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