How we serve

We give Colorado special districts everything they need to be stronger and safer.

Prevent damage and injuries, lower your premiums, and protect your team. So your district can focus on being the hero your community needs.

We give Colorado special districts everything they need to be stronger and safer.

Prevent damage and injuries, lower your premiums, and protect your team. So your district can focus on being the hero your community needs.

What you get when you become a member

Exclusive access to Pinnacol Assurance workers comp insurance through Gallagher

4% and 5% discounts on workers comp premiums for long-term savings

Support with claims to get them processed faster

Prevention training to minimize injuries and claims

Return to work program to get your workers back on the job sooner

Specialized emergency service risk consultants to identify your unique problem areas

$2500 Sue Silverthorn scholarship for unique needs

Collaborative network with other special districts to share best practices and grow together

$1,000 Hardship Relief Program Tersus Cleaning Solutions PowerTec

Our commitment to you

We focus on people

We believe protecting and supporting emergency service workers is the surest way to strengthen communities. That’s why our work focuses on reducing injuries, speeding recovery, and making sure workers feel valued and supported—physically, mentally, and professionally.

We work with you

We believe the best solutions are built together, not handed down. We take time to understand your district’s goals, challenges, and day-to-day reality. Then we work side by side with you: sharing tools, walking through next steps, and adjusting as your needs evolve.

We keep things clear

We believe clarity builds confidence. We explain complex processes—like return-to-work planning or cost-containment—in everyday language, with real examples and straightforward guidance. We are here to truly help..

We’re here for you

We believe trust is built through consistency. So we stay in touch through regular check-ins, help you adapt your plans over time, and are there to answer questions. Not just once, but whenever you need us.

We create a community

We believe districts are stronger when they learn from one another. We actively connect members to share strategies, solve common problems, and build on what’s working. Because no one should feel like they are on an island.

CESA’s impact in numbers

*Average figures based on our results for members in 2024
60%
Fewer workplace injuries among members
8
Days faster return-to-work for injured responders
70%
Faster processing time for claims
$259
Total savings delivered to members in 2024
120
First responders protected

How we reduce your risks and costs

01
We get to knowyour district

It starts with listening. We get to know your current safety practices, challenges, and goals. That includes reviewing current claims, identifying problem areas, and learning what’s already working.

02
We build a customized plan

Get access to expert guidance and resources matched to your needs—whether that’s return-to-work planning, cost-containment certification, safety training, or behavioral health support.

03
We connect you with expert support

You’ll get connected to vetted professionals—like medical providers and safety consultants—who understand the realities of emergency service work and help you put solutions into action.

04
We stay involved for the long haul

Our support doesn’t stop after setup. We stay involved through regular check-ins, ongoing claims support, and educational opportunities that help your district reduce risk and improve outcomes over time.

05
We help you learn from other districts

We bring our member districts together into a community that can share best practices and participate in collective problem-solving. So you can learn from one another and grow stronger together.