National Rural Fire Authority
9th Floor, AXA Centre, 80 The Terrace, Wellington
PO Box 2133, Wellington
28 February 2011
RUR_R15.05
RUR_F05.20
NATIONAL RURAL FIRE AUTHORITY CIRCULAR 2011/02
Grant Assistance to Rural Fire Authorities 2011/12 FY:
Appliances/Water Carriers and Housing of Appliances
Set out below are the policies and procedures to follow when applying to the National Rural Fire
Authority for Grant Assistance in the 2011/12 financial year. Available funding is subject to New
Zealand Fire Service Commission final approval of the budget.
POLICY
The policy on grants to Fire Authorities made pursuant to section 14A(2)(i) of the Fire Service
Act 1975 is:
1.
Appliances and Water Carriers
Grants for subsidy may be made:
 To purchase approved new fire appliances.
 To purchase approved new water carriers.
 To refit fire appliances/water carriers to meet RFA requirements.
 To purchase New Rural Medium Size Fire appliances.
The above grants are subject to:
 The items being for use by Voluntary Rural Fire Forces (VRFF) registered with the
National Rural Fire Authority.
 The Fire Service Commission (NRFA) controlling the approval of equipment and
subsidy allocation.
 The Rural Fire Authority accepting ownership of the items and the responsibility to
house and maintain them.
 The design of the fire appliance conforms with the relevant “Operational and
Technical Requirement” for a “medium”, “large” or “water tanker”, published by the
NRFA.
2.
Housing of Appliances
The above grant is subject to:
 The housing being for Voluntary Rural Fire Force Rural Fire Appliances.
 The Voluntary Rural Fire Forces (VRFFs) are registered with the National Rural Fire
Authority.
 The Fire Service Commission (NRFA) controlling the approval and subsidy
allocation.

The Rural Fire Authority accepting ownership of the housing and the responsibility to
maintain it.
APPLICATIONS
Fire Authorities seeking subsidy to purchase items as listed in this circular are required to
complete and submit the attached Application Forms to the National Rural Fire Authority for
approval.
Details and cost breakdown must be attached to this application form.
Applications for Grant Assistance for the 2011/12 FY close on 31 May 2011.
Fire Authorities will be advised, in writing, of the outcome of their application by 31
August 2011.
REIMBURSEMENT OF SUBSIDY
1.
Appliances, Water Carriers and Housing of Appliances
Once equipment has been purchased:

Invoice the National Rural Fire Authority for the subsidised amount/s approved plus
GST. (Cost of freight not included).

Provide with the invoice:

A list of the items claimed, showing number of items, reimbursement amount and
the GST content separately.

Copies of supplier/s invoices to the Rural Fire Authority as proof of purchase.

Final invoices for RFA reimbursement must be received by the National Rural Fire
Authority before 30 May 2012.
NB: The National Rural Fire Authority will not reimburse costs for:

Installation of radios.

Freight.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further information on Grant Assistance is available from the National Rural Fire Authority at the
New Zealand Fire Service National Office, Wellington or from the Manager Rural Fire at
Auckland, Napier, Palmerston North, Christchurch and Dunedin.
Murray Dudfield
National Rural Fire Officer
NATIONAL RURAL FIRE AUTHORITY
2011/12 FY GRANT ASSISTANCE APPLICATION PACK
Appliances/Water Carriers/Housing of Appliances
This cover page and attachments must be completed and returned for each
Voluntary Rural Fire Force application
Voluntary Rural Fire Force
VRFF Registration Number with NRFA
Rural Fire Authority
Contact Name
Phone Number
Fax Number
Postal Address
Approval of PRFO/DPRFO required:
PRFO/DPRFO Name
PRFO/DPRFO Signature
Date
Attachments





