Vermont § 8557 - Vermont Fire Service Training Council

§ 8557. Vermont Fire Service Training Council

• (a)(1) Sums for the expenses of the operation of training facilities and curriculum of the
  Vermont Fire Service Training Council not to exceed $1,500,000.00 per year shall be
  paid to the Fire Safety Special Fund created by 20 V.S.A. § 3157 by insurance companies, writing fire, homeowners multiple peril, allied lines, farm
  owners multiple peril, commercial multiple peril (fire and allied lines), private
  passenger and commercial auto, and inland marine policies on property and persons
  situated within the State of Vermont within 30 days after notice from the Commissioner
  of Financial Regulation of such estimated expenses. Captive companies shall be excluded
  from the effect of this section. (2) The Commissioner shall annually, on or before July 1, apportion such charges among
  all such companies and shall assess them for the charges on a fair and reasonable
  basis as a percentage of their gross direct written premiums on such insurance written
  during the second prior calendar year on property situated in the State. The Department
  of Taxes shall collect all assessments under this section. (3) An amount not less than $100,000.00 shall be specifically allocated to the provision
  of what are now or formerly referred to as Level I, units I, II, and III (basic) courses
  for entry-level firefighters. (4) An amount not less than $450,000.00 shall be specifically allocated to the Emergency
  Medical Services Special Fund established under 18 V.S.A. § 908 for the provision of training programs for certified Vermont EMS first responders
  and licensed emergency medical responders, emergency medical technicians, advanced
  emergency medical technicians, and paramedics. (5) The Department of Health shall present a plan to the Joint Fiscal Committee that shall
  review the plan prior to the release of any funds.