VFIS is pleased to announce that the Honorable Scott Perry of Pennsylvania in the House of Representatives has added the VFIS 50th anniversary celebration as a historic event to the Congressional Record.
“In 1969, Mr. Glatfelter, a well-established insurance agent, recognized a need for specialized insurance coverage for firefighters – a coverage based on their motivations, their aspirations, their needs and the risks they were willing to assume to protect others,” says the proclamation. “He designed a portfolio of comprehensive insurance coverages that took all of these factors into account. Fifty years later, these specialized coverages remain the cornerstone on which VFIS has based its insurance program for the fire service.”
Developing and providing specialized products
Fifty years ago, it all began with VFIS’ first specialized Accident & Sickness policy for Fayetteville Fire DepartmentFifty years ago, it all began with VFIS’ first specialized Accident & Sickness policy for Fayetteville Fire Department. They’ve continued to serve the emergency services community by developing and providing specialized products that handle the increasing sophistication of ESO equipment, creating the gold standard in training to assist ESOs’ ever-broadening responsibilities to their communities, and advocating for legislation and standards that protect and advance the interests of the industry.
As Philadelphia is both the birthplace of the first volunteer fire company in America and the nation’s insurance industry – VFIS hosted a gala there at the National Constitution Center on April 27th to honor the past, present and future of both industries. Government officials, leaders in the fire service and insurance professionals gathered to celebrate 50 years of service to emergency service organizations.
milestone worthy of national recognition
“On April 27, 2019, VFIS will conduct a 50th Anniversary gathering to celebrate this significant milestone,” the proclamation later states. “The high standard of protection and service that VFIS has provided in supporting our Nation's fire and emergency services for 50 years is a milestone worthy of national recognition. In 1969, Mr. Glatfelter pursued an idea to develop the best insurance program possible to protect our nation's fire and emergency service providers.
VFIS is the number one provider of insurance and risk management services to fire and emergency service organizations in U.S."
“Fifty years later, VFIS is the number one provider of insurance and risk management services to fire and emergency service organizations in the U.S. I hereby recognize VFIS for its 50 years of dedication and commitment to serving those who serve and protect our communities and thank Arthur J. Glatfelter for his vision and leadership in developing the VFIS Program. Congratulations to VFIS on celebrating 50 years of dedicated service.”
Honored by the achievement
VFIS is honored by this wonderful achievement and send their sincerest thanks to the Honorable Scott Perry for this accolade. They also share their deepest gratitude to everyone who has been a part of the VFIS program over the past 50 years and to the first responders who inspire them every day to continue to do what they do. Here’s to 50 more!