New Fire Appliance Application Sheet.
New Water Carrier Application Sheet.
Refitted Fire Appliance/Water Carrier Application Sheet.
New Medium Size Rural Fire Appliance Application Sheet.
Housing of VRFF Rural Fire Appliances Application Sheet.
50% Subsidy: New Fire Appliance
Note: The purchase of a used cab and chassis, the building up of a fire appliance utilising used components are classified as a new
fire appliance for the purpose of this application for grant assistance.
Fire Authority Name
Voluntary Rural Fire Force (VRFF)
VRFF Registration Number with NRFA
Fire Authority Contact Person Name
Office Phone
Cellphone Number
Email Address
Financial Year (01 July – 30 June) that
RFA wishes purchase to be made: Circle One
2011/12 FY
2012/13 FY
2013/14 FY
>>>
Attached are details on type and configuration of the proposed fire appliance:
Circle >>>
Applications confirms with NRFA Operational and
Technical Requirements for: Circle >>>
Is this for a replacement or additional fire
appliance? Circle One >>>
Medium
Appliance
Large
Appliance
Additional
Estimated
Purchase Price $
(Excl. gst)
Maximum
Subsidy $
(Excl. gst)
Estimated
Cost $
(Excl. gst)
40,000
to
120,000
20,000
to
60,000
Include a cost breakdown with
this application
Yes
No
Yes
No
Replacement
Subsidy Amount Sought
by RFA $
(Excl. gst)
 All costs claimed to be incurred by the RFA within the same financial year.
[The NRFA will consider, on application, an extension of time frame for point 6 above where a VRFF has incurred
costs in acquiring components for a fire appliance outside the financial year of the grant assistance.]
Existing fire appliances/water carriers held by the VRFF
Fire appliance/water carrier replacement programme (if applicable)
50% Subsidy: New Water Carrier
Note: The purchase of a used cab and chassis, the building up of a water carrier utilising used components are classified as a new
water carrier for the purpose of this application for grant assistance.
Fire Authority Name
Voluntary Rural Fire Force (VRFF)
VRFF Registration Number with NRFA
Fire Authority Contact Person Name
Office Phone
Cellphone Number
Email Address
Financial Year (01 July – 30 June) that
RFA wishes purchase to be made: Circle One
2011/12 FY
2012/13 FY
2013/14 FY
>>>
Attached are details on type and configuration of the proposed water
tanker:
Yes
No
Yes
No
Circle >>>
Applications confirms with NRFA Operational and Technical Requirements
for a water tanker: Circle >>>
Water Tank capacity
………… litres
Is this for a replacement or additional
water carrier? Circle One >>>
Additional
Estimated
Purchase Price $
(Excl. gst)
Maximum
Subsidy $
(Excl. gst)
Estimated
Cost $
(Excl. gst)
40,000
to
120,000
20,000
to
60,000
Include a cost breakdown with
this application
Replacement
Subsidy Amount
Sought by RFA $
(Excl. gst)
 All costs claimed to be incurred by the RFA within the same financial year.
[The NRFA will consider, on application, an extension of time frame for point 6 above where a VRFF has incurred
costs in acquiring components for a water carrier outside the financial year of the grant assistance.]
Existing fire appliances/water carriers held by the VRFF
Fire appliance/water carrier replacement programme (if applicable)
50% Subsidy:
requirements)
Refitting
Fire
Appliance/Water
Carrier
(to
meet
RFA
Fire Authority Name
Voluntary Rural Fire Force (VRFF)
VRFF Registration Number with NRFA
Fire Authority Contact Person Name
Office Phone
Cellphone Number
Email Address
Financial Year (01 July – 30 June) that
RFA wishes purchase to be made: Circle One
2011/12 FY
2012/13 FY
2013/14 FY
>>>
Attached are details on type and configuration of the proposed fire
appliance/water tanker refitting: Circle >>>
Applications
confirms
with
NRFA
Operational and Technical Requirements
for: Circle >>>
Is this for a replacement or additional fire
appliance? Circle One >>>
Is this for a replacement or additional fire
appliance/water carrier? Circle One >>>
Estimated
Purchase Price $
(Excl. gst)
Maximum
Subsidy $
(Excl. gst)
5,000 to
20,000
2,500 to
10,000
Medium
Appliance
Large
Appliance
Additional
Additional
Estimated
Cost $
(Excl. gst)
Water
Tanker
Yes
Yes
Replacement
Subsidy Amount
Sought by RFA $
(Excl. gst)
