Works Department Ready for a Surprise IDOL (OSHA) Inspection. IRMA's Risk Management Team is our members' resource on OSHA compliance.
Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Distracted driving is one of the fastest growing safety issues on the roads today. In 2020, distracted driving killed 3,142 people. April is National Distracted Driving Awareness month and a good time to regroup with employees the importance of driving safely.
Vehicle Backing Incidents on the Rise

In the early month of 2023, IRMA members have already experienced multiple vehicle backing incidents. With a little training and procedural consideration, these incidents are easily preventable!

Updated Resource:
Fleet Safety Guideline

IRMA’s previous model policies for general fleet and 15 passenger vans have been combined into the NEW Fleet Safety Best Practice Guideline. This resource includes vehicle safety recommendations and model policy language for all departments. Download it today!
New Resource: Medical Dispensing Guidelines
Available Webinars

2023 HR/Legal Trends
to Watch with Attorney Jill O'Brien
Safety Skills Learning Management Training Software
Health & Wellness

Save the Date

2nd Annual
Mental Health Stand Down
May 15-May 19

Mark your calendars and join us for the 2nd Annual Mental Health Stand Down sponsored by IRMA's Fire Chiefs' Steering Committee. This virtual event takes place every day during the week of May 15, from 9 - 10:30 am every day. Details and registration information to come.
Lexipol Presents:
First Responder Wellness Week
March 27-31, 2023
Throughout the week, Lexipol is hosting series of wellness topics through out the week. This includes safety briefings, webinars and additional resources.

Topics covered:
  • Functional Fitness
  • Sleep & Fatigue
  • Nutrition and Eating
  • Mental Health
  • Healthy Coping Strategies
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