(1) Each volunteer fire company, or organization or agency maintaining supplemental insurance for a fire company, is eligible for payments toward supplemental insurance coverage for active members of the fire company provided the company files by December 31 of each year:

(a) a completed MPERA-provided application form;

(b) a copy of the fire company's active membership list certified by the county clerk as required by 7-33-2311, MCA; and

(c) proof of insurance.