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North Carolina Chief 101

Chief 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 surroundin

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North Carolina Chief 101

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    1. North Carolina Chief 101 Volunteer Rescue/EMS Fund NC General Statutes 58-87-5

    2. Chief 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.

    3. Program Objectives Explain Volunteer Rescue/EMS Fund Program. List requirements for participation. Describe process and timeline for application. Answer frequently asked questions. Provide contact information.

    4. What is it? Volunteer Rescue/EMS Fund is: A dollar-for-dollar matching grant to assist rescue/EMS providers that are in the most need to purchase equipment and to make capital improvements.

    5. How is it funded? Eighteen cents of each vehicle inspection sticker funds the Volunteer Rescue/EMS fund.

    6. How much can be provided? N.C. Dept. of Insurance will match dollar-for-dollar up to $25,000 for the purchase of equipment and to make capital improvements.

    7. Is my organization eligible? Rescue/EMS organizations must: Meet the criteria of the N.C. Association of Rescue & EMS. Be primarily volunteer with no more than 10 paid positions.

    8. Application 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 Rescue/EMS chiefs are provided login credentials

    9. Application Timeline Aug. 1 - Rescue/EMS chiefs are notified that the application is available. Oct. 1 – Deadline to submit application. Dec. 15 – Grant recipients announced. April 30 – Invoices and forms must be submitted to NCDOI to receive payment.

    10. Recipient Selection Applications scored by point system. Funding from DMV entered into database. Computer selects applications with the lowest score (greatest need) until the available funding is exhausted.

    11. Frequently Asked Questions My organization is owned and operated by a municipality or county, can we apply? Yes.

    12. Frequently Asked Questions My department provides fire protection and rescue services, do we provide only the information regarding the rescue service? No. Information for the entire entity must be provided.

    13. Frequently Asked Questions Does the rescue/EMS provider have to request the full $25,000.00? No. We will match dollar-for-dollar up to the $25,000.00 maximum.

    14. Frequently Asked Questions What type of equipment can we apply for? Protective equipment (on the body) Miscellaneous rescue & EMS related equipment Vehicles Buildings

    15. Frequently Asked Questions What is typically not approved through the Rescue/EMS Grant? Training aids Physicals Physical fitness equipment Furniture Uniforms (call NCDOI if in doubt)

    16. Frequently Asked Questions Can the rescue/EMS provider purchase used / refurbished / reconditioned equipment? No. Equipment purchases must be new. Exception: used vehicles with one year service/maintenance records.

    17. Frequently Asked Questions Can the rescue/EMS provider order the equipment prior to the December 15th announcement date? No. Equipment ordered prior to December 15th will not be honored.

    18. Frequently Asked Questions Are extensions allowed? No. The Rescue/EMS Grant application must be submitted no later than October 1. The invoice/agreement forms must be submitted no later than April 30. Exceptions on invoices: 30 day extension for delivery of turnout gear. 5 month extension for vehicles or buildings.

    19. Frequently Asked Questions Is backordered equipment allowed? No. Backordered equipment received/invoiced after April 30 will not be paid.

    20. Frequently Asked Questions Does the rescue/EMS provider have to wait until April 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.

    21. Contact Information NC Department of Insurance Lauren Thompson Relief Fund Administrator 1-800-634-7854 x316 NC Association of Rescue & EMS Gordon Joyner, Executive Director 1-800-262-7559

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