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Don't let another year go by with rising workers’ comp costs while your team faces preventable risks.

CESA members are already enjoying:

Up to 9% savings

on workers' comp premiums

that's up to 9% saved annually for the average district

Specialized safety training

that prevents costly incidents before they happen

Expert claims support

that gets claims processed faster

Access to return-to-work programs

that get workers back to work faster on average

Collaborative network

with other districts to share best practices and solve common challenges

Exclusive business discounts

on car rentals, hotels, UPS, and more operational expenses

Membership criteria

CESA and Pinnacol Safety Group work together, but have separate membership criteria. 

CESA membership criteria

(You can join without being part of Pinnacol)
  • Being an emergency service organization in Colorado
  • Willingness to collaborate and share best practices
  • Attending annual member meetings
  • $50 annual membership fee
  • Appointing Gallagher as broker for Pinnacol workers' comp

Pinnacol membership criteria

(To join, you must be a CESA member first. We will help you meet this criteria to unlock maximum savings and specialized programs.)
  • Complete required safety trainings (for 4% workers’ comp discount)
  • Complete cost-containment certification (for additional 5% workers’ comp discount)
  • Implement CESA's return-to-work program
  • Meet loss ratio of less than 55%

Start the application process here

Fill out this quick form and our Membership Development director will reach out to follow up on your application. No complicated requirements or lengthy paperwork—we make joining simple.

Financial support

Because strong safety programs protect first responders. And protected first responders protect us all.

$2,500 Sue Silverthorn Sponsorship:

Funding forward-thinking, innovative, educational, and distinctive initiatives.
Form Fill out required and sent to me.

$1,000 Hardship Relief Program:

Offering essential funding for equipment & safety gear to assist departments facing financial challenges.
Form Fill out Required and sent to me.

1st Year Membership Initiation:

Waiving the $50 first-year membership fee for departments unable to allocate budget for the expense.
Form Fill out Required and sent to me.

Tersus Cleaning Solutions:

Bunker Gear & Equipment Cleanings at a discount
Link takes them directly to a CESA Landing page created by Tersus.

PowerTec:

Fitness equipment discountLink takes them directly to a CESA Landing page created by PowerTec.

Questions?

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