Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 87-10-3 - Procedures3.1. All applications pertaining to fire service equipment and training shall be based upon professional standards adopted by the State of West Virginia and the West Virginia State Fire Commission to include W. Va. Code § 8-15-8a and §8-15-8b.3.2. The State Fire Commission may limit the number of participating volunteer fire departments in the program due to available funding.3.3. In order for a volunteer fire department to be eligible for participation in the Program, they must meet and maintain requirements to be a recognized volunteer fire department and they must obtain the required application, complete the form, and apply to the WV State Fire Commission for approval consideration. This application includes the completion of a Letter of Inquiry, and, based on receipt and acceptance of the Letter of Inquiry by the SFMO, an invitation to complete the Volunteer Fire Service Grant Funding Application.3.4. Grant funds may only be awarded for training and equipment issues and may only be used to pay for what has been approved by the Fire Commission. Any other use is unauthorized.3.5. Any department applying for grant funds through this program must: 3.5.1. Provide an Outline, including a listing of how the department has already attempted to fix the solution without the grant funds. related to the areas of training and fire service equipment efforts, and how this specific grant funding can be a help in ultimately achieving the department's overall goals.