DIG Insurance & Business Magazine Spring 2019 | Page 8

Photo courtesy of the Maryland State Police FIRST RESPONDERS SAFE & SOUND —SUPPORTING FIRST RESPONDERS PROVIDING FIRST RESPONDERS WITH BUSINESS, OPERATIONS, HR, AND SAFETY TOOLS W hen a call comes in to a fire department or emergency medical service (EMS), it’s never good. There’s a fire, a health emergency—an unexpected crisis that could end in tragedy. First responders in our community face these situations every day, with every single phone call. They take great personal risk to serve others, and the liabilities associated with “business as usual” for first responders demands loyal protection. In our communities, many firefighters and EMS personnel are volunteers. They have other full-time jobs but take time out of their personal lives to give back to the community in an immeasurable way. What can we do to support the people who make a choice to dedicate their free time to saving the lives of others? First responders are intentional in how they give their time to save lives. Deeley Insurance Group is intentional in how we provide the tools, resources, and safety net that helps them do their jobs. EMERGENCY BUSINESS These organizations are run like businesses because of the high operational costs. When expenses increase—as they have recently—first responders rely on loss control resources to stay on budget and keep our communities safe. Beyond budgets, police, fire, and rescue workers are dealing with business-related human resources issues. To protect the people who protect our communities, departments should require ongoing training and periodic evaluations. We help first responders establish standard operating procedures so they can focus on their mission. MENTAL PREPAREDNESS This line of work requires mental focus and stamina. We provide training support to first responders so they can feel confident when they are on duty. Dispatch training ensures they have protocols in place to prepare and arrive on the scene safely. Traumatic stress counseling and other specialized training prepares first responders for the difficult circumstances faced in the field. A READY RESOURCE Fires, floods, medical emergencies—whatever the crisis, these brave individuals arrive on the scene ready to help. They give their time, resources, and mental energy because they want to. They find purpose in serving people. Deeley Insurance Group is incredibly proud of the first responders in our communities, and providing them with the support, training, and tools to continue their work is an honor. It’s one way we can be the responder—and we take that job seriously. + Brian Dean is a Client Advisor at Deeley Insurance Group. He has four years of experience in personal and commercial insurance and 30 years of experience in the foodservice transportation industry covering all areas of the operation, including leadership. He lives in Pocomoke with his wife Patty, son Deyton and daughter Rylee. His stepson Josh and his wife Erica made him a proud grandfather to Gage in January 2017. 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