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Volunteer Rescue/EMS Fund NC General Statutes 58-87-5. Grant Timeline. August – Rescue/EMS Chief ’ s are notified the first business day of August that the application is available online. (OSFM login credentials are provided at this time) - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Volunteer Rescue/EMS FundNC General Statutes 58-87-5
Volunteer Rescue/EMS FundNC General Statutes 58-87-5
Grant TimelineGrant Timeline
August – Rescue/EMS Chief’s are notified the first business day of August that the application is available online. (OSFM login credentials are provided at this time)
October 1 – Deadline to submit the online application.
What is the Volunteer Rescue/EMS Fund?
How is it funded?
How much can the Rescue/EMS provider request in matching funds?
What are the ‘Rescue Grant timelines?
Questions We Will AnswerQuestions We Will Answer
What is the Volunteer Rescue/EMS Fund?What is the Volunteer Rescue/EMS Fund?
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
How is it Funded?How is it Funded?
18 cents of each vehicle inspection sticker funds the Volunteer
Rescue/EMS fund.
How Much Can the Rescue/EMS Provider Request in Matching Funds?
How Much Can the Rescue/EMS Provider Request in Matching Funds?
NC Dept. of Insurance will match dollar-for-dollar up to $25,000.00
for the purchase of equipment and to make capital improvements.
Is My Rescue/EMS Organization Eligible to Participate?
Is My Rescue/EMS Organization Eligible to Participate?
The Rescue/EMS provider must meet the criteria (membership is not
required) of the NC Association of Rescue & EMS.
Please see the “Standards” listed at: http://www.ncarems.org/standards.php
The Rescue/EMS provider must be all volunteer, with the exception of 10
(ten) paid personnel
How to Submit a Grant ApplicationHow to Submit a Grant Application
Grant applications may be submitted using a web interface with the NC Dept. of Insurance, www.ncdoi.com/OSFM/ .
Instructions will be provided, and login credentials will be emailed to access the electronic applications. Please make sure our department is kept informed of updates in Chief/Captain changes to ensure you receive your application in a timely manner.
Dates to Remember (Continued)Dates to Remember (Continued)
December 15 – Grant recipients are announced (if this date falls on a weekend it will be announced the first business day following the 15th)
April 30 – Invoices & forms must be postmarked to NC Dept. of Insurance
How are Grant Recipients Selected?How are Grant Recipients Selected?
A point system is used for all applications received. Each application is given a score.
Funding received from the NCDMV is entered into the database.
The computer selects applications with the lowest score (in the most financial need) until the available
funding is exhausted.
My organization is owned and operated by a municipality or county, can we
apply? Yes.
My department provides fire protection and rescue services, do we provide
only information regarding the rescue service?
No. Information for the entire entity must be provided including ALL financial support and vehicles.
Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions
More Frequently Asked QuestionsMore Frequently Asked Questions
What is typically not approved through the Rescue/EMS Grant?
Training aids, physicals, physical fitness equipment, and furniture.
(Call DOI if in doubt)
What type of equipment
can we apply for?
Personal protective equipment, miscellaneous rescue & EMS
related equipment, vehicles, and capital building projects.
Frequently Asked Questions - ContinuedFrequently Asked Questions - Continued
Can the rescue/EMS provider purchase used/refurbished or reconditioned equipment?
No. Equipment purchases must be new. (Exception: used vehicles with
one year service/maintenance records)
Frequently Asked Questions - ContinuedFrequently Asked Questions - Continued
FAQ’s ContinuedFAQ’s Continued
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.
Are Extensions Allowed?Are Extensions Allowed?
The Rescue Grant Application must be received by midnight on October
1st. If you wait until October 1st to file, and have computer problems, you
may miss the deadline. Our office is her to walk you through the process if necessary, but we are not available
after 5 p.m.
Exceptions to the Rule!Exceptions to the Rule!
All invoices must be submitted or postmarked no later than April 30th.
We will allow a 30 day extension for protective clothing upon request.
Delivery of apparatus/vehicles and capital projects can be extended to
September 15th.
Backordered EquipmentBackordered Equipment
After you are awarded the grant you should order your equipment
as soon as possible. If your backordered equipment is not
received and invoiced on or before April 30th, it will not be paid.
Do We Have to Wait to Submit Invoices?Do We Have to Wait to Submit Invoices?
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. The quicker you get all your invoices to us, the quicker we can issue your check! Check Requests are made to the Controller’s office each Friday.
Contact InformationContact Information
NC Department of Insurance
1-800-634-7854
Diane Whitman Ext 316
Paulette Parris Ext 320
Rodney Daughtry Ext 325
NC Association of Rescue & EMS
1-800-262-7559
Gordon Joyner
Executive Director