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11 <br />The phased approach encompasses the following directives in response to <br />concerns expressed by the BOCG and the Fire Chiefs Council. <br />• Initiate a strategic plan <br />• Involve critical stakeholders <br />• Include Northern Chatham and Southern Orange <br />• Employ recognized industry standards <br />• Factor six-mile districts <br />• Address fire insurance ratings <br />• ~ Examine efficiencies and services enhancements <br />• Calculate long term sustainability and district financing . <br />• Strengthen support and connections; i.e., fire inspections and prevention. <br />County management believes the work products resulting from Phases One, <br />Two, and Three will allow the BOCC to become better informed and enable more <br />equitable decisions about the future size, scope, and structure of the fire and <br />rescue service system in Orange County and rarriificationsfnr fire district taxes. <br />Emergency Services sees the conduct and coordination of the Phase One <br />Assessment as instrumental and important to present efforts at realigning and <br />modernizing the Department to better serve and secure the public safety. <br />5 <br />