Capstone Emergency Services

Insurance and Risk Management Solutions Built for Emergency Services

 

Emergency services organizations face risks most insurance brokers do not fully understand.
Capstone Emergency Services helps protect your people, property, equipment, operations and long-term financial stability with quality coverage and benefits, responsive service and affordable cost. As your long-term strategic partner, we provide risk management tools to help you operate safely, along with reliable, trustworthy advice that gives you peace of mind. 
 
 

Our Approach

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Tailored Insurance Program

We help evaluate coverage options, benefit structures, limits, deductibles, named insureds, property values, apparatus values and other key details so your program is intentionally designed around your organization, your personnel and the realities of emergency response.

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Responsive Service

Our team understands the urgency and complexity of emergency services claims and coverage questions. We provide clear answers, timely support and practical guidance before, during and after a claim.

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Affordable Cost

We help organizations understand premium trends, claims drivers, deductible options and loss control opportunities so insurance decisions are aligned with budget realities, risk retention, risk transfer and long-term cost management.

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Focus on Responder Well-Being

Emergency responders face unique physical, mental and financial risks. We evaluate line-of-duty benefits, including death and dismemberment, cancer, disability, mental stress management benefits and other resources designed to support personnel and their families.

 

WHY CAPSTONE EMERGENCY SERVICES


The Capstone team brings deep emergency services knowledge and long-standing relationships with leading insurance programs serving fire and EMS organizations. We support more than 110 fire districts, territories, township departments and independent fire and EMS departments with a focus on technical expertise, responsive service and emergency responder well-being.

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VALUE BEYOND PLACEMENT

Capstone goes beyond placing insurance. We help emergency services organizations make more informed decisions about coverage, cost, claims and risk by:

  • Bringing clarity to coverage, benefits, premium trends, loss history and cost drivers

  • Comparing coverage and benefits across available programs

  • Providing guidance throughout the claims process and improving coordination with claims personnel

  • Recommending risk management and loss control opportunities

  • Explaining technical coverage issues in clear, practical terms

  • Supporting onboarding, renewals, consolidations and organizational changes

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READY TO STRENGTHEN YOUR INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT STRATEGY?


Don’t wait until renewal or a claim to find out where your program may need attention. Capstone Emergency Services can help you evaluate your current strategy, identify opportunities for improvement and build a proactive plan for coverage, cost, claims and service.

 

Contact us to start the conversation.

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Paul Zilz

Principal and
Senior Risk Advisor

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Emily Schmucker 2

Emily Schmucker

Principal, Managing Advisor, and Risk Advisor

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Sevan Manuel

Sevan Manuel

Risk Advisor

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Jonny Gee

Jonny Gee

Risk Advisor

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I appreciate the one-on-one interaction of the Capstone team; they take the confusion of insurance coverage and make it make sense. Just the added knowledge of knowing that my people and equipment are covered is comforting."
Michael S.
I would highly recommend Paul, Emily & their staff. Professional, quick to respond to emails/requests, they stay in touch with us, hardworking and always looking out for our best interests."
Doris P.
Capstone always makes sure we are fully covered and does an outstanding job of getting us the best bang for our dollar."
Rita B.
Capstone's professionalism is excellent along with their desire to provide the best of customer service. What is more important to me is their knowledge for both volunteer fire departments and townships. Capstone is quick to respond to questions either by email or phone to provide quick and thorough responses. They are patient with repeat questions and are kind to respond in detail, taking the time to explain and answer questions. I will always highly recommend Capstone."
Deb C.
I appreciate the personal contact with pleasant and competent staff. I appreciated the in-depth analysis of my insurance coverage and the advice I received. I also value the experience you have and your knowledge of townships and fire departments."
Terry M.
Not only did I purchase insurance, but I purchased knowledge in risk control. An added bonus is I have sincere people I can call and know I’m going to get my questions answered. Capstone is "the real deal!”
Kevin W.
Capstone Insurance has been a tremendous partner to our fire department. Paul is a wealth of knowledge and is extremely thorough and reliable."
Dustin D.
 

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