2014-2015 REIMBURSEMENT projects
Call bags
MN Star Forms Safety Vests
DATE: 03/01/14 to 02/28/15
WHO: All EMS Agencies
DETAILS:
 Departments may order any first response
type bag and contents
 Departments may order from a vendor of
their choosing
 Departments must be invoiced directly
from the vendor and are responsible for
initial payment in full
 Greater Northwest will reimburse $100 per
bag upon receipt of payment proof (copy
of invoice and check)
 Limit of 3 bags per agency per year, or as
funding allows
DATE: 03/01/14 to 02/28/15
WHO: Ambulance Services
DETAILS:
 Requests limited to annual run volume
 Departments must order MNSTAR forms
directly from the EMSRB @ 800-747-2011.
 Departments will be invoiced directly from
the EMSRB and are responsible for initial
payment in full.
 Greater Northwest will reimburse
departments cost of MNSTAR order,
including shipping, upon receipt of
payment proof (copy of invoice and check).
DATE: 03/01/14 to 02/28/15
WHO: All EMS Agencies
 Safety vests are available at $4 each!
 See safety vest order form for details on
vest design & ordering process
 Orders will be drop shipped to agency.
NOTES:
 Departments must contact Greater Northwest PRIOR to training date to ensure funding availability.
 Departments not submitting documentation 90 days after request will forfeit payment.
 These projects are available to services within the Greater Northwest region only!
CONTACT US WITH QUESTIONS!
Mailing: 2300 24th Street NW, Suite 103, Bemidji, MN 56601 • Telephone: #218-556-5137
Email: [email protected] • Fax: 218-213-9057 • Web: www.greaternwems.com
2014-2015 reimbursement projects
EQUIPMENT
1st responder
1st responder
DATE: 03/01/14 to 02/28/15
initial
refresher
WHO: First Responder Groups, Ambulance
Services & Fire Departments
DETAILS:
 Maximum Reimbursement: 70/30
match, up to $1000
 Eligible equipment: Open catalog for any
non-disposable EMS and communications
equipment. NOTE: Disposable
backboard pads are allowable and
encouraged.
 Departments may order from a vendor of
their choosing
 Departments must be invoiced directly
from the vendor and are responsible for
initial payment in full
 Greater Northwest will provide
reimbursement upon receipt of payment
proof (copy of invoice and check)
DATE: 03/01/14 to 02/28/15
WHO: First Responder Groups, Fire
Departments, & Law Enforcement
DETAILS:
 Eligible Members: New members of
organizations; members must pass any/all
related exams
 Eligible Courses:
o 110 hour EMT; National Registry
o 40 hour 1st Responder; MN
 Maximum Reimbursement: Limited to
$200 per person, maximum of $600 per
agency per grant cycle
 Departments will be invoiced directly from
a MN certified training institution
 Reimbursement is available to agencies,
NOT individuals.
DATE: 03/01/14 to 02/28/15
WHO: First Responder Groups, Fire
Departments, & Law Enforcement
DETAILS:
 Eligible Members: Any member of
organization; members must pass any/all
related exams
 Eligible Courses:
o 28 hour EMT-B Refresher
o 18 hour 1st Responder Refresher
 Maximum Reimbursement: Limited to
$100 per person, maximum of $600 per
agency per grant cycle
 Departments will be invoiced directly from
a MN certified training institution
 Reimbursement is available to agencies,
NOT individuals.


Agencies that are eligible for EMT training
reimbursement via the EMSRB are NOT
eligible
Agencies that are eligible for EMT training
reimbursement via the EMSRB are NOT
eligible
NOTES:
 Departments must contact Greater Northwest PRIOR to training date to ensure funding availability.
 Departments not submitting documentation 90 days after request will forfeit payment.
 These projects are available to services within the Greater Northwest region only!
CONTACT US WITH QUESTIONS!
Mailing: 2300 24th Street NW, Suite 103, Bemidji, MN 56601 • Telephone: #218-556-5137
Email: [email protected] • Fax: 218-213-9057 • Web: www.greaternwems.com
2014-2015 reimbursement projects
Ems training
communication LE EQUIPMENT
DATE: 03/01/14 to 02/28/15
WHO: All EMS Agencies
DETAILS:
 Eligible Members: Any member of
organization
 Eligible Training: Any billable, EMS
continuing education, excluding First
Responder and EMT training (e.g.
Conferences, outside trainers)
 Maximum Reimbursement: Limited to
$100 per person, $500 per agency
 Departments will be invoiced directly from
a certified trainer/training institution
 Reimbursement is available to agencies,
NOT individuals.
 Agencies that are eligible for EMT training
reimbursement via the EMSRB are NOT
eligible
DATE: 03/01/14 to 02/28/15
WHO: First Responder Groups, Ambulance
Services & Fire Departments
DETAILS:
 Maximum Reimbursement: 50/50 match
up to $1000 (Ambulance) and 70/30
match up to $1000 (First Responder/Fire)
 Eligible Equipment & Services: Mobiles,
portables, pagers & services/maintenance
related directly to that equipment.
Equipment must meet minimum regional
standards per the Northwest Regional
Radio Board.
 Departments may order from a vendor of
their choosing
 Departments must be invoiced directly
from the vendor and are responsible for
initial payment in full

DATE: 06/01/13 to 02/28/15
WHO: Law Enforcement
DETAILS:
 Maximum Reimbursement: 70/30
match, up to $1000
 Eligible equipment: Open catalog for any
non-disposable EMS; no communications
equipment
 Departments may order from a vendor of
their choosing
 Departments must be invoiced directly
from the vendor and are responsible for
initial payment in full
 Greater Northwest will provide
reimbursement upon receipt of payment
proof (copy of invoice and check)
Greater Northwest will provide
reimbursement upon receipt of payment
proof (copy of invoice and check)
NOTES:
 Departments must contact Greater Northwest PRIOR to training date to ensure funding availability.
 Departments not submitting documentation 90 days after request will forfeit payment.
 These projects are available to services within the Greater Northwest region only!
CONTACT US WITH QUESTIONS!
Mailing: 2300 24th Street NW, Suite 103, Bemidji, MN 56601 • Telephone: #218-556-5137
Email: [email protected] • Fax: 218-213-9057 • Web: www.greaternwems.com