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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: January 20, 2011 Action Agenda Item No. 4 _ h SUBJECT: NC State Firemen's and Rescue Squad Annual Certification Roster DEPARTMENT: Emergency Services PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No ATTACHMENT(S): Certification Form Roster Training Records Database (2) INFORMATION CONTACT: Frank Montes de Oca, 919-245-6100 David Sykes, 919-245-6100 PURPOSE: To approve the certification requirements for the Assistant Fire Marshal and staff to participate in the North Carolina State Firemen's Association for the year 2011. BACKGROUND: The NC State Firemen's Association requires eligible members to attend thirty-six hours of training in each calendar year. The Assistant Fire Marshal received 141 hours of training in fire/arson investigations, NC Fire Prevention Code updates, fire behavior, and emergency medical services. The Fire Training Staff Officer received 384 hours of training in fire/arson investigations, NC Fire Prevention Code updates, communications, and emergency medical services. The training received is required to maintain various certifications held by staff. A training records database of hours and training topics is attached. North Carolina General Statute 58-86-25 requires submission of a complete and certified roster of eligible staff annually. As the governing body, the Board of County Commissioners must certify the annual certification roster. The certified roster and minimum training requirements determine eligibility for benefits through the Association, including line of duty death benefits, accidental death and dismemberment benefits and participation in the pension fund. The certification roster is attached and lists two individuals. Individual County fire districts submit their own certification rosters based on approval by their respective boards of directors and signature of approval by the board's president. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The County provides funding for the costs associated with staff attending various training classes to maintain certifications and membership in the NC State Firemen's Association. The cost to attend classes for certification for the Assistant Fire Marshal and staff was approximately $1,255. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the certification roster and authorize the Chair to sign the certification documents.