Utica National's Volunteer Fire
Department Program
Today, more than ever, your Volunteer Fire Department
(VFD) needs the superior protection that Utica
National can provide.
Specialized
Coverages - Our comprehensive
VFD program features broad property protection for
your building and equipment, along with vital liability
protection for your brave volunteers. Through specialized
coverages, the program offers exceptional protection
against fire, theft, vandalism, bodily injury, damage
to property of others, and much more.
Experienced
Staff - We've provided specialized protection
for volunteer firefighters for over 20 years. In
fact, many of our VFD program staff members are
also volunteer firefighters. As fellow firefighters,
they understand your needs and share in your mission;
they are ableand eagerto extend extraordinary
support to your VFD.
Loss
Control Services - Our team of loss
control professionals offers an array of services
tailored to VFDs, from on-site services/surveys to
direct training and Train-The-Trainer instruction
for Emergency Vehicles Operations, specialized Loss
Control Brochures, OSHA Training Credit, and Defensive
Driving Credit. For more Loss Control information,
visit our Risk
Management Resources for VFDs.
We encourage VFDs to take advantage of every
training opportunity and recommend the New
York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control's extensive
lending library of firefighting safety publications
and video tapes to help further educate your volunteers.
Quality
Service from a Local Professional - The Companies of the
Utica National Insurance Group are
represented by independent agents who serve the communities
in which they live. As a member of the community,
a Utica National agent is your advocateready
to ensure that your VFD's needs are met.
Exclusive
Group Discounts on Personal Insurance - Your volunteer firefighters may be eligible
for group discounts on insurance for their personal
auto, home, and boat. Check with your agent for
details on how to qualify for the Firefighters
Discount.
Our
Commitment -
Utica National is proud of the many volunteer fire
departments we serve.
We put our reputation on the linefor those
who put their lives on the line.
Safety
Has Its Rewards
Over the years, Utica National
has returned more than $16 million in dividends
to volunteer fire departments for their successful
efforts at controlling losses.* These funds
have been used by volunteer fire departments
in many ways, including:
Buying turnout gear, including air packs
and other lifesaving equipment
Purchasing training materials
Sponsoring community awareness programs
Reducing net insurance costs
*
Volunteer fire departments received dividends
as members of their local Safety Group.
Safety Groups are not available in all
states and dividend payments are subject
to approval by the Board of Directors.