Section 1570.40  Selection Criteria

a)         Some of the priority-determining criteria are whether the program will:

1)         improve insurance classification;

2)         result in an organization formed under improved fire plans (the formation of fire districts or other legal entities will be encouraged);

3)         encourage applicant use of all aspects of the program (training, organizing and equipping);

4)         encourage applicant in the development of both structural and rural land fire prevention and suppression.

b)         Specific criteria are:

1)         degree of hazard;

2)         number of applicants involved;

3)         involvement with Farmers Home Administration (FmHA);

4)         aspects of program used (organization, training and equipment);

5)         effect on insurance rates;

6)         compatibility with state-wide rural protection plans;

7)         communication equipment;

8)         lack of tax base;

9)         written memorandum with Illinois Division of Forest Resources;

10)       definite training plans;

11)       protection of government land and facilities;

12)       protective clothing and equipment;

13)       modification of Federal Excess equipment;

14)       ground cover tools and equipment;

15)       catastrophic loss.

(Source:  Amended at 18 Ill. Reg. 15733, effective October 18, 1994)