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Overview

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.


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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

What's New at FASIS

Payroll and Volunteer Count reporting due to FASIS by August 15, 2008 - Monday, July 21, 2008

FASIS members' payroll and volunteer count reporting due to FASIS by August 15, 2008. Copy of form and instructions available on this website under Members-Only, Anouncements.

Ellection Results - 2007-08 FASIS Officers and Board of Directors - Monday, July 21, 2008

Congratulations to Sean Grinnell (Bodega Bay FPD) on his re-election as FASIS President; Howard Wood (Vacaville FPD) as Vice-President and Roger Meagor (Ross Valley FD) as Treasurer. Further congratulations extended to the American Canyon FD (Glen Weeks, Representative), Rincon Valley FPD (Doug Williams, Representative) and Rodeo-Hercules FD (Gary Boyles, Representative) on re-election to the FASIS Board of Directors.

Loss Prevention Training Available through CSAC-EIA - Monday, July 21, 2008

As a member of LAWCX, FASiIS members have access to the loss prevention trainings provided through CSAC-EIA, the excess carrier for LAWCX. To access and the training calendar for CSAC and register for training, click on "see more" below for the direct link to CSAC-EIA. Please note there is a registration of $20 per employee.