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1 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: December 10, 2013 <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item No. 6-d <br /> SUBJECT: NC State Firemen's and Rescue Squad Annual Certification Roster <br /> DEPARTMENT: Emergency Services PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No <br /> ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> Certification Form, Roster, & Training James Groves, 919-245-6100 <br /> Records Database (3) Jason Shepherd, 919-245-6100 <br /> PURPOSE: To approve the certification requirements for the Fire Marshal's Division to <br /> participate in the North Carolina State Firemen's Association for the year 2013. <br /> BACKGROUND: The NC State Firemen's Association requires eligible members to attend <br /> thirty-six (36) hours of training in each calendar year. The Fire Marshal received 68 hours of <br /> training and the Assistant Fire Marshals received 49.50 and 70.50 hours of training respectively <br /> in fire/arson investigations, NC Fire Prevention Code updates, fire behavior, and emergency <br /> medical services. The training received is required to maintain various certifications held by <br /> staff. A training records database of hours and training topics is attached. <br /> North Carolina General Statute 58-86-25 requires submission of a complete and certified roster <br /> of eligible staff annually. As the governing body, the Board of County Commissioners must <br /> certify the annual certification roster. The certified roster and minimum training requirements <br /> determine eligibility for benefits through the Association, including line of duty death benefits, <br /> accidental death and dismemberment benefits and participation in the pension fund. The <br /> certification roster is attached and lists three individuals. Individual County fire districts submit <br /> their own certification rosters based on approval by their respective boards of directors and <br /> signature of approval by the board's president. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: The County provides funding for the costs associated with staff <br /> attending various training classes to maintain certifications and memberships in the NC State <br /> Firemen's Association. The cost to attend classes for certification for the Fire Marshal's <br /> Division was approximately $1,172. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the certification <br /> roster and authorize the Chair to sign the certification documents. <br />