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Commission subcommittee to rewrite EIP rules after commissioners cite confusion and low volunteer participation
Summary
Commission members and staff discussed simplifying Education Incentive Program (EIP) submissions and deadlines to boost volunteer participation and reduce paperwork denials; proposals include changing the October 1 submission requirement and clarifying allowable online, medical and hazmat hours.
Commissioners and staff at the April 20 meeting discussed a series of proposed changes to the Education Incentive Program (EIP) rules intended to increase volunteer fire department participation and reduce administrative denials.
Subcommittee members and training coordinators described confusion among volunteers about the October 1 submission deadline, the process to claim hours and which course types — online, medical and hazmat — can be counted toward EIP credit. They proposed moving from an October 1 pre‑submission model to a post‑year submission that lists classes actually delivered during the calendar year, which staff said could remove a barrier for volunteer departments that lack dedicated training officers or reliable internet access.
Why it matters: the EIP ties training…
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