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Township of Quinton, NJ
Salem County
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[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee of the Township of Quinton 9-3-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-08. Amendments noted where applicable.]
A Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) is herewith established in accordance with Chapter 388 of the Laws of 1997,[1] to reward members of the volunteer fire company and volunteer ambulance squad for their loyal, diligent, and devoted services to the residents of Quinton Township.
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 40A:14-183 et seq.
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 Quinton Township pursuant to P.L. 1997, c. 388;[1] and that such plan shall be administered in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey, the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, and this chapter.
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 40A:14-183 et seq.
A. 
The LOSAP shall provide for annual contributions to each eligible member that meets the criteria as follows:
(1) 
Zero to 34 points: $0.
(2) 
Thirty-five to 39 points: $200.
(3) 
Forty to 44 points: $350.
(4) 
Forty-five to 49 points: $575.
(5) 
Fifty to 59 points: $800.
(6) 
Sixty to 69 points: $950.
(7) 
Seventy or more points: $1,150.
B. 
A member is vested after five years.
C. 
These contribution amounts may be automatically increased as allowed by law according to the consumer price index (N.J.S.A. 40A:14-185f
The estimated cost for regular annual services if all 21 current members earned the maximum contribution is $24,150 per year. This would increase by $1,150 for each additional member who earned enough points to receive the maximum amount during a year.
Each active volunteer member shall be credited with points for volunteer services provided to the volunteer fire company/Volunteer Ambulance Corp., Inc., in accordance with the following schedule:
A. 
Training classes: Maximum 25 points annually; one point per training hour. This includes but is not limited to, company or Corp., Inc., sanctioned events, such as:
(1) 
County drills.
(2) 
Driver training.
(3) 
Pump operations.
(4) 
CPR training.
(5) 
EMT training.
(6) 
RERP training.
(7) 
Firefighter 1.
B. 
Drills: Maximum 20 points annually; two points per drill (attendance and participation required).
C. 
Meetings: Maximum 12 points annually; one point per meeting which may be a regular, special, or relief meeting. A delegate to the firefighters convention may add one point per meeting above maximum allowed.
D. 
Special assignment/extra credit details: Maximum 15 points annually; one point per assignment or detail, and the matter must be a company or squad function or receive the approval from two officers of the appropriate organization in charge.
E. 
Elected or appointed office: five points annually. An elected or appointed officer shall mean chief; assistant chief; captain of fire company, president, vice president, trustee, ambulance captain, ambulance co-captain, delegate to First Aide Council, treasurer, or secretary who have completed one full-year term. This includes, but is not limited to the positions named.
F. 
Attendance at emergency calls: Maximum 50 points annually. An emergency call shall be defined as an on-scene response to a 911 dispatch (attendance and participation required):
(1) 
Ten percent to 25%: 15 points.
(2) 
Twenty-five percent to 60%: 40 points.
(3) 
Sixty-one percent to 100%: 50 points.
An active volunteer member is defined as a person who has been so designated by the governing board of a duly created emergency service organization and who is faithfully and actually performing volunteer services in that organization. That volunteer must be a member in good standing with the fire company or Ambulance Corp. Inc.
Credit for prior years' service shall be granted to current, active volunteer members. Credit shall be limited to not more than 10 years of active service preceding the creation of the within mentioned program. No contribution shall be given for prior years of service.
This chapter shall not take effect unless it is approved by the voters of Quinton Township as a public question at the next general election.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Said voter approval was received 11-3-2009.