For nearly 10 years, VRSA Public Safety Specialist Gary Dillon has been providing consulting and assistance to not only members in law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services, but to all members interested in maintaining safe spaces for citizens and …
Staff continues to reach out and connect with Virginia’s local public entities, including cities, counties, towns, school divisions, and authorities – from the smallest to largest. This includes engagements such as conferences, trainings, and more. Read all about their activities …
This January, for the first time, VRSA Safety Specialist Eddie Shelton conducted a virtual OSHA 10-Hour Construction course. In the past, all OSHA training has been held in person. However, the virtual option – first discussed in the wake of COVID-19 – …
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Last fall, a group of Buddhist monks began a “Walk For Peace” that would take them from Fort Worth, Texas, through Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia on their way to Washington, D.C. Their purpose: raising …
Read More › “The Town of Alberta hosts Venerable Buddhist monks on their Walk for Peace”
Before mowing season approaches this spring, it’s important to take the time now to get out and look at your mowing operations. Inspect your mowers, review mowing policies and procedures, and ensure your staff is trained and ready to go. …
Read More › “Mower Safety: Don’t Cut It Close – Get Out And Look”
Last summer, VRSA launched the GOAL Campaign, taking a simple adage that the trucking industry uses – get out and look – and applying it to any situation where members can prevent and reduce losses. The campaign is focused on …
Read More › “Hanover implements the GOAL campaign to help prevent and reduce losses”
As a member-owned and governed organization, VRSA is committed to providing stable rates and dependable coverages. In support of continued transparency, the 2025 Annual Report was recently published on our website here. The report lays out the consultations, contract reviews, …
Register now to see your favorite staffer in person! The 2026 Annual Meeting will take place at The Place at Innsbrook on Friday, May 8. As in previous years, the meeting will begin with breakfast at 8:30 for those who can …
The Town of Blacksburg averages 24.7 inches of snowfall each year. With nearly 45,000 residents within the town’s 20 square mile area, clearing the roadways of snow and ice requires skilled drivers who have received significant training. The town uses …
Read More › “Town of Blacksburg receives grant funds for snowplow simulator training”
Across the Commonwealth of Virginia, just 16 percent of town, city, or county managers or administrators are women. To address this disparity, the Virginia Women’s Municipal Leadership Institute (VWMLI) was created to develop women in leadership roles. Led by Bonnie …
Read More › “VWMLI graduates discuss the institute and how VRSA grants helped them attend”