A Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) is herewith created
in accordance with Chapter 388 of the Laws of 1997, to reward members of the Hampton Township Volunteer Fire
& Rescue for their loyal, diligent, and devoted services to the
residents of the Township of Hampton.
The LOSAP shall provide for fixed annual contributions to a
deferred income account for each volunteer member that meets the criteria
set forth below; that such contributions shall be made in accordance
with a plan that shall be established by the Township of Hampton pursuant
to P.L. 1997, c. 388; and that such plan be administered in accordance with
the laws of the State of New Jersey, the U.S. Internal Revenue Code,
and this chapter.
The LOSAP shall provide for annual contributions to each eligible
member that meets the criteria as follows:
A. A percentage of points will be awarded to active volunteer members
for a year of service. An active member shall receive a percentage
of the maximum LOSAP contribution based on the number of LOSAP points
earned in a year, in accordance with the point schedule adopted.
|
Number of LOSAP Points
|
Percentage of Maximum LOSAP Contribution
|
---|
|
40
|
0%
|
|
41
|
5%, or $100, whichever is greater
|
|
42
|
10%
|
|
43
|
15%
|
|
44
|
20%
|
|
45
|
25%
|
|
46
|
30%
|
|
47
|
35%
|
|
48
|
40%
|
|
49
|
45%
|
|
50
|
50%
|
|
51
|
55%
|
|
52
|
60%
|
|
53
|
65%
|
|
54
|
70%
|
|
55
|
75%
|
|
56
|
80%
|
|
57
|
85%
|
|
58
|
90%
|
|
59 to 75
|
95%
|
|
76 or more
|
100%
|
B. A member is vested after five qualifying years.
C. Annual contribution of $1,150 per member who has earned a qualifying
year.
The proposed estimated total amount to be budgeted for the program
is $132,250 per year and has been calculated as follows:
A. The proposed maximum amount of the annual contribution for an active
volunteer member shall be $1,150 per year.
B. One hundred fifteen members at a maximum $1,150 per member per year
equals $132,250.
Each active volunteer member shall be credited with points for
volunteer services provided to the Hampton Township Volunteer Fire
& Rescue, Inc., in accordance with the following schedule:
A. Fire/EMS total annual call responses (75 points maximum):
|
Percentage of Total Annual Call Responses
|
Points Awarded
|
---|
|
60% and up
|
75
|
|
40% to 49%
|
65
|
|
30% to 39%
|
50
|
|
20% to 29%
|
40
|
|
10% to 19%
|
25
|
B. Fire/EMS drills (25 points maximum):
(1) Fire: two points per drill, minimum one-hour drill.
(2) EMS: two points per drill, minimum one-hour drill.
C. Training courses (25 points maximum): one point per training course
(no points accrue for traveling hours or overnight stay hours).
(1) This includes, but is not limited to, Department-sanctioned training,
such as:
(a)
Certified Firematic training.
(c)
EMT/first responder recertification.
D. Official department meeting (12 points maximum per year): one point
per official meeting of the Department.
E. Elected officers or staff officers: 10 points per full year of service.
(1) This includes the positions of the Chief, Deputy Chief, President,
Vice President, Captains, Lieutenants, Safety Officer, Treasurer,
Chief Engineer, and staff officers.
F. Special fire/EMS activities: one point per event (40 points maximum
per year).
(1) Fire prevention activities.
(2) Fire Department work details, when called by President/Chief.
(3) EMS duty shift: twelve-hour shifts (must complete full twelve-hour
shift).
G. Other Department-sanctioned activities: 1 point per activity (20
points maximum per year).
(1) This includes, but is not limited to:
(d)
County Fire Association meetings.
(e)
Parade preparation: one point per parade (minimum one hour).
For complete details and explanation of definitions, activities,
and requirements to participate in the program, see document entitled
"Volunteer Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) Plan 457(E)(11)(B)
for Hampton Township Fire and Rescue, Inc."