Welcome to FAIRA

Founded in 1988, FAIRA is the largest and only Joint Powers Authority (JPA) providing insurance and Risk Management services tailored to meet only specific needs of the Fire and Emergency Service Agencies.

Contact FAIRA for insurance protection, Risk Management and Loss Control, training materials, and other specialized services for Fire Protection Agencies in California and Nevada.

  • We can offer the broadest insurance coverage available today written exclusively for Fire and Emergency Service Agencies.
  • Lower and stable premiums available due to the purchasing power of FAIRA's 104 Members.
  • First class prompt claims handling by experienced Fire Service claims handling administrators.
  • Free (two hours) Attorney consultation regarding potential employment claims.
  • Contract and agreements review.

Announcements

[Posted 5/25/2021] The Hard Market Is Back - Presented by Allied Public Risk CEO Paul R. Fuller and FAIRA General Manger Susan Blankenburg. The Hard Market Is Back [View/Launch]

[Posted 5/5/2021] FAIRA Webinar: Hiring, Firing and (Almost) Everything In Between. A presentation by Peter C. Flanderka. FAIRA Webinar: Hiring, Firing and (Almost) Everything In Between [View/Launch]

[Posted 3/28/2021] FAIRA Webinar: Diversity, Equality and Inclusion in the Fire Place presented by Liebert Cassidy Whitmore Law Firm. FAIRA Webinar: Diversity, Equality and Inclusion in the Fire Place [View/Launch]

[Posted 2/8/2021] FAIRA & AAAtraq Introductory Zoom Call FAIRA & AAAtraq Introductory Zoom Call [View/Download]

[Posted 12/28/2020] AAAtraq: ADA Website Compliance Presentation AAAtraq: ADA Website Compliance Presentation [View Presentation]

[Posted 12/28/2020] State of the Marketplace Presentation State of the Marketplace Presentation [Download Powerpoint Presentation]

[Posted 6/9/2020] AJG Core360 Loss Control COVID-19 Related Training AJG Core360 Loss Control COVID-19 Related Training [Read Announcement]

[Posted 6/9/2020] Cyber Attacks in the Face of a Global Pandemic Cyber Attacks in the Face of a Global Pandemic [Read Announcement]

[Posted 8/18/2019] AJG Core360 Loss Control Training AJG Core360 Loss Control Training [Read Announcement]

[Posted 6/26/2019] An LCW Legal Update presented by Morin I. Jacob has been posted. An LCW Legal Update presented by Morin I. Jacob has been posted [View/Download Document]

[Posted 4/15/2019] FAIRA HAS A NEW LOW COST SOLUTION TO ADDRESS THE NEED FOR TRAINING TO SATISFY: SB 1343 EXPANDS TRAINING FOR THE MANDATORY 1 HOUR TRAINING FOR NON-SUPERVISORY EMPLOYEES (Introduced January 1, 2019 - compliance required by January 1, 2020); and AB 1825/1661 HARASSMENT AND DESCRIMINATION TRAINING FOR SUPERVISORS FOR 2 HOURS EVERY OTHER YEAR. FAIRA HAS A NEW LOW COST SOLUTION TO ADDRESS THE NEED FOR TRAINING [Download Training Module Flyer]

[Posted 4/7/2019] FAIRA offers all members two hours of free consultation from Peter Flanderka Attorney at Law, who specializes in Employment Practice Liability. We encourage calling to get advice, before you have a claim. FAIRA offers all members two hours of free consultation [Read Announcement]

[Posted 3/24/2019] Peter Flanderka of PCF Law, specializing in Employment Practice Liabililty, has updated contact information: (ph) 818-632-3939; (email) peter@flanderkalaw.com.

[Posted 2/6/2019] Best Employment Practices to Avoid EPLI Claims was presented at FAIRA's annual meeting in Monterey by Morin I. Jacob of Liebert Cassidy Whitmore. Best Employment Practices to Avoid EPLI Claims [View Document]

[Posted 2/6/2019] FAIRA Annual Report from Susan Blankenburg, General Manager, dated June 8, 2018. FAIRA Annual Report [View Document]

[Posted 2/6/2019] Guidelines and Suggestions for Insurance Requirements in your agreements offers suggestions for the various lines of coverage commonly seen in agreements. (This does not replace legal advice). Guidelines and Suggestions for Insurance Requirements [View Document]

[Posted 2/6/2019] Sample Insurance and Indemnification to assist with drafting agreements with Third-Parties to provide the broadest terms available for the District. Sample Insurance and Indemnification [View Document]