 All costs claimed to be incurred by the RFA within the same financial year.
[The NRFA will consider, on application, an extension of time frame for point 6 above where a VRFF has incurred
costs in acquiring components for a fire appliance/water carrier refitting outside the financial year of the grant
assistance.]
Fire appliance/water carrier replacement programme (if applicable)
No
Replacement
Include a cost breakdown with
this application
Existing fire appliances/water carriers held by the VRFF
No
66.67% (2:1) Subsidy: NEW
MEDIUM SIZE RURAL FIRE APPLIANCE
Types of New Fire Appliances Available
The information on the following page provides an outline of the medium rural fire appliance
available under this section of the grant assistance scheme.
Finance
These appliances are purchased under a NRFA facilitated arrangement. The NRFA will provide
a grant assistance subsidy of 2 for 1 dollar. It is estimated that the cost of this appliance will be
approximately $170,000. Therefore the subsidy provided by the NRFA would be approximately
$113,000 or two thirds. The Fire Authority would fund the remaining $57,000, or one third. Cost
includes delivery to the Fire Authority. Actual RFA costs will be made known before a
commitment is required.
Conditions
The above grants are subject to:
 The appliance being used by a Voluntary Rural Fire Force registered with the National Rural
Fire Authority.
 The NRFA managing the purchase of the cab/chassis, pump and construction of the body
build component.
 The Fire Authority accepting ownership of the appliance and the responsibility to house and
maintain the appliance in a satisfactory building.
 The Fire Authority providing written confirmation to fund a third of the appliance purchase
cost by 31 July 2011.
Registration of Interest
Given the need to purchase and build each unit we intend to plan for three financial years i.e.,
2011/12 FY, 2012/13 FY and 2013/14 FY to ensure that benefits in a two year purchase and
build programme can be realised.
In the 2010/11 FY request for applications Fire Authorities that registered an interest for a
medium rural fire appliance in the 2011/12 FY should reconfirm their application.
Please complete the Registration of Interest Form and lodge by 31 May 2011.
ISUZU MEDIUM RURAL FIRE APPLIANCE
SPECIFICATIONS
PRIME MOVER
Vehicle Make & Type
Isuzu NPS 300 (4X4) 6.5 Tonne GVM
Engine:
114 kw
Gearbox:
5 Speed
4WD
5 litre Diesel
Transfer:
H/L Ratio
24 Volt
TANK
Capacity:
Deliveries:
1800 litres
2 x 41mm forestry
Filling:
70mm instantaneous
PUMP
Type:
4 Stage Wajax
Engine:
18 Hp Briggs and Stratton 4 stroke air cooled electric start
Priming: Southern Cross Diaphragm Primer
HOSE REEL
Type:
Capacity:
One – Construction with guide roller. Positive stop brake.
50m x 19mm hose
LMR Radio
Tait:
T2020
Option: fitting of second LMR
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase:
Width:
3400mm
2125mm
Clearance:
Length:
850mm
6000mm
Height including light bar:
2640mm
MARKINGS
VRFF name with Rural decals and Diamond Grade reflective tape
PAINT FINISH
Cab:
Painted - Yellow
Body & Fitting:
Painted - Yellow
For further information go to www.nrfa.org.nz/equipment
REGISTRATION OF INTEREST:
NEW MEDIUM SIZE RURAL FIRE APPLIANCE
Fire Authority Name
Voluntary Rural Fire Force (VRFF)
VRFF Registration Number with NRFA
Fire Authority Contact Person Name
Office Phone
Cellphone Number
Email Address
Financial Year (01 July – 30 June) that
RFA wishes purchase to be made: Circle One
2011/12 FY
>>>
Existing fire appliances held by the VRFF
Fire appliance replacement programme (if applicable)
Comments:
2012/13 FY
2013/14 FY
50% Subsidy: Housing of VRFF Rural Fire Appliances
(up to a maximum subsidy of $30,000 exclusive of gst)
Fire Authority Name
Voluntary Rural Fire Force (VRFF)
VRFF Registration Number with NRFA
Fire Authority Contact Person Name
Office Phone
Cellphone Number
Email Address
Estimated
Purchase Price $
(Excl. gst)
Maximum
Subsidy $
(Excl. gst)
to
60,000
to
30,000
Comments:
Estimated
Cost $
(Excl. gst)
Include a cost breakdown with this
application and a copy of the
certified building plans or project
information memorandum.
Subsidy Amount
Sought by RFA $
(Excl. gst)