New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 10 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Chapter 25 - STATE FIRE MARSHAL
Part 10 - FIRE PROTECTION FUND
Section 10.25.10.15 - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

Universal Citation: 10 NM Admin Code 10.25.10.15

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

A. Training and equipment needed to support the fire department's ability to suppress structure fires shall be the first priority when expending FPF funds. Departments that are not adequately trained or equipped to conduct structural firefighting shall only expend FPF monies on equipment and training directly related to structural firefighting. Exceptions to these rules shall be requested in writing to the fire marshal and shall receive authorization by the fire marshal prior to any expenditure.

B. Factors that shall be utilized to determine if a fire department has the ability to conduct structural firefighting are as follows:

(1) shall have and be able to sustain and ISO classification of nine or better, and;

(2) shall meet the criteria of operational/functional status as defined in the rule.

C. Fully operational departments may expend funds relevant to the operations and maintenance of the fire department based on NFPA standards or nationally accepted fire service practices without prior approval of the fire marshal if a reasonable need exists for each purchase.

D. No expenditure of funds from the fire protection fund shall be made by any fire department for any fire service apparatus, land, buildings, building renovations, or dedicated water supply for fire suppression until such fire department has presented to the state fire marshal sufficient evidence that a need exists for such fire service apparatus, land, buildings, building renovations, or dedicated water supply for fire suppression. Approval may be denied if the requesting department is not in good standing with the periodic requirements as identified in this rule.

(1) Any fire department intending to purchase any fire service apparatus, land, buildings, building renovations, or dedicated water supply for fire suppression shall submit a written request for approval to expend fire protection funds to the state fire marshal before any purchase is made.

(2) The written request shall be approved in writing by the state fire marshal before any fire protection funds may be expended or obligated in any way. Purchases shall always be made in the name of the appropriate municipality or county.

E. Equipment and appliances necessary to perform fire service functions and emergency medical services as provided by the fire department are allowed without prior approval of the state fire marshal if a reasonable need exists for each purchase. A guideline is available to all local governments and fire departments upon request, or may be viewed electronically on the public regulation commission's web page at http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/sfm.htm.

F. Fire departments may purchase meals for members with state fire funds, provided the following guidelines are followed:

(1) any major incident (structure fires, wild land fires, etc.) lasting more than four hours of time on scene;

(2) any training which is physically exerting in nature lasting four hours or more (structural fire training, wild land, rescue, etc.); classroom trainings do not qualify for this provision;

(3) to provide rehab supplies on emergency apparatus, such as water, sport drinks, MRE's trail mixes, etc.

G. The use of FPF funds for social events is prohibited.

H. Schools, courses, and conferences attended shall be related to fire service and shall be of content relevant to the needs of the department.

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