Fire Risk Management Services

Aerosol Transmissible Diseases: Exposure Control Plan Workshop
2026-05-28 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual, Online
Informational Workshop
Recent FRMS Safety and Risk Control Program Reviews revealed potential compliance gaps that increase regulatory, operational, and employee‑safety risks. Join Sedgwick Risk Services Consultants for an interactive session focused on achieving and maintaining compliance with Cal/OSHA’s §5199. Aerosol Transmissible Diseases. It requires employers to establish stringent requirements for protecting employees from airborne and droplet‑spread pathogens such as tuberculosis, measles, COVID‑19, and emerging infectious diseases.
Learn what a compliant written program requires, how to update and maintain it, and how to address common gaps. Bring your current program for real‑time evaluation, practical guidance, and resources you can use immediately. Leave with clearer direction and stronger, more compliant safety program.
Pre‑work:
Review and bring your district’s updated written plan. If you don’t have a comprehensive plan, please register and see ‘webinar materials’ or contact us for a template.
Facilitator:
Eric Marcinkowski, Senior Risk Services Consultant
Eric Marcinkowski has over 30 years’ experience in safety and occupational health management affiliated with nonprofit, public entity, industrial, healthcare, education, hospitality, fire protection, and military organizations. Eric is a current firefighter (driver/operator), emergency medical technician, and OSHA Authorized Trainer. He is a proven environmental health and safety (EH&S) professional with extensive experience consulting, assessing, developing, training, and implementing performance-based risk management programs and regulatory training systems.
Who Should Attend?
Of the FRMS Workers’ Compensation membership, any program administrators, safety officers, risk managers, and staff responsible for developing and maintaining the written program.
Feel free to forward this email to your affected staff members and invite them to attend. To register for the webinar, please reference www.frmsrisk.org/events/ or use the Webex registration link below.
https://sedgwick.webex.com/weblink/register/r0736bcfd856973510ef626a92320f688
Best regards,
Eric Marcinkowski | Senior Risk Services Consultant | FRMS Risk Control Manager
DIRECT 916.244.1147
Eric.Marcinkowski@sedgwick.com

2026 FRMS Risk Control Webinar Series: Mental Health First Aid and R U OK? - Overview for the Workplace
2026-06-10 13:00 - 14:00
Everyone suffers when mental health issues or other types of emotional distress are left unaddressed in the workplace. Fortunately, providing employees and supervisors with basic mental health first aid training helps ensure that employees who may be struggling get the help they need. In this training presentation, attendees will learn how to identify the signs of someone struggling with a mental health issue, connect with the person in a supportive and appropriate way and guide them towards the resources available to help them address and resolve the issue.
Presenter: Simple Therapy EAP: Mary Oganesyan, PsyD
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Violence Prevention in Health Care Plan Workshop
2026-06-18 10:00 - 12:00
Informational Workshop
Recent FRMS Safety and Risk Control Program Reviews revealed potential compliance gaps
that increase regulatory, operational, and employee‑safety risks. Join Sedgwick Risk Services
Consultants for an interactive session focused on achieving and maintaining compliance with
Cal/OSHA’s § 3342. Violence Prevention in Health Care. It requires emergency medical service
/ firefighter employers to establish comprehensive, enforceable requirements for preventing,
responding to, and documenting workplace violence in health care settings.
Learn what a compliant written program requires, how to update and maintain it, and how to
address common gaps. Bring your current program for real‑time evaluation, practical guidance,
and resources you can use immediately. Leave with clearer direction and stronger, more
compliant safety program.
Pre‑work:
Review and bring your district’s updated written plan. If you don’t have a comprehensive plan,
please register and see ‘webinar materials’, download one from https://poolingguide.com/, or
contact us for a template.
Facilitator:
Eric Marcinkowski, Senior Risk Services Consultant
Eric Marcinkowski has over 30 years’ experience in safety and occupational health
management affiliated with nonprofit, public entity, industrial, healthcare, education, hospitality,
fire protection, and military organizations. Eric is a current firefighter (driver/operator),
emergency medical technician, and OSHA Authorized Trainer. He is a proven environmental
health and safety (EH&S) professional with extensive experience consulting, assessing,
developing, training, and implementing performance-based risk management programs and
regulatory training systems.
Who Should Attend?
Of the FRMS Workers’ Compensation membership, any program administrators, safety officers,
risk managers, and staff responsible for developing and maintaining the written program.
Feel free to forward this email to your affected staff members and invite them to attend. To
register for the webinar, please reference www.frmsrisk.org/events/ or use the Webex
registration link below.
https://sedgwick.webex.com/weblink/register/r012b356121948ab0e9d521bd1d49ad47
Best regards,
Eric Marcinkowski | Senior Risk Services Consultant | FRMS Risk Control Manager
DIRECT 916.244.1147
Eric.Marcinkowski@sedgwick.com

Lexipol Wellness App Agency Onboarding Information Session
2026-06-25 11:00 - 12:00
This webinar will provide an overview of the Lexipol Wellness/Cordico app, how it delivers critical wellness resources to your agency, and the steps required to get your agency onboarded. Learn how firefighters can anonymously access available resources, and hear directly from a member of the Lexipol Wellness Team, who will be available to answer questions.
MEETING LINK (TEAMS)

2026 FRMS Risk Control Webinar Series: Cancer - Prostate Cancer Prevention
2026-07-21 13:00 - 14:00
PROPOSED: Firefighters face a higher risk of prostate cancer due to exposure to carcinogens—such as heavy metals, air pollutants, dioxins, PAHs, and diesel exhaust—during fire service activities. This webinar delivers critical insights to protect your health and future.
Spot the Signs Early: Recognize symptoms before they become serious.
Understand the Risks: Explore factors that increase vulnerability.
Take Action: Discover practical prevention strategies—proper gear use, routine health checks, and proactive prostate safety measures. Equip yourself with the knowledge to reduce cancer risk and stay mission-ready.

2026 FRMS Risk Control Webinar Series: Interior Design for a Harmonious Firehouse and Positive Energy
2026-08-12 13:00 - 14:00
Discover how intentional design can help transform firehouses into more restorative spaces that support emotional resilience and well-being. This session introduces practical, actionable strategies—rooted in timeless design principles—to harmonize energy flow, reduce stress, increase safety and efficiency, and create balanced environment. Participants will learn techniques to improve efficiency, optimize lighting, incorporate natural elements, and design mindful zones that foster calm and improve overall harmony for first responders.
Presenter: Sedgwick Risk Control – Eric Marcinkowski
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

2026 FRMS Risk Control Webinar Series: Office Ergonomics
2026-09-09 13:00 - 14:00
This course will provide information regarding risk factors for, and signs and symptoms of, ergonomic injuries as related to an office workstation situation. The discussion will involve prevention strategies including adjustments to workstations, microbreaks, and recommended exercises and stretches.
Presenter: Sedgwick Risk Control
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2026 FRMS Risk Control Webinar Series: Cancer
2026-11-11 13:00 - 14:00
Firefighters face unique occupational hazards that increase the risk of certain cancers—including bladder and thyroid cancers. This webinar explores why these cancers occur more frequently in the fire service and provide practical, actionable strategies to reduce exposure and improve long-term health outcomes. You’ll learn: How firefighting environments contribute to bladder and thyroid cancer risks; Key warning signs and screening recommendations; Proven steps to minimize exposure during and after calls. This session focuses on real-world solutions you can implement immediately to protect yourself and your crew.
