PURPOSE
The Firefighters Relief Fund (FRF) was originally established in 1907 by the North Carolina Legislature to financially assist firefighters injured in the line of duty, and to ensure that no firefighter would become financially destitute through no fault of their own.  The current FRF laws are contained in G.S.§ 58-84 and G.S.§ 58-85.  The FRF is funded by a portion of the Gross Premium Tax (GPT) (G.S. 105-228.5(d)(3)) on insurance policies containing fire and lightning protection, as well as certain automotive policies.  Twenty percent of the GPT is dedicated to funding the FRF.  The Commissioner of Insurance distributes funds to local firefighter relief funds (LFRF) and the North Carolina State Firemen's Association (NCSFA) provides program oversight.  LFRF monies may used to provide financial assistance to injured or destitute firefighters, provide short term financial assistance for spouses and dependents of firefighters killed in the line of duty, provide supplemental retirement, or other certain defined benefits. 

MEETINGS
Meets on an as-needed basis.

DUTIES
The Firefighters' Relief Trust Fund Board includes a local five member board of trustees that administers an LFRF with two seats appointed by the local fire department, two seats appointed by the local governing body, and the remaining seat appointed by the insurance commission. The board of trustees may appoint non-voting advisors as ex-officio members to the board, and shall appoint the fire chief as an ex-officio member if not serving as a trustee.


CURRENT MEMBERS

To contact the members of the board, please email firefightersrelief@cityofshelby.com .
Scroll to the bottom of this page for information on applying to this board.

Skip Warrick, (Chair)
Appointed by Shelby Fire & Rescue Department

William (Bill) Weaver, (Secretary)
Appointed by Shelby Fire & Rescue Department

Matthew Scott Davenport
Appointed by City Council

Cecil M. Burton, (Trustee)
Appointed by City Council

Vacant, (Treasurer)
Appointed by the Insurance Commissioner

Ex-officio Member
William Hunt, (Fire Chief)
Shelby Fire & Rescue Department
506 East Grover Street
Shelby, NC  28150
william.hunt@cityofshelby.com 
704-669-6602                             

APPLY HERE

If you are interested in being considered for an appointment to the board, there are two ways to apply:

#1- Print and complete the application below and mail it to:
City of Shelby
Attn: City Clerk
PO Box 207
Shelby, NC 28151-0207

Firefighter Relief Fund Board Application

#2- Complete the Online Submission Form below: