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7 <br /> —Reduces Available Units <br /> —Maintains High Response Times <br /> •24/48 KD (Kelly Day) <br /> —On 24 hours/Off 48 <br /> —Off Every 51h Shift <br /> —Decreases Staff Recovery Time <br /> —Increases Resource Availability <br /> —Reduces OT <br /> —Requires More Staffing <br /> —Costs More <br /> •24/72 PL (Peak Load) <br /> —Hybrid of Current Model <br /> —Allows Staffing When/Where Needed <br /> —Allows Staff Recovery <br /> —Allows Appropriate Supervision <br /> —Up to 2 More Units Without Added Cost <br /> —Could Reduce OT Costs <br /> In Closing <br /> Goal: Care for and serve the community. Without these resources <br /> - Longer EMS response times <br /> - More calls with no resources <br /> - Poor patient outcomes <br /> - Loss of public confidence <br /> - Continued drop in morale <br /> - Reduced field unit safety monitoring <br /> - Increased injuries and workers comp <br /> - Increased overtime <br /> - Increased sick time <br /> - Continued employee turnover <br /> Commissioner Gordon asked Frank Montes de Oca to put the North Chatham stations <br /> on the map that he presented. Even though they are not in Orange County, they serve the <br /> citizens of Orange County. <br /> 8. Board Comments -DEFERRED <br /> 9. County Manager's Report-DEFERRED <br /> 10. Appointments-NONE <br /> 11. Information Items <br />