Trevor Hall Joins Risk Management Services as Public Safety Loss Control Consultant
Work Experience: Hall has over 20 years of experience in public safety working as an EMT, 911 dispatcher, firefighter and public safety officer. Most recently, he held the position of patrol lieutenant at the Cayce Police department. Prior to that position, he worked as a public safety officer for the Orangeburg Department of Public Safety and a firefighter for Lexington County fire service.
Hometown: Hall grew up in a small town outside of Erie, Pennsylvania.
Education: He has an associate’s degree in fire science from Columbia Southern University, a bachelor’s degree in fire administration and master’s degree in public administration with a concentration of criminal justice administration.
Hobbies: He enjoys camping, fishing, hunting and spending time with his family. He is also an active member of his local volunteer fire department.
Kayde Niemira Promoted to Loss Control Consultant
Kayde Niemira has been promoted to loss control consultant. He previously held the position of loss control coordinator with the Risk Management Services Loss Control department.
“Kayde has been eager to learn about all areas of a municipality,” Bethany Pendley, loss control manager, said. “Since joining the loss control team, he has developed a strong knowledge base and has demonstrated the required skills to help members improve safety and risk management programs. He will continue to be a great resource for SCMIT and SCMIRF members.”
Kayde obtained a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of South Carolina.
Spotlight on Risk Management Services’ Board Members
SCMIRF Board Member Chief Charles Cribb
Elected in 2024, Chief Charles Cribb recently joined the SC Municipal Insurance and Risk Financing Fund board. He has been the fire chief for the City of Georgetown since 2016. He has also served as the risk manager since 2023 and the emergency manager since 2016. He has over 30 year of fire service experience and was promoted through the ranks of every division over the last 28 years while in Georgetown.
Cribb is a National Registered Emergency Medical Technician and holds numerous fire service, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, chief officer and incident command system certifications.
He is currently a member of the Horry/Georgetown Chiefs Association and chair of the City of Georgetown safety committee.
In his spare time, he enjoys beach vacations and traveling.
SCMIT Board Member Pamela Otto
Elected in 2024, Pamela Otto has served on the SC Municipal Insurance Trust board for one year. She has been the human resources manager for the Town of Sullivan’s Island since 2020. Prior to her human resources role, she worked as clerk of court.
Otto earned a Bachelor of Arts in anthropology and biology from the College of Charleston.
She is currently a member of the Society for Human Resource Management, SC Municipal Human Resources Association and SC State Firefighters’ Association. She also serves as support staff for the volunteer fire department.
In her spare time, she enjoys reading, spending time with her family and hiking in the national forest.
LocalGovU Retired Courses March 31, 2025
LocalGovU is committed to enhancing the learning experience of its users. On March 31, over 185 courses were retired. Some of the retired courses were replaced with alternatives. If a retired course has been included in learning plans, replace with the recommended alternative or select a different course in the catalog.
Below is a list of courses that were retired. The replacement or alternative course is listed if there is one.
Retired Course | Alternative Course |
De-escalation and Minimizing Use of Force | De-escalation Strategies and Techniques |
De-escalation and Reasonable Use of Force | De-escalation Strategies and Techniques |
Food Service General Safety in Schools | N/A |
Ice Control for Managers and Decision Makers | N/A |
Incident Command System for Transportation Professionals | N/A |
Leadership in Law Enforcement | Adult Learning Concepts for Field Trainers |
Managing Risk in an Aging Workforce | N/A |
Managing Your Healthcare | N/A |
Mandatory Reporting in Schools | N/A |
Motivating Students to Learn | N/A |
Nighttime Work Zone Lighting | N/A |
Pandemic Planning – Elements of the Plan | N/A |
Pandemic Planning - The Planning Organization | N/A |
Physical Restraint in Schools | N/A |
Preventing Bullying in Schools | N/A |
Professional Police Driving | Pursuit Driving Basics |
Protection from Ransomware and Phishing Attacks | Cybersecurity Awareness Training |
Providing Effective Onboarding | N/A |
Recognizing Domestic Violence | N/A |
Running an Effective Board Meeting | N/A |
Safeguarding Your Community from Terrorism | N/A |
School Resource Officers | N/A |
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace | Sexual Harassment Prevention – Fire Service |
| Sexual Harassment Prevention – Law Enforcement |
| Sexual Harassment Prevention – Local Government |
Skills for the New Trainer | N/A |
Students with Special Educational Needs | N/A |
Suicide Prevention in Schools | N/A |
Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder | N/A |
Understanding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | N/A |
Understanding Depression and Bipolar Disorder | N/A |
Understanding Eating Disorders | N/A |
Work Zone Exposure Control Measures | N/A |
Yoga for First Responders | N/A |
Youth Sports Injuries | N/A |
2025 Risk Management Services Training
Mark your calendar for the 2025 training courses for SCMIT and SCMIRF members.
OSHA Confined Space Competent Person Training [Risk Management Institute Core Course]
Public Safety Training [Risk Management Institute Elective Course]
Risk Management Services Conference [Risk Management Institute Core and Elective Course]
Defensive Driving Training [Risk Management Institute Core Course]
Risk Management Services Annual Members Meeting [Risk Management Institute Elective Course]