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Township of Hampton, NJ
Sussex County
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[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee of the Township of Hampton 7-28-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-08.[1] Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Volunteer Fire Department — See Ch. 12.
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance was approved at referendum 11-3-2009.
A Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) is herewith created in accordance with Chapter 388 of the Laws of 1997,[1] 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.
[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 the Township of Hampton pursuant to P.L. 1997, c. 388;[1] 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.
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 40A:14-183 et seq.
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.
(b) 
Driver training courses.
(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:
(a) 
Attendance per parade.
(b) 
Fire/EMS fundraisers.
(c) 
Memorial services.
(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."