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North Carolina Chief 101
North Carolina Chief 101
Volunteer Fire Department Fund
NC General Statutes 58-87-1
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Chief 101 ClassChief 101 Class
This class consists of several programs that together will satisfy the 9s inspection criteria as specified by the North Carolina Administrative Code. The primary objective of the course is to inform current and future chief officers of the various aspects and complexities surrounding the operations and organization of North Carolina fire departments.
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Program ObjectivesProgram Objectives
Explain Volunteer Fire Department Fund Program
List requirements for participation Describe process and timeline
for application Answer frequently asked questions Provide contact information
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What is it?What is it?
Volunteer Fire Department Fund is a dollar-for-dollar matching grant to:– Assist fire departments in the most
need– Purchase equipment – Make capital improvements– Help departments improve insurance
class
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How is it funded?How is it funded?
All N.C. licensed insurance companies pay to the N.C. Dept. of Revenue a portion of the Fire & Lightning coverage of all property insurance.
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How much can be provided?How much can be provided?
N.C. Dept. of Insurance will match dollar-for-dollar up to $30,000 for the purchase of equipment and to make capital improvements.
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Is my organization eligible?Is my organization eligible?
Fire departments must:
– Be rated or actively working with the N.C. DOI Fire Rating & Inspection section
– Serve a population of 12,000 or less– Be all volunteer with no more than
6 paid
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Application ProcessApplication Process
Applications submitted via web interface
From ncdoi.com select OSFM, then:
“Fire/Rescue Grants & Relief Fund”www.ncdoi.com/OSFM/FRGrants/FRG_home.asp
Fire chiefs are provided login credentials
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Application TimelineApplication Timeline
January - Fire chiefs are notified that the application is available
March 1 – Deadline to submit application
May15 – Grant recipients announced September 30 – Invoices and forms
must be submitted to N.C. Dept. of Insurance to receive payment
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Recipient SelectionRecipient Selection
Applications scored by point system
Funding from N.C. Dept. of Revenue entered into database
Computer selects applications with the lowest score (greatest need) until the available funding is exhausted.
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions
My fire department is owned and operated by a municipality, can we apply?
Yes. The department must serve a population of 12,000 or less.
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My department provides fire protection and rescue services, do we provide only information regarding the fire service?
No. Information for the entire entity must be provided.
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions
Does the fire department have to request the full $30,000.00?
No. We will match dollar-for-dollar
up to the $30,000.00 maximum.
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What type of equipment can we apply for?
Protective equipment (on the body) Equipment to help department lower
insurance rating Miscellaneous fire related equipment Vehicles Buildings Computers
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions
What is typically not approved through the Fire Grant?
Training aids Physicals Physical fitness equipment Furniture Rescue equipment Uniforms (call DOI if in doubt)
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions
Can the fire department purchase used/refurbished/reconditioned equipment?
No. Equipment purchases must be new.
Exception: used vehicles with one year service/maintenance records
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Can the fire department order the equipment prior to the May 15th announcement date?
No. Equipment ordered prior to May 15th will not be honored.
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions
Are extensions allowed?
No. The Fire Grant application must be submitted no later than March 1.
The invoice/agreement forms must be submitted no later than September 30.
Exceptions on invoices: 30 day extension for delivery of turnout gear
5 month extension for vehicles or buildings
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Is backordered equipment allowed?
No. Backordered equipment received/invoiced after September 30 will not be paid.
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Does the rescue/EMS provider have to wait until September 30 to submit the invoices?
No. Upon delivery of all of the approved equipment, you may submit the invoices.
Check Requests are made to the Controller’s office each Friday.
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Contact InformationContact Information
NC Department of Insurance Lauren Thompson
Relief Fund Administrator
1-800-634-7854 x316