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In the mid-1970s, public entities were unable to purchase some types of insurance and/or obtain affordable coverage in the commercial market.  As a result, state legislation was enacted to authorize public entities to self-insure and pool their assets to jointly control their risks and pay their claims.  By the mid-1980s, commercial liability insurance was virtually unavailable for public entities.  Consequently, public agencies formed joint powers authorities to provide for and fund coverage.  A joint powers authority is a partnership of public entities in California formed to operate within the provisions of the California Government Code and Brown Act.

The Fire Agencies Self Insurance System (FASIS) is a joint powers authority, which is a partnership of community service and fire protection districts in California designed to provide workers' compensation coverage for its members.  Formed in 1984, FASIS is comprised of over 210 fire protection and community service districts located in 40 of the 58 California counties and operates within the provisions of the California Government Code and the Brown Act. 
What's New at FASIS Minimize
Sample Bloodborne Pathogens Plan added to FASIS Website - Friday, April 25, 2008

A sample Bloodborne Pathogens Plan and forms have been added to the FASIS Website!  Follow the link below to Members' Only, under the Safety & Loss Control Section to access this document.

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FASIS Awarded a Certificate of Accreditation by CAJPA - Wednesday, April 23, 2008

At the March 27, 2008, Board of Directors' meeting, FASIS was awarded a Certificate of Accreditation by the California Association of Joint Powers Authorities (CAJPA).  The CAJPA accreditation recognizes the overall effectiveness of management of the services of a JPA to ensure that the JPA's Board and Staff are operating at a professional level and with proper diligence. 

FASIS went through a rigerous review process and as a result of its review, CAJPA found FASIS to be in substantial compliance with the Accreditation standards and FASIS has received its first Certificate of Accreditation from CAJPA.  The Certificate is good for a three-year period, upon which time FASIS must re-apply to maintain its standing and go through the review process to be re-accredited.

 

 
FASIS OFFERS NEW PRE-PLACEMENT EXAMS THROUGH OCCU-MED - Wednesday, August 22, 2007

FASIS is offering a new pre-placement exam program and fitness-for-duty services to its member districts. 

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Message from President Sean Grinnell

My Fellow Firefighters:

Our job is to protect and serve our communities, while protecting the interest of our brothers and sisters of our own organizations.  As an organization, FASIS recognizes this dedication and the desire to provide coverage for on-the-job injuries to our members' employees.

FASIS was created in 1984, pursuant to Government Code Section 6500 to provide workers' compensation coverage for our member districts and their employees.  Since that time, we have grown to over 220 districts with more than 5,000 employees.  FASIS is very proud of and values each of its member districts.

FASIS is administered by Bickmore Risk Services, a consulting firm located in Sacramento, California.  The day-to-day operations of FASIS is guided by its Board of Directors and governing documents.  Those documents have been compiled and are included on the website, along with information on FASIS, its members, excess coverage, claims reporting, and risk/loss control services.

This website is dedicated to all member districts, their chiefs, firefighters, staff members, and volunteers.  Please take a moment to review the contents of the FASIS website and if you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact the FASIS Program Administrator.

Yours truly,
Fire Chief Sean Grinnell
FASIS President 
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Fire Agencies Self Insurance System
FASIS
1831 K Street Sacramento, CA 95811
Toll-Free: (800) 541-4591
FAX: (916) 244-1198
e-mail: info@fasisjpa.org
